Intel is launching its new six-core “Westmere EP” Xeon processors, and system makers such as IBM, HP, Dell, SGI, Cray and Super Micro are rolling out new and enhanced systems powered by the new chips. The Westmere EP launch comes as Intel prepares to release an eight-core Xeon and AMD readies its 12-core Opteron.
– Intel is rolling out its six-core “Westmere EP” Xeon processors, a move that has OEMs such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Dell refreshing their server lineups and is continuing an active quarter in the chip making business.
Intel on March 16 unveiled its new Xeon 5600 series chips, a family of 32-nano…