ARM demonstration

Representing the high end of all ARM processors, X-Gene delivers CPUJ performance that allows for immediate deployment in today’s cloud, combining high performance with lower power consumption. X-Gene features the semiconductor industry’s first Server-on-a-Chip solution, combining 10/40G mixed signal I/O with top-of-class, ARM v8, 64-bit cores developed by AppliedMicro cores, running at up to 2.4 GHz, with an enterprise-class memory subsystem that is virtualisation capable.

X-Gene provides a scalable solution for large data centre operators looking for the next generation of high performance computing and connectivity for large scale data processing in cloud-scale environments and through innovation and design offers significant reductions in power consumption and lower overall cost of ownership.

X-Gene samples began shipping to customers and development partners in March 13, and AppliedMicro has put systems in the hands of its software and hardware partners and large data centre customers. The X-Gene Development Kit announced in October will accelerate ecosystem maturation and make it easy for development partners to get up and running quickly in their environments. The X-Gene chip will be packaged along with networking, I/O and storage interfaces on the developer board. A software development kit will come with the board and Acal BF1 customers can pre-order development kits by emailing Richard.pollard@acalbfi.co.uk.

In addition to the ARM v8 64-bit processor, ACAL demonstrated the latest Flash storage and networking PCI cards from Virident. The company also introduced a range of Active Optical Cables, offering greater efficiencies in power consumption and lower cost of deployment. Recently acquired infrastructure product wholesaler, YEG Carbon, was also on the stand to demonstrate power management, rack and cabling solutions.