“The Rackable Systems cluster of servers brings high-performance computing power to the online tournament, enabling us to support the anticipated high network traffic as top gamers compete worldwide for the largest prize to date,” said Joe Hill, CEO of Cyber X Games. “Rackable Systems and SCI are ensuring the optimal virtual gaming experience is faster, less costly and more reliable.”
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Rackable Systems said it is also deploying a 76 node Opteron-based server cluster at SCI’s data center in conjunction with AMD. The servers will feature the company’s new distributed DC power technology and will be used to power back-end services for gaming companies. Accoding to Rackable, its DC power technology allows game hosting environments to generate 20 to 40 percent less heat than AC power.
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“SCI’s selection of Rackable Systems servers validates the need for a reliable data center that can take full advantage of today’s faster microprocessing speeds,” said Tom Barton, president and CEO of Rackable Systems. “Our collaboration with SCI will benefit the gaming industry by speeding market adoption of high density server clusters to power online games, delivering better performance and end-user experience.”
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Rackable Systems is based in San Jose, California.
