Sun tapes out 64-thread T2 processor

Vikingod · Apr 13, 2006, 04:04 AM

Buried in a press release that touts the availability of a new entry-level T1000 server, Sun indicated that it is preparing mass production of the next-generation UltraSparc T2 CPU, which will be able to process up to 64 threads simultaneously - or up to 256 threads in a four-way server system.

The new processor, code-named Niagara-II, had its first production run in March and apparently showed few bugs, which should allow Sun to clean up the design in a matter of a few months. While the company did not announce any details on a commercial launch date for the CPU, industry sources speculated that Sun will be aiming for an introduction sometime in 2007.
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Apr 13, 2006, 04:04 AM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Sun tapes out 64-thread T2 processor Buried in a press release that touts the availability of a new entry-level T1000 server, Sun indicated that it is preparing mass production of the next-generation UltraSparc T2 CPU, which will be able to process up to 64 threads simultaneously - or up to 256 threads in a four-way server system. The new processor, code-named Niagara-II, had its first production run in March and apparently showed few bugs, which should allow Sun to clean up the design in a matter of a few months. While the company did not announce any details on a commercial launch date for the CPU, industry sources speculated that Sun will be aiming for an introduction sometime in 2007. _____________ Read More / Source: Tom's Hardware Guide