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Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based
Servers and Workstations
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004
54 FAQs Appendix B
reliability of the configuration. The program was designed to simplify a system builder's
business by making it easy for them to provide AMD Opteron processor-based server
platforms that are backed by world-class manufacturing and support. System builder partners
purchase these systems (either barebones or fixed configuration), add additional hardware,
software, or services, and resell them as system builder branded server—providing system
builders with fast time to market and a competitive advantage and allowing them to provide
their customers with AMD64 technology quickly and simply.
Q: What is meant by barebones vs. fixed-configuration server systems?
A: Barebones systems include these components—chassis, motherboard with chipset, thermal
solution, and power supply, allowing a system builder to add processors, memory, hard disk
drives, and other components to meet the needs of their customers. The fixed-configuration
is a complete server system that includes all of the components of the barebones system plus
the operating system. Fixed-configuration servers further reduce both the amount of system
integration required and the amount of support required from the system builder, because all
of the components are covered by a limited warranty and rapid product replacement plan
through Celestica.
Q: What are the benefits of the Validated Server Program to commercial customers?
A: AMD Opteron processors are designed to simplify a customer’s business by providing
reliability for today’s demanding enterprise applications, with simultaneous high-
performance 32-bit computing and the ability to migrate to 64-bit computing as the customer
requires. Celestica is a world-leading electronics manufacturing services provider in the
execution of integrated and seamless end-to-end support and customer service. Commercial
customers can purchase servers knowing that they have been validated and are backed by
Celestica’s world-class service and support.
Q: What markets are these servers targeted for?
A: Solutions available through the VSP cover a range of end-user needs. The 1U/2P A2210 is
targeted at Internet and network infrastructure workloads for customers who require high
performance, scalability and availability in a dense 1U package. The 4U/4P A8440 is
designed for computation-intensive enterprise workloads, such as databases, business
processing, messaging and business intelligence applications.
Q: Will these servers be branded as AMD servers?
A: No. AMD does not brand servers. VSP solutions will be branded by the system builder
partners involved in this program.
Q: Is AMD manufacturing servers?
A: No. The servers will be manufactured by Celestica, a world leader in electronics
manufacturing services and the delivery of end-to-end service and support.
Q: Will these validated servers be available in all regions?
A: The VSP is currently available in North American and in Europe.
Q: What products will be offered through the Validated Server Program?