Intel Atom D425 and D525 Processors Announced

By Nathan Kirsch

Backed by industry support of the Intel Atom processor optimized for networked storage appliances for the home and small business, Intel Corporation has added two new Intel Atom processors to further boost the companys focus on the platform. Intel is introducing the 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor D425 single-core (512K Cache) and D525 dual-core (1M Cache). These processors boost performance with higher CPU frequencies for faster storage processing and will support the new memory technology, double-data-rate three small outline dual in-line memory modules, also known as DDR3 SODIMM.

Intel Atom Processor

The new Intel Atom processors (D425 and D525) are paired with the Intel 82801 IR I/O Controller that delivers the input/output (I/O) connectivity to satisfy the growing throughput demands of leading storage vendors. Both additions to the storage platform offer the flexibility to support Microsoft Windows Home Server and open source Linux operating systems. The updated Intel Atom processors for consumer and small business NAS appliances are currently shipping.

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