Media Contacts
Americas
Lori Scribner / Natasha Grach
JHG-Townsend
ContinuousComputing_Team@jhg.com
T +1.858.457.4888
Europe
Nicola Smart / Sarah Rhodes
AxiCom
ContinuousComputing@axicom.com
T +44 (0) 20 8392 4050
Continuous Computing Announces Intel-based ATCA Dual Quad-Core Processor Blade
FlexCompute ATCA-XE50 Extends FlexTCA Family of 10GbE Capabilities and Features Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor for Enhanced Flexibility, Higher Performance and Increased Memory Capabilities
SAN DIEGO - January 29, 2008 - Continuous Computing , global provider of integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN), today announced its FlexCompute ATCA-XE50 processor blade, which enables best-in-class speed, performance, and energy efficiency through the Intel Xeon Processor. As an AdvancedTCA (ATCA) blade using Intel dual quad-core processors, the XE50 provides telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) with a high performance, scalable solution with enhanced memory support. This announcement extends the company's FlexTCA family of 10GbE systems optimized for applications including deep packet inspection (DPI), security, IPTV, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and 3G wireless core.
“ Working with Intel to develop this new product allowed us to create a truly innovative solution for our customers,” said Mike Dagenais , president and chief executive officer of Continuous Computing. “By incorporating two Intel quad-core Xeon processors, we are able to offer our customers a highly-customized compute blade with breakthrough processing power. When coupled with the rest of our ATCA platforms and extensive library of Trillium protocol software, the XE50 and the FlexTCA family of 10GbE systems provide the fastest path from application development to deployment revenue.”
The FlexCompute ATCA-XE50 is available in both single and dual processor configurations, offering the scalability needed for 1GbE and 10GbE systems requiring mid- and high-processing capabilities, respectively, as well as the flexibility and compatibility to support multiple operating systems and connectivity options. By integrating the XE50, TEMs gain the flexibility to customize 10GbE systems, which power the delivery of video and data content for a number of high-performance, scalable applications. The XE50 offers an increased memory capacity of 48GB of DDR2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), six times as much as the average memory storage of competing blades available on the market today. XE50 also supports 32MB of persistent static random access memory (SRAM).
By supporting Intel Virtualization Technology, a set of processor enhancements that improve traditional software-based virtualization solutions, the XE50 has the capability to migrate diverse operating systems and applications, including 64-bit, to virtual environments on the same hardware. The XE50 also offers an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) slot for multiple network connectivity options. Additional USB, serial console, and Gigabit Ethernet ports are available through rear transition modules (RTMs) for greater flexibility and ease of use.
The superior 10GbE compute capabilities of the XE50 complement Continuous Computing's industry-leading FlexPacket ATCA-PP50 and FlexCore ATCA-FM40 10GbE Layer 3+ switch – boasting 24 ports including 8 uplinks using the new cost-effective SFP+ modules. The PP50, FM40, and XE50 have been designed to deliver optimum system performance as the foundation of a FlexTCA system. First announced in October 2007, FlexTCA systems from Continuous Computing feature an unprecedented level of integration, consisting not only of best-in-class ATCA hardware platforms but also world-renowned Trillium software, Service Availability Forum (SAF)-compliant high availability middleware, and more. FlexTCA fully-integrated systems relieve customers of the need to devote internal resources to platform integration and help accelerate TEMs' time-to-money while reducing project risk and complexity. For more information on FlexTCA, please visit www.ccpu.com/systems.
FlexCompute ATCA-XE50 will begin shipping in Q1 2008. For more information on the XE50, please visit http://www.ccpu.com/products/atca/xe50.html.
About Continuous Computing
Continuous Computing provides integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN). Over 150 customers worldwide benefit from the company's unique blend of customized professional services, Trillium protocol software, AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems, and BladeCenter hardware. Continuous Computing helps customers reduce platform lifecycle costs, optimize data delivery, and accelerate deployments of NGN, 3G/4G Wireless, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure. The company is ISO-9001 and CMMI certified and based in San Diego with development centers in China and India. For more information, visit www.ccpu.com.
Continuous Computing is a member of the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance (www.intel.com/go/ica), Communications Platforms Trade Association (www.cp-ta.org), Femto Forum (www.femtoforum.org), IMS Forum (www.imsforum.org), Service Availability Forum (www.saforum.org), and the Blade.org ecosystem (www.blade.org).
Continuous Computing, the Continuous Computing logo, Create | Deploy | Converge, FlexTCA, Flex21, FlexChassis, FlexCompute, FlexCore, FlexDSP, FlexPacket, FlexStore, FlexSwitch, FlexTCA, Network Service-Ready Platform, Quick!Start, TAPA, Trillium, Trillium+plus, and the Trillium logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Continuous Computing Corporation. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
###
