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To: Sarmad Y. Hermiz who wrote (200957)6/7/2006 5:35:08 PM
From: combjellyRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 275872
 
"Is it common practice in servers to swap the processor when a higher performance one is available ?"

No. A new processor/system is usually validated to be sure that the software is stable. This process can take a year or more. Now there have been Woodcrest systems available for validation for a while. But the uptake isn't going to be quick.