Sun, HP put 64-bit power in spotlight

摘要

Looking to offer machines that do more yet cost less, Sun and HP this week are expected to expand their server families with boxes that promise 64-bit capabilities at prices competitive with 32-bit systems. Sun is scheduled to introduce a 32-/64-bit, Opteron-based server, the Sun Fire v20z, starting at about $2,800 for a one-processor configuration. It will be the first product to come of the partnership Sun announced with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in November. HP is expected to announce a number of new servers, including a 64-bit, Itanium 2-based box priced beginning at $2,800.