Oracle SUN SPARC Server T8-4 with Advanced Software in Silicon – China Factory Suppliers for Enterprise Workloads
Product Description
Oracle's SPARC T8-4 server is a four-processor system that enables organizations to respond to IT demands with extreme security and performance at a lower cost compared to alternatives. It is ideal for a wide range of enterprise-class workloads, including databases, applications, Java, and middleware, especially in a cloud environment. This system is based on the SPARC M8 processor, using the revolutionary Software in Silicon technology from Oracle.
Oracle's SPARC servers are coengineered with Oracle software for the best performance, efficiency, and security when running enterprise applications, OLTP, and analytics. With up to 2x better performance than competitor products, Oracle’s SPARC servers allow IT organizations to make the most of their investment in Java applications and database software.
Key Benefits
- Up to 2x faster performance than competitor systems for Java software, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Extreme acceleration of Oracle Database In-Memory queries, especially for compressed databases.
- Ability to accelerate analytics on OLTP databases and Java applications, enabling real-time insight on transactional data.
- Unique protection of application data from memory attacks or exploits of software.
- End-to-end encryption of data with near-zero performance impact.
- Easy compliance management of application environments throughout their lifecycles, ensuring security of cloud infrastructure.
- Near-zero overhead virtualization for deploying more than 100 virtual machines per processor, lowering the cost per virtual machine.
- Advanced design that enables this four-processor system to outperform competitive eight-processor systems, lowering IT cost.
Key Features
- Based on the advanced SPARC M8 processor, with proven second-generation Software in Silicon technology for efficiency, performance, and security.
- Scalability within the same family of servers from 32 to 256 cores with complete compatibility for applications and management.
- Oracle Solaris 11 operating system for secure and compliant application deployment through single-step patching and immutable zones.
- Built-in, no-cost virtualization technology with Oracle Solaris Zones and Oracle VM Server for SPARC.
- Guaranteed binary compatibility and support for legacy applications that run under Oracle Solaris 10, 9, and 8.
- Up to 102 TB of accelerated storage utilizing industry-standard NVMe technology in order to satisfy the most demanding I/O requirements.
- The highest levels of reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) in a compact, energy-efficient footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQWhat is the Oracle SPARC T8-4 server?
The SPARC T8-4 is a high-performance four-processor system based on the SPARC M8 processor. It is designed to handle demanding enterprise-class workloads, including databases, Java, and middleware, with top-tier security and efficiency.
FAQHow does it improve database and application performance?
Using Software in Silicon technology, the server delivers up to 2x faster performance compared to competitor systems for Java software and databases. It also accelerates Oracle Database In-Memory queries and real-time analytics on OLTP databases.
FAQWhat security features are built into the server?
The server features unique application data protection from memory exploits and attacks, end-to-end data encryption with near-zero performance overhead, and easy compliance management through secure cloud infrastructure.
FAQDoes the SPARC T8-4 support virtualization?
Yes. It features built-in, no-cost virtualization technology using Oracle Solaris Zones and Oracle VM Server for SPARC, allowing you to deploy more than 100 virtual machines per processor with near-zero overhead.
FAQCan I run legacy applications on this server?
Yes, Oracle guarantees binary compatibility and support for legacy applications running under Oracle Solaris 10, 9, and 8, ensuring a smooth transition to newer hardware.
FAQWhat are the storage capabilities of the SPARC T8-4?
The server supports up to 102 TB of accelerated storage using industry-standard NVMe technology to satisfy high I/O demands with maximum reliability and efficiency.