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For those of you who are of the opinion that with the growing IT needs, one server is probably not enough to run multiple software applications, Sun Microsystems in partnership with Fujitsu Ltd, has expanded its server line with the introduction of new systems to handle millions of requests simultaneously, providing more space within the same architecture. The third generation Maramba servers are available in two flavors- T5140 and T5240.

The new released systems are the first dual-socket, general-purpose servers based on the UltraSPARC T2 plus processor, to help customers consolidate more data center applications on a single machine, managed by the Solaris 10 Operating Systems.

The processor offer up to 128 compute threads in compact one- or two-rack units, and two to four times more memory and internal capacity than competitive x86 systems.

The T5140 is a 1U rack-mounted server that can be equipped with T2+ chips running at 1.2 GHz with four, six, or eight cores activated per CPU socket. The Maramba T5240 is a 2U rack-mounted server that has room for up to 16 2.5-inch SAS drives and a DVD player. It sports two T2+ chips linked together with four, six, or eight cores running at 1.2 GHz or eight cores running at 1.4 GHz.

Pricing for the CMT Sparc Enterprise servers starts from USD 15000- USD 18000. While addressing the media, Ashish Khushu, Director Systems practice at Sun Microsystems, said “Maramba servers target the software development companies, companies offering MYSQL and Oracle databases, companies offering ERP applications such as SAP or Oracle Labs and also companies controlling web traffic and web load in India.

Sun and Fujitsu introduced the joint product line a year ago with the release of the T1000 and T2000 servers, called the Niagara.

 T5140 (http://www.sun.com/servers/coolthreads/t5140/)

 T5240 (http://www.sun.com/servers/coolthreads/t5240/)