The Sun Fire V1280 server attacks the cost of computing by providing high performance and advanced reliability features in a rack-optimized form factor. Designed to simplify IT maintenance, increase system uptime, and relieve applications constrained by Windows limitations, the Sun Fire V1280 server offers enterprise-class features with up to 12 UltraSPARC III processors, up to 96GB of memory, and hot-swappable CPU/memory boards enabled by Sun's proven Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) technology. This high performance server also features two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a 9.6 GBps system interconnect for compute-intensive and I/O-demanding applications such as database and Web serving.

Key Features

• Up to twelve 1.2GHz UltraSPARC III processors, each with 8 MB of external L2 cache.
• Hot-swap CPU/memory boards with Dynamic Reconfiguration.
• Auto Diagnosis and Recovery.
  

Specifications

• Number of processors : 4, 8, or 12 1.2GHz Ultra SPARC III Cu Processors
• Capacity : Up to 96 GB memory
• Capacity : 2x36 GB Ultra3-SCSI internal disks
• Capacity : 1 integrated Ultra3-SCSI port
• Capacity : Up to 6 PCI slots
• Hard Disk : Two 73 GB disks Ultra3 SCSI internal disks
• Upgrades : The Sun Upgrade Advantage Program (UAP) offers trade-in value for qualified Sun and competitive servers towards the purchase of replacement Sun Fire V1280 servers. Whether upgrading one system or consolidating many systems to one, Sun UAP offers the flexibility to trade-in systems and receive credit towards the new Sun system purchased. Upgrades are also available for Sun Fire server system component upgrades including CPU/memory boards, and I/O assemblies.

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