16 March 2010
Intel announces its 'most secure' data centre processor
Intel has launched its most secure data centre processor which it claims delivers up to 60% greater performance than the previous generation processor.
The Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series incorporates two new security features designed to enable faster encryption and decryption performance for more secure transactions and virtualised environments.
The two security features are Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI), and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT.
According to the company, these are the first server and workstation chips based on the new Intel 32nm logic technology, which uses its high-k metal gate transistors to increase speed and decrease energy consumption. The processor series supports up to six cores per processor and is said to deliver up to 60% greater performance than the 45nm Intel Xeon processor 5500 series. Data centres can replace 15 single ore servers with a single new one.
Intel says that a two socket server using the new Intel Xeon processor L5640 can deliver the same performance as a server using the previous generation X5570 series, but with up to 30% lower platform power.
Vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group, Kirk Skaugen (pictured) said: "The Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series will be the backbone of mainstream computing environments. New security capabilities will boost the confidence of IT managers. Improvements in performance, server virtualisation and power consumption will foster productivity and efficiency for a broad range of applications ranging from data transactions to workstations performing medical imaging and digital prototyping."
Author
Chris Shaw
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Websites
http://www.intel.com/performance/server/xeon/summary.htm
Companies
Intel Corporation
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