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April 4, 2007
By DE Editors
April 4, 2007
Dear Desktop Engineering Reader:
Appro International first made its name with rugged rack-mounted computers more than 15 years ago. In 2000, it deftly shifted focus to HPC — high-performance computing. Soon, it was recognized as an HPC powerhouse, whether you were talking about servers, cluster solutions, storage subsystems, or high-end workstations. Recently, the company introduced a new XtremeWorkstation, a personal supercomputer that adds further proof Appro is a technology leader.
Described as a mid to high-end x86 system, the XtremeWorkstation really is an awesome unit for compute- and memory-intensive technical jobs like MCAD, CAE, 3D modeling, and petroleum visualization. Check it out: dual or quad AMD Opteron 8000 series processors, up to 128GB memory, terabytes of storage, high-end NVIDIA graphics, and expansion slots galore.
We’re currently working on a review of this unit — it should be ready in the July or August time frame. For now, read more about the XtremeWorkstation in today’s Pick of the Week write-up. While there, click the link to sign up for an interesting white paper describing how the parallel processing power of an Appro system faired on the Fluent benchmark.
Thanks, Pal.
Anthony J. Lockwood
Editorial Director, Desktop Engineering
XtremeWorkstation for High-Performance Computing
New Appro workstation handles compute-intensive applications.
High-performance enterprise computing system provider Appro International, Inc. (Milpitas, CA) describes its new Appro XtremeWorkstation as designed to handle compute- and memory-intensive technical workloads such as those typically encountered by MCAD, CAE, petroleum visualization, automotive, aerospace, electronic design, DCC, 3D modeling, and CAD professionals. When equipped with 128GB of memory, the XtremeWorkstation provides more than four times the graphics, processor, and memory bandwidth of its predecessors. Additionally, compared to prior models, it offers memory latency that is 25 percent lower and twice the compute power.
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| Appro XtremeWorkstation |
A mid to high-end x86 workstation, the Appro XtremeWorkstation comes with up to 128GB of DDR2 memory and from two to four AMD Opteron 8000 series processors. The XtremeWorkstation is equipped with two full-length PCI-Express x16 slots for high-end graphics cards, such as the NVIDIA Quadro FX4500 X2 or the NVIDIA Quadro FX5500. Additional slots include one half-length PCI-Express x4 bus in a x16 connector slot, two half-length PCI-X 64-bit 133/100/66MHz slots, and one full-length PCI-X 64-bit 133/100/66MHz slot.
The XtremeWorkstation can be outfitted with up to 6.0TB SATA or 2.4TB SAS hot-swappable drives. It supports one 3.5-inch floppy and a pair of 5.25-inch external drive bays. Miscellaneous features include Dual Broadcom 5721 Gigabit network Interface controller, redundant power supplies, and three system-cooling fans.
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| Appro XtremeWorkstation |
Available I/O connections include one VGA port, port, two PS/2 connectors, one audio port, one serial and one 1394 port, external SAS connector, and four USB ports. System measurements are 5.15 x 16.92 x 27.48 inches (13.1 x 43.0 x 69.8 cm), HxWxD, and its weight at maximum configuration ranges between 50lbs. (22.7kg) and 62lbs. (28.2kg), depending upon model.
The XtremeWorkstation supports Windows or Linux. Appro backs the XtremeWorkstation with a two-year standard warranty; on-site maintenance and installation service options are available. For complete details including specifications, data sheets, white papers, and additional images, click here to go to the XtremeWorkstation landing page.
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| Appro XtremeWorkstation |
Click here to sign up for a performance analysis white paper how Appro XtremeServers and XtremeWorkstations and their high resource efficiency can lower your total cost of ownership as well as resolve a variety of conflicting issues in your data center.
Click here to go to the Appro International home page.
Anthony J. Lockwood is the Editorial Director of DE. To send him an e-mail, click here.
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