Focus is on FB-DIMM Memory, Intel's *T Silicon Innovations
Intel Corporation today introduced a product development kit (PDK) to accelerate the adoption of a new computer memory technology, called Fully-Buffered Dual In-Line Memory Module (FB-DIMM), and other emerging technologies for Intel's first multi-core server platform, codenamed "Bensley." Intel also unveiled a labs testing program aimed at providing a centralized resource for hardware vendors developing enterprise products based new technologies, including this memory standard and Intel's *T silicon technologies.FB-DIMM is a new memory architecture that enables memory to keep pace with processor and I/O improvements in enterprise platforms. Additionally, FB-DIMM helps deliver the speed and reliability necessary to obtain the maximum performance from multi-core processors. FB-DIMM also uses existing, off-the-shelf DDR2 DRAM technology.
The Bensley Enterprise Platform PDK enables memory suppliers, OEMs and IHVs to develop compatible time-to-market products based on the "Blackford" chipset used on the Bensley platform, both of which are scheduled for introduction in the first quarter of 2006.
The PDK consists of a motherboard based on Bensley platform components and is compatible with several operating systems, providing a flexible development environment.
IHV Driver Optimization Labs
The Independent Hardware Vendors Driver Optimization (IHV) Labs provides a hands-on environment
for developing, testing and optimizing enterprise products with the latest Intel platform
advancements, including FB-DIMM technology, multi-core processing and Intel *Ts technologies.
