Expect a Fundamental Change in Server Architecture

Power efficiency has been among the top determining factors in server purchases. In 2012 a fundamental change in server architecture could be on tap as companies look to cut data center costs with the help of technologies like ARM processors. As reported on NetworkWorld, low-power processors from companies like ARM could be in full use in data centers by 2013.

"Low-power processors from companies like ARM could be in full use in data centers by 2013, and mixing them up with graphics chips could bring massive performance improvements and power savings, analysts said. Experiments around implementing ARM processors in servers are already underway, and graphics chips are already being used in some of the world's fastest supercomputers."

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