Supermicro Launches 8-Way Enterprise Server and GPU SuperBlade(R) Systems at CeBIT

By Super Micro Computer Inc., PRNE
Monday, February 28, 2011

8-Way 5U Server and 20-GPU SuperBlade(R) with Two QDR IB Switches in 7U

HANNOVER, Germany, March 1, 2011 - Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in
application-optimized, high-performance server solutions, is releasing its
8-Way Enterprise Server solution with up to sixty-four Xeon processor cores
in 5U (80 cores coming soon), and its SuperBlade(R) system that supports 20
GPUs in a single 7U blade enclosure, at CeBIT 2011 in Hannover, Germany (Hall
2, Stand F38). Other offerings showcased by Supermicro include the 2U Twin
(2U Twin Cubed) with eight low-power nodes in 2U, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Switch for top-of-rack or standalone use, the SuperServer 6046T-TUF 4U
Embedded / IPC Server, new SC732 and redundant power SC813MTQ chassis, next
generation UP servers, and software and services partnerships.

    (Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110301/AQ54281-a)
    (Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110301/AQ54281-b)

"Compared to other GPU-enabled blade solutions Supermicro's GPU
SuperBlade(R) provides more than double the number of GPUs per 1U of rack
space, and our 8-Way SuperServer(R) is unique in the industry with support
for eight next-generation ten-core Intel(R) Xeon(R) MP processors in a 5U
form factor, up to 2TB of memory and 10 PCI-E 2.0 slots for high availability
and virtualization support. Taken together with Supermicro's broad line of
1U, 2U and 4U GPU supercomputing servers, we have established undisputed
leadership in the new and rapidly evolving GPU computing business space,"
said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "These new products play
well into our strategy to deliver the end-to-end IT hardware needs of data
center, HPC and server farm customers. Our new Green Expansion in
Asia-Pacific with Operations Center in Taiwan encompassing 1.6 million ft(2),
and systems integration logistics center in Europe, represent our strong
commitment to growth and will increasingly support a growing ecosystem of
services partners. Our aim is to expand in this manner both vertically and
horizontally to enable new customer opportunities and relationships for
Supermicro."

The Supermicro SuperServer(R) 5086B-TRF next-generation 8-Way
SuperServer(R) provides up to 2TB of DDR3 memory in 64 DIMMs, 10 PCI-E 2.0
expansion slots, Gold / Platinum Level power supplies, and up to 24 2.5" hard
drives into 5U to deliver exceptional density. In addition users can
integrate up to 4 GPUs to take advantage of the exceptionally large memory
footprint to address heretofore unmanageable large scale computing projects.

The unprecedented high-density GPU SuperBlade SBI-7126TG supports two
NVIDIA Tesla M2050/M2070 GPU cards with non-blocking native Gen2 PCI-Express
x16 connections per node. Supermicro's SuperBlade system equipped with
SBI-7126TG modules enables up to 120 of the highest performing Fermi GPUs
plus 120 of the latest Xeon 5600 series processors to be deployed in a
standard 42U rack. Equipped with dual IOH chips and dual 40Gb/s QDR IB HCA
per blade, this GPU SuperBlade solution delivers maximum performance with the
best CPU to GPU balance and optimized I/O.

In addition at CeBIT Supermicro extends its lead in Twin server
technology with the 2U Twin(3) SuperServer(R) 2015TA-HTRF system that
includes eight Intel hot-pluggable Atom(TM) dual-core processor nodes in a 2U
form factor (two nodes per single hot-swap unit). Each node also supports 4
GB of non-ECC DDR3-800 MHz SO-DIMM, dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 2 USB ports,
IPMI 2.0 with virtual media over LAN support, and 3x 2.5" SATA hot-swap HDDs.
The system also includes (1+1) redundant 720W Gold Level power supplies with
PMBus, and four high quality fans with optimized fan speed controls.

The addition of Supermicro's new 24-port 10GbE switch, the SSE-X24S,
broadens Supermicro's portfolio of GbE and InfiniBand switches to enable
powerful networking with the most cost-effective switches available.
Available in a 1U form factor for either stand-alone or top-of-rack
deployments, this layer 3 switch allows connectivity to 10GbE routers,
servers, backbones, and data centers. A comprehensive routing and protocol
software suite ensures exceptional performance in even the most demanding
enterprise-class networking environments.

The SuperServer(R) 6046T-TUF ranks among the most optimized platforms
supporting the Embedded / IPC user base available today. The 4U short-depth
SYS-6046T-TUF includes enhanced cooling and also offers an onboard Baseboard
Management Controller (BMC) with advanced IPMI 2.0 to enable both
media-over-LAN and KVM-over-LAN access via a dedicated LAN port for
convenient remote system management anytime form anywhere. Powered by
Supermicro's X8DTE-F serverboard with 7-year component lifecycle, the product
supports up to two Intel Xeon 5600 processors, and 192GB of DDR3 1333MHz
memory.

The new SC732 enterprise mid-tower desktop chassis includes 500W / 865W
high-efficiency PS2 power supplies, four internal 3.5" bays and four optional
2.5" internal bays, with two standard 5.25" plus one 3.5" external peripheral
bays. The SC732D boasts four front USB 3.0 ports, two front IEEE 1394a
Firewire ports, and two front DH/AC97 audio ports, while the SC732i offers
two front USB 2.0 ports. The SC732 includes a host of unique, user-friendly
design features for easy installation including a toolless side panel and
drive bays, 90-degree pivoting hard disk drive cage, easy cable management
system, and folded edges for safety. In addition Supermicro's popular
SC813MTQ high-performance compact (less than 20-inch depth) chassis is the
only one on the market now available with redundant power supplies (400W /
600W Gold Level).

Supermicro's partnerships expand its vertical scale by providing
additional functionality, services, and software for customers using
Supermicro servers and equipment. Supermicro's partnerships and directions at
CeBIT include:

    - Microtronica: Supermicro virtualization cluster with storage
    - Happyware: cluster solution with Supermicro Twin products
    - Boston Ltd.: high availability NAS with SuperRack(R) and
      SuperBlade(R) solutions
    - Reldata: Supermicro SBB (Storage Bridge Bay) Storage Solutions
      with RelVOS
    - Fusion IO: I/O Drive Octal with Supermicro 1U, 2U and 4U servers
    - University of Frankfurt: Supermicro AMD GPU HPC solution
    - ESL (Hall 23): Supermicro Gaming Server and Supermicro Desktops

In addition, Supermicro is showcasing an extensive collection of new
server and serverboard platforms optimized for Intel's upcoming UP Xeon
processors codenamed Sandy Bridge-DT. See the very latest technology
innovations in Server Building Block Solutions(R), with exceptional
flexibility and features from Supermicro, in Hall 2, Stand F38.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro, the leader in server technology innovation and green
computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized
server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced
Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized
selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system
architecture innovations include the Twin server, double-sided storage and
SuperBlade(R) product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines
in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with
energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance
and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley
with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For
more information, visit www.supermicro.com.

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* Peak power efficiency figures based on internal test results.

Supermicro, SuperBlade and Server Building Block Solutions are registered
trademarks and TwinBlade and Double-Sided Storage are trademarks of Super
Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
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Contact: Angela Rosario angelar@sspr.com

Angela Rosario of Super Micro Computer, Inc., angelar at sspr.com

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