Intel puts out Atom optimized for home storage servers
updated 05:00 pm EST, Thu March 4, 2010
Intel intros Atom platform for home servers
At CeBIT on Thursday, chipmaker Intel announced it has released the first Atom-class processor platform optimized for home and small office storage markets. Both single- (D410) and dual-core (D510) Atoms will be offered for this purpose, which will run on Microsoft Windows Home Server and Linux operating systems. Intel promises power reduction up to 50 percent compared to previous generation of Atom processors.
The storage-grade Atom chips will initially ship from products made by LaCie, LG, QNAP, Synology and Thecus. LG's N4B2 NAS with the new 1.66GHz Atom D510 is said to allow 20 users to simultaneously stream data at 30Mbps within a local network. The single-core D410 is rated at the same 1.66GHz clock speed.
The new Atom platform has support for up to 12 UBS inputs, six PCI Express lanes, a port multiplier function and eSATA ports. A gigabit Ethernet MAC controller improves data transfers between the home server or small office NAS.
Intel hasn't revealed launch dates or pricing for the new Atom parts.
