Datasheet

Q2 2006 AMD Server/Workstation
Solution Provider Roadmap
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Comparison Between Server Programs
Program
Benefits
Program
Features
The platforms in AMD
Validated Server have been
thoroughly tested in a variety
of configurations and offer 3
Year longevity, 3 Year
Warranty and 24/7 support
through the platform
provider. AMD Validated
Server platforms are
available through
distribution.
Confirms the platform used
has been tested for thermal
compliance to AMD
standards. Saves time in
trying to match solutions that
may not perform optimally.
As a barebones platform, it
has been engineered and
tested as a solution.
Gives guidance to solution
providers to help ensure the
chosen solution is capable of
meeting their needs. The
program offers flexibility and
freedom of choice. The
boards in the program are
offered from a wide variety of
motherboard providers.
Features barebones
platforms that have been
validated by AMD and select
platform providers. The
servers have been thoroughly
tested and backed by 3 Year
Warranties & industry leading
service & support from the
platform providers.
Features barebones server
platforms that leverage an
AMD Recommended
motherboard in a thermally
tested and approved chassis
and sold as a barebones
system through distribution.
Features motherboards that
have completed AMD’s
processor/memory complex
testing. Confirms
motherboard providers are
following AMD’s design guide
and rules.
AMD Validated ServerThermally Tested AMD
Platform
AMD Recommended
Motherboards