
Servers and workstations differ from common desktop computers in that they need components that are more reliable and durable. Mainstream components including processors, disk drives and even the fans that keep the components from overheating, simply cannot achieve the level of dependability that the complex computing environments of server and workstation platforms require. Often, these servers and workstations run applications that are very demanding, and they run them for an extended period of time. Thus, there is a need for dedicated components that are specially designed for this kind of workload. The AMD Opteron 2220 is one such component. It is a high-performance processor that handles high-load applications with ease.
