The Next Generation Scalable Processor Chipset

Hewlett-Packard's Scalable Processor Chipset zx1 is the center of next generation Intel Itanium 2-based workstations and servers. It also provides the core of the enterprise servers that allow up to 4-way multiprocessing. A 'chipset' is a set of microchips, microchip controllers, buses and connectors that are defined and laid out on the circuit board of a workstation or server.

The chipset defines all the core functions of a system, including its scalability and expandability. Entirely designed by Hewlett-Packard and an exclusive differentiator, the HP Scalable Processor Chipset zx1 is the chipset that defines the roles and functionality of the HP Itanium 2-based systems. Some of the key features ...

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