Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:33:22 -0500
To: lwn@lwn.net
From: Mary Beth West <mwest@LNScom.com>
Subject: API NetWorks Unveils The World's Most Powerful 1U Server


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Guy Ludden					Katy Brennan/Mary Beth West
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API NetWorks, Inc.					Tel: 617-577-9777
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SC 2000, Booth Number: 608

API NetWorks Redefines Processor Race With Introduction of UP2000+ Ultimate
Performance Series Motherboard, Alpha 833 MHz Processor

UP2000+, Alpha 833 MHz-Based Systems Beat GHz Machines to Lead Recent
Performance Benchmarks

SuperComputing 2000, Dallas, TX, November 6, 2000 - API NetWorks, Inc., a
leading developer of high-performance, high-density technologies, today
introduced the UP2000+ dual-processor motherboard to its popular line of
Ultimate Performance Series motherboards and the latest speed Alpha 833 MHz
processor.  These technical innovations, boosted by recent independent
performance tests, reinforce the Alpha platform as the performance leader
of choice for VARs and system integrators.

The UP2000+ is the most powerful, cost-effective platform available for
Linux solutions and the only server platform available today that takes
full advantage of Linux's 64-bit architecture.  The Alpha 833MHz CPU
supports high-speed DDR (Double Data Rate) L2 cache and has the recognition
of two times the float-point performance over its competitors, providing
superior computing power for today's most compute-intensive applications.

"Performance is the number one criteria for our customers, while clock
speed is a secondary consideration. For years, Alpha has been the
consistent performance leader for those seeking superior power, performance
and scalability in a platform on which to build systems. The introduction
of the UP2000+ and the availability of 833MHz CPUs only ups the ante and
further extends our performance reach," said Gerry Talbot, president and
CTO of API NetWorks.

These product introductions mark an important milestone for API NetWorks
and put the processor speed war into perspective, as recent Standard
Performance Evaluation Cooperative (SPEC) SPECcpu95 and SPECcpu2000
benchmarks prove.  The testing, based on the combination of the UP2000+ and
833MHz CPUs, illustrates how API NetWorks' high memory and I/O bandwidth
technologies outperform GHz-based machines.

Targeted for the Linux, Internet and High Performance Computing (HPC)
markets, the UP2000+ offers superior I/O bandwidth for the development of
powerful, scalable and cost-effective computer clusters and is ideal for
companies looking for a faster, scalable option for their Internet servers,
research clusters or rendering farms.

"Our customers are always looking for leading edge technology to run their
HPC and server-based solutions faster and more efficiently.  The
combination of the UP2000+ at 833 MHz with our advanced clustering
capabilities enables Linux NetworX to provide a tremendous amount of
computational power and offer a significant performance enhancement to our
high-end cluster system users," said Clark Roundy, vice president of
marketing and sales at Linux NetworX, Inc.

With its revolutionary Alpha Slot B technology -- the first-ever slot
technology for Alpha -- the UP2000+ brings x86-style modularity, openness
and economy to Alpha server design.  Its ATX-extended form factor easily
fits standard server enclosures as well as in API NetWorks' PowerRAC
Chassis 320.  The UP2000+ is also compatible with industry standard power
supplies, memory and more -- providing proven server performance,
upgradeability and investment protection.

Available later this year, the UP2000+ will have new remote system
management capabilities through an I2C bus, which allows users to monitor
thermal conditions, voltage regulators, fans, system failure and other
system conditions.  Customers will be able to remotely power-on, power-off
and halt the system.  Along with the remote management capabilities, this
platform also has front and rear system status LEDs for monitoring power,
standby, system failure and other system activities.

The UP2000+ accommodates up to two Alpha 21264 processors with speeds as
high as 833 MHz and supports up to 8 MB of L2 cache each.  It supports
Double Data Rate (DDR) L2 cache with up to 8.9 GB/s L2 cache bandwidth and
2.6 GB/s of peak memory bandwidth to deliver consistent, balanced
performance.  The UP2000+ also offers a compact extended ATX form factor
enabling more processor power per cubic foot and comes with two MB of flash
ROM and an SRM console.

Street Pricing		Availability
833 MHz CPUs		TBD				January 2001
UP2000+ 			$2,388			Immediately

To view performance numbers, please see the SPEC Website at:
http://www.spec.org/osg/cpu2000/results/

About API NetWorks, Inc.
Addressing the demand for increased memory and I/O bandwidth, API NetWorks'
high-performance, high-density component and server technologies are ideal
for today's high-performance computing (HPC) and network infrastructure
markets.  API NetWorks' industry-recognized design team is committed to
working with leading companies to deliver the highest performing, scalable
solutions available for OEMs, VARs and system integrators.  For more
information about API NetWorks and product offerings, see
www.api-networks.com.
Mary Beth West
p: 617.577.9777, ext. 231
f:  617.577.9888
e: mwest@LNSCOM.com

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