Supermicro Launches 6-CORE SuperServers

September 15, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept 15, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high performance server solutions, today announced availability of the industry's first line of 6-core, 4-way servers. Supermicro's 8015C-T, 8025C-3R and 8045C-3R SuperServers optimized for the 6-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 7400 series feature a large memory footprint, incredible energy efficiency, and robust virtualization performance.

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"With Supermicro's industry-leading, high-efficiency Server Building Block Solutions(R), we are able to deliver exceptional value to customers looking for consolidation and virtualization," asserts Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our 1U, 2U and 4U SuperServers optimized for the new Intel Xeon 7400 (Dunnington) processors provide compelling solutions for the dense rack segment, especially when equipped with Intel's new 65-watt 6-core processors. These servers can deliver up to 35% better virtualization performance and expand overall performance by up to 45%* compared to previous generations, within the same power envelope."

"The multi-core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 7400 series will help Supermicro's SuperServer line deliver new levels of performance, scalability and headroom required for demanding enterprise applications," said Kirk Skaugen, vice president and general manager of Intel's Server Platforms Group.

Based on Supermicro's X7QCE and X7QC3 serverboards, the 8015C-T, 8025C-3R and 8045C-3R SuperServers all support up to 192GB of fully buffered DDR2 667 or 533MHz memory via 24 DIMM slots. Great for virtualization, this large memory capacity boosts performance for a wide range of applications.

With 90%+ power supply efficiency and optimal cooling designs, these energy-efficient servers deliver breakthrough performance-per-watt*. Optimized for 45nm processors, the performance boosting features of these systems also include four dedicated high-speed interconnects, 6-core processors with Intel Core microarchitecture, and 64 MB snoop filter.

Supermicro offers 4-way SuperServers in 1U, 2U and 4U form factors for customers to choose from that support the full range of Xeon 7400 (Dunnington) processor SKUs. With performance optimized 130-watt, rack optimized 80-watt, and high-density rack optimized 65-watt 6-core SKUs, customers now have many choices to select the server that is best for their applications.

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and outstanding feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's comprehensive line of server solutions please visit http://www.supermicro.com.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

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*Performance claim based on internal comparisons to previous generation 4- way servers optimized for Intel Xeon processors.

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