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Tyan announces the flexBLADE workgroup computing platform

Taipei, Taiwan, 29 Jan 2008

Tyan has announced the release of its versatile flexBLADE technical workgroup computing platform based on AMD Opteron processors. flexBLADE platform is a multi-purpose built stand alone solution targeting the computational needs of technical workgroups, research and development teams and SMB customers throughout the High Performance Computing market.

Tyan flexBLADE delivers a dedicated computational platform with multiple configuration options in a self contained form factor. The flexBLADE can be utilised as an individual desk-side cluster or departmental resource or easily rack mounted and scaled out as an HPC solution.

The versatile flexBLADE is comprised of a single chassis form factor with up to 5 dual socket blades, configurable as a cluster, SMP, hybrid-combination or small server farm. Supporting the full range Next Generation AMD Opteron processors, the platform can scale from a cool and quiet, low power 1500 watt departmental solution, up to a robustly configured 3000 watt compute powerhouse.

The flexBLADE also supports scaling out beyond standard dual socket to quad socket SMP, FAT NODE, configurations with ample memory support, storage and a PCIe x16 slot per blade which allows multiple graphics heads per platform.

FlexBLADE will be available through RedLinX, the distributor for Tyan in South Africa and Africa.

"This product could not have come at a better time for us," said Graham Maart, business development manager for RedLinX HPS Division, "because Tyan's flexBLADE will position RedLinX as a serious competitor with other vendors in the blade market."

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RedLinX

RedLinX is a South African-based value-added distributor primarily responsible for the provision of world-class and "best of breed" technology and dealing in IT, telecoms, transportation, industrial/mining, government and the defence market segments.

RedLinX has four operating divisions, namely Telecoms Division, High Performance Systems Division, Production & Engineering Division and Embedded Systems Division.

RedLinX High Performance Systems Division is focused on high performance computing based on Tyan products built locally. Established to capitalise on the growing HPS market, the High Performance Systems division implemented a strategic partnership with TYAN in order to effectively service the market.

RedLinX is a Level 2 BBBEE Contributor, qualifying for 125% affirmative procurement points (BBBEE Recognition Level). www.redlinx.co.za

Tyan

Tyan Computer Corporation designs, manufactures and markets advanced x86 and x86-64 server/workstation board technology platforms and server solution products. TYAN enables its customers to be technology leaders by providing scalable, highly-integrated, reliable products for a wide range of applications such as server appliances and solutions for high-performance computing, and server/workstation usage in markets such as CAD, DCC, E&P and HPC.

Tyan officially merged with MiTAC International Corporation in October 2007 and has become one of the core business units of MiTAC, named Tyan Business Unit (TBU). www.tyan.com

Editorial contacts

Graham Maart
Red Linx
(082) 327 9718