The AMD Difference:

Reliability.

Security.

Value.

Manageability.

Meeting the challenges of the future with innovative solutions for public sector IT needs

A Brief History of AMD1969

AMD cofounded by Jerry Sanders in Sunnyvale, CA.

1996

HP and AMD begin their collaboration with the introduction of the HP Pavilion 6330 with an AMD K6-2 microprocessor.

2000

AMD Athlon™ processor is first to break the historic 1GHz barrier.

2003

AMD launches the first x86 processors featuring simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing and demonstrates world’s first x86 dual-core processor.

2005

AMD introduces the world’s highest performing processors for 1-8P x86 servers and workstations.

AMD partners with MIT Media Lab to develop affordable laptop technology for schools.

2006/2007

AMD demonstrates the industry’s first native quad-core x86 server processor.

AMD launches The Green Grid industry organization focused on energy efficiency in the datacenter.

AMD’s proven history of innovationAMD technology powers public sector operations around the globe from performance-leading supercomputing installation to large and small-scale datacenters to agency and classroom notebook and desktop deployments.

Federal The rich visual experience enabled by AMD graphics technology supports NASA’s Advanced Supercomputing Division’s Visualization System in its mission to explore the far reaches of space.

Local At the local government level, AMD server technology is helping a public water utility optimize its services to deliver more than 50 billion gallons of water annually for 850,000 people.1

K–12 In classrooms around the world, students and teachers use AMD technology to optimize learning through multimedia, distance learning and a host of other learning tools.

Higher Education AMD is also the technology of choice for leading academic institutions, including academic research performed on the world’s leading supercomputers dedicated to academic research.

AMD has a proven history of innovative solutions ideally suited for public sector IT needs. From secure, manageable notebooks and desktops, to scalable, energy-efficient servers for data centers and cloud installations, AMD technology helps maximize your budget while seamlessly integrating across existing infrastructure elements – all while delivering long-term value.

The right performance at the right priceStretch your budget with affordable systems that allow you to optimize on efficiency and reliability while generating savings to help you meet other needs. AMD’s innovative technology helps reduce power consumption across all workloads and provides a host of leading-edge workload performance features – without the premium price tag. The world’s leading computer manufacturers offer a wide range of AMD-based systems.

Secure, manageable technologyAMD technology works with your existing security and manageability infrastructure investments to provide strong security and enhanced manageability features. With manageability features built on open standards, AMD systems are easy to integrate with your existing infrastructure and tools while providing enhanced performance. Consistent architecture and features reduce the number of drivers and images needed, simplifying management. Standards-based security features help ensure sensitive data is protected 24/7/365.

Long-term valueReliable AMD-based systems are designed to deliver performance and stability for the long haul, keeping your organization productive and extending the life of your IT investments. AMD’s standards-based approach to innovation means that you have more flexibility to adapt as your needs change.

“ ORNL is deploying more than 25,000 of AMD’s ‘Interlagos’ processors over the next few months as we upgrade Jaguar to the new Titan system. Our users are excited about the increase in performance over previous-generation processors, and our sponsors are delighted with the power savings that will make Titan one of the world’s most powerful and efficient research tools”

– Buddy Bland, Project Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Leadership Computing Facility

Oak Ridge National Labs is using AMD Opteron™ processors as part of their new Titan Supercomputer, which ORNL expects to become one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers with performance exceeding 10 petaflops. http://www.olcf.ornl.gov/titan/titan-overview/

“ There is no better example of the strength of HP’s partnership with AMD than the latest performance results from our refreshed line of HP ProLiant G7 servers. With the launch of the world’s fastest dual socket database engine1 and the largest number of VMs on a blade2, we are once again setting the bar for performance. The combination of HP and AMD is bringing new levels of efficiency, performance and scalability to the market with products that are ideal for key applications such as virtualization, database and technical computing.”

– McLeod Glass, HP Director of Marketing, Industry Standard Servers and SoftwareSource: http://blogs.amd.com/work/2011/11/21/new-levels-of-performance-from-a-17-year-partnership/

AMD Opteron™ processor-based servers set the new standard for performance, scalability and efficiency.AMD’s innovative product for servers, the AMD Opteron™ processor, is designed to deliver faster processing, and lower power consumption, all with a better value. With two platforms designed to address specific parts of the market, AMD has robust server solutions to address the key workloads in the market.

AMD Opteron™ processors offer:

Performance for data centers > Up to 84% higher performance2

Scalability for virtualization > Up to 73% more memory bandwidth3

Economics for the cloud > As low as 1/2 the power-per-core4

> Requires up to 2/3 less floor space5

> Up to 39% lower processor price for 2P6

AMD offers competitive security features that address information-sharing and control at the platform level.

2008/2009

AMD breaks the one petaflop barrier with Cray at Oak Ridge National Lab in U.S.

VISION Pro Technology by AMD launches.

2009

AMD introduces its most energy-efficient AMD Opteron™ processor to date. The new technology delivers an extremely energy-efficient solution that targets the unique needs of cloud computing platforms.

2010

AMD-based servers power cloud applications for government and enterprise customers.

Five of the top ten fastest supercomputers in the world are powered by AMD.

2011

AMD launches the world’s first Accelerated Processing Unit (APU). A powerful AMD processor technology and discrete-class, DirectX® 11-capable graphics are combined on a single chip.

AMD launched the AMD Opteron™ 6200 and 4200 Series processors designed for better performance, increased scalability and more efficient economics for the cloud.

2010

AMD Opteron™ 4000 Series platform launches to meet the needs of cloud, hyperscale and datacenters.

The AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform with 8 and 12 cores is designed to deliver workload-specific performance, power efficiency and overall value.

2010

AMD’s leading-edge server technology deployed in cloud computing installations for the public and private sector.

AMD stands for fair and open marketsAMD promotes innovation and choice, while encouraging fair and open competition in the marketplace. Open and competitive markets encourage innovation and expand the boundaries of technology development, product choice and competition. Visit amd.com/breakfree for more information.

AMD: ahead of the trends in public sector computingAgile Cloud ComputingPublic sector IT departments have complex needs. One-size solutions do not fit all. The new AMD platform allows unprecedented customization and control of the server. The new features allow IT managers flexibility in processing function power management and upgrade options. The world’s highest core count of up to 16 x86 cores means greater virtual machine (VM) density (assuming 1VM per core). Coupled with ample memory, departments can add fewer servers over time, saving capital and operational expenses. > More than two million AMD Opteron™ processors are at work today in

the cloud.> AMD energy-efficient solutions offer per core power under five watts7 to

help drive cloud scalability,

Virtualization Doing more with less is an unavoidable challenge when running your organization – particularly when tasked with balancing the evolving needs of a company’s IT department against budget-conscious expectations. Virtualization can help increase your datacenter efficiency while increasing the value and capabilities of your company’s IT investment by allowing multiple operating systems, applications and user sessions to run simultaneously on a single computing system. AMD is a leader in virtualized solutions. By integrating key virtualization features directly into silicon, AMD Opteron™ processor-based platforms deliver unprecedented value and scalability to virtualized datacenters. •Minimizepowerandcoolingcosts •Maximizeyoursoftwareinvestment •Streamlinedeploymentsandupgrades •Minimizedatacenterspaceandoverheadexpenses •Simplifyyourserverandclientsystems’infrastructure •Improvesystemperformance,manageabilityanddatasecurity

Datacenter consolidationAMD maximizes computing density and power efficiency to help public sector customers consolidate datacenters. Our solutions enable fast, secure and efficient applications for datacenters, including virtualization, power optimization, collaborative work environments, and database management.> Up to 16 cores, 4 memory channels and even greater memory capacity than

ever before.8

> 4P servers based on the AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processors, with up to 64 cores in 2U 4P systems can handle complex multithreaded problems and business intelligence.

> AMD Virtualization™ technology (AMD-V™) optimizes virtualization and security features to help improve performance.

> Low-power processors help keep virtualized datacenter power budgets in check.

High Performance ComputingAMD’s leading-edge High Performance Computer (HPC) solutions are in some of the leading supercomputers, enabling our customers and partners to solve complex problems around the world. AMD Opteron™ processors provide consistent, energy-efficient server platforms that scale to meet any HPC demands. With AMD’s continued advancements in multi-core x86 architectural designs, our HPC solutions are helping the public sector meet expanding high performance computing requirements. > AMD Opteron™ processor technology is featured prominently on the latest

TOP500 supercomputer list.> Half a million AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processor cores have already

shipped to some of the most demanding customers in the world including Sandia National Laboratories, the Department of Defense and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Why?

•AMDoffers8-,12-and16-coreprocessorswithuptofourmemorychannels for high throughput HPC applications.

•Scalabilityto4Pwithno“4Ptax”forlowernodelatencyinhighly parallel applications.

The new AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processor delivering the world’s highest x86 core density is designed to let users host more virtual machines per server, handle more database users and solve more complex HPC applications with fewer nodes and less power and offer a better option for the hyper-efficient, virtualized, cloud-ready world.

The new AMD Opteron™ 4200 Series processor brings unparalleled processing efficiency to your power and IT budgets with the lowest power per core7 – without compromising scalability or performance.

Web/Cloud

AMD Opteron™

6000 SeriesCloud app layer,

memcache back end

Low power cloud front end, app layer

Enterprise virtualization

SMB Virtualization

Performance HPC clusters

AMD Opteron™

4000 Series

HPCVirtualization

1http://blogs.amd.com/stories/files/2010/02/2010_City_of_Austin_Water_10007991.pdf2 LINPACK FLOPS: 239.1 FLOPS, 2 x AMD Opteron™ processors Model 6276 in Supermicro H8DGT server, 64GB (8

x 8GB DDR3-1600) memory, SuSE Linux® Enterprise Server 11 SP1 64-bit, gfortran compiler v4.6, OMPI 1.5.3, AMD Core Math Library 5.0.0.0, Compiler Flags: -fomit-frame-pointer -O3 -funroll-loops -W -Wall -mavx -mfma4 –fopenmp 130.1 FLOPS, 2 x Intel Xeon processors Model X5670 in Supermicro 6026TT-BIBQF server, 24GB (6 x 4GB DDR3-1333) memory, SuSE Linux® Enterprise Server 11 SP1 64-bit, Intel Professional Compiler v11.1, OMPI 1.5.1, Intel Math Kernel Library 10.3, Hyper-Threading disabled, Turbo Boost Technology enabled, Compiler Flags: -O3 -w -ansi-alias -i-static -openmp –nocompchk SVR-84

3 STREAM benchmark testing performed by AMD performance labs as of November, 2011. 73 GB/s, 2 x AMD Opteron™ processors Model 6276 in Supermicro H8DGT, 64GB (8 x 8GB DDR3-1600) memory, SuSE Linux® Enterprise Server 11 SP1 64-bit, x86 Open64 4.2.5-1 Compiler Suite. 42 GB/s, 2 x Intel Xeon processors Model X5670 in Supermicro X8DTT server, 24GB (6 x 4GB DDR3-1333) memory, SuSE Linux® Enterprise Server 11 SP1 64-bit, Intel Compiler v11.1.064. SVR-72

4 8-core AMD Opteron™ processor Models 4256 EE are rated at 35W TDP (35W/8 = 4.375W/core). Intel ‘s lowest power per core server processor, L5630, is 40W TDP (40W/4 = 10W/core). See http://ark.intel.com/products/series/47915. SVR-95

5 AMD Opteron 6200 Series-based 2P servers can support up to 32VMs each, assuming 1 VM per core. 21 servers fitinarackx32VMs=672VMsperrack.IntelXeon5600Series-based2Pserverscansupportupto12VMseach,based on core counts listed at www.intc.com/pricelist.cfm as of 10/24/11, which equates to 21 servers x 12 VMs = 252 VMs. SVR-90

6 SPEC and SPECjbb are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. The results reflectresultspublishedonhttp://www.spec.org/jbb2005/resultsasof11/15/11.Thecomparisonpresentedaboveisbased on the best performing two-socket servers using AMD Opteron™ processor Model 6282 SE (1ku $1019) and IntelXeonprocessorModelX5690($1663),operatingateachprocessor’sdefaultfrequency.Pricingreflects1kUtraypricing on www.amd.com and www.intel.com as of 11/15/11, and is subject to change. For the latest SPECjbb2005 results, visit http://www.spec.org/jbb2005/results. SPECjbb2005 Score = 1,253,827 bops (16 JVMs and 78,364 BOPs/JVM) using 2 x AMD Opteron™ processors Model 6282 SE: http://www.spec.org/osg/jbb2005/results/res2011q4/jbb2005-20111018-01025.html. SPECjbb2005 Score = 975,257 BOPS (487,629 BOPS/JVM using 2 JVMs) using 2 x Intel Xeon processor Model X5690: http://www.spec.org/osg/jbb2005/results/res2011q1/jbb2005-20110215-00950.html. SVR-77

7 As of November, 2011, AMD Opteron™ processor Models 4200 EE have the lowest known power per core of any x86 server processor, at 35W TDP (35W/8 = 4.375W/core). Intel’s lowest power per core server processor, Intel Xeon L5630, is 40W TDP (40W/4 = 10W/core). See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/xeon/xeon-processor-5000-sequence.html. Previous record held by AMD Opteron processor Models 4100 EE at 35W TDP / 6 cores = 5.83 W/core. SVR-58

8 Compared to AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors. 2 sockets x 12 DIMMs/socket x 32GB DIMMs = 768GB; 4 sockets x 12 DIMMs/socket x 32GB DIMMs = 1.536TB. SVR-57

9 VISION Pro Technology from AMD-based systems with integrated ATI Radeon™ graphics processors support dual monitors. Check with seller to see whether monitors are included with system purchase. Productivity gain as reported by respondents who were not using, but wanted to use, multiple displays. JonPeddieResearch“SpecialReport:Multi-DisplayMarketandConsumerAttitudes,”pp.28-29.

10 Manageability features include support for the Desktop and Mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) management standard.11SecurityfeaturesincludesupportfortheTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)specificationandintegratedvirtualization,aswellasEnhancedVirusProtection(EVP).Aspartofa

comprehensive security program, AMD strongly recommends enabling Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) and using up to date third party anti-virus software.12VISIONProTechnologyfromAMDoffersupto18monthsofimagestabilityonfirst-issuedesktopCPUmodelsandsecond-issuemodels,upto12monthsonthird-issuemodels,andupto

18monthsonfirst-issuenotebookCPUandAPUmodels.13TestingconductedbyAMDPerformanceLabsusinga2011SabineReferenceDesign“Torpedo”showed663minutesusing(11:03min)WindowsIdleasa“Resting”metric.“Active”

battery life using FutureMark® 3DMark™06 as workload test showed 168 minutes (2:48 min). All battery life calculations are based on using a 6 cell Li-Ion 62.16Whr battery pack at 98% utilizationforWinIdleandMobilemark07workloadand96%utilizationfor3DMark06workload.AMDdefines“all-day”batterylifeas8+hoursofcontinuoususeasmeasuredontheWindows idle test. SBNB-I84

14 In tests conducted by AMD Performance Labs, using a 556KB (6 Slide) Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, the AMD A4 APU-based notebook achieved an average 52.25 fps over 3 runs with App Acceleration on versus 13.25 with App Acceleration turned off and the AMD A6 APU-based notebook achieved an average 51.75 over 3 runs with App Acceleration on versus 13 off. SBNB-I-91

15 In tests conducted by AMD Performance Labs, where 62,000 data points where plotted, the AMD A4 APU-based notebook performed the display chart time task on average in 9041.80 milliseconds with App Acceleration on versus 9779.22 milliseconds with it turned off. The AMD A6 APU-based notebook performed the display chart time task on average in 9722.49 milliseconds with App Acceleration on versus 10959.30 milliseconds with it turned off. All times rounded to the nearest one hundredth of a millisecond. SBNB-I92

16IntestsconductedbyAMDPerformanceLabs,inserting5jpegimages(avgsizeoffile232KB)inMicrosoftWordtheAMDA4APU-basednotebookwasabletoperformthetaskonaverage in 57 milliseconds with App Acceleration on versus 62 milliseconds with App Acceleration off, the AMD A6 APU-based notebook was able to perform the task on average in 57 milliseconds with App Acceleration on versus 68 milliseconds with App Acceleration off. SBNB-I94

17IntestsconductedbyAMDPerformanceLabs,runningageneralworkscript(MediumPSTfile22MB)inMicrosoftOutlook,theAMDA4APU-basednotebookonaverageperformedthe“openandclose”taskin2603millisecondswithAppAccelerationonand2888millisecondswithitturnedoff.TheAMDA6APU-basednotebookonaverageperformedthe“openandclose”taskin2916millisecondswithAppAccelerationonand2974millisecondsturnedoff.Alltimesroundedtothenearestmillisecond.SBNB-I93

• Note:for15-17,BothAMDsystemstestswereconductedonanHPProBook6565b.Specificconfigurations:TheAMDA4APU-basednotebookconsistedoftheAMDA4-3310MXAPUwithAMD Radeon™ HD 6480G graphics, 4GB (2X2GB), DDR-1333MHz system memory with Windows 7 Professional X64, SP1. The AMD A6 APU-based not ebook consisted of the AMD A6-3410MX APU with AMD Radeon™ HD 6520G graphics, 4GB (2x2GB) DDR-133MHx system memory with Windows 7 Professional X64 SP1.

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See more. Do more. Get more. With VISION Pro Technology from AMD. VISION Pro Technology offers the right features and performance for public sector customers, delivering the best value on the market while propelling organizations to the next level. VISION Pro-based systems are designed to deliver

the best value, manageability and security for your organization. You will get: > Support for multiple displays,9 enabling enhanced productivity, video

conferencing and e-learning.> Supports new Windows® 7 Enterprise management features through the

DASH standard.10

> Secure passwords and other sensitive data through hardware encryption with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support and advanced Windows® 7 Security.11

> Up to 18 months of stable image support across AMD CPU, chipset and GPU and APU.12

> AMD AllDay™ Power optimizes power consumption to provide up to 8 hours of resting battery life.13

> Professional-grade efficiency enhancements that reduce idle processor power consumption, reduce noise and heat, and enable small form factors and ENERGY STAR® 4.0 and 5.0 compliance.

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Why does AMD have more new public sector customers than ever before?Easy to choose, deploy and own> Right performance, right price> Secure, manageable technology> Long-term value

Energy efficiency> The lowest available power-per-core processor4

> Low notebook energy consumption and AMD AllDay™ Power13

Scalability for future expansion> 1P, 2P and 4P platforms with the same platform and chipset > Multi-generational platform consistency> Consistent features, images and software

The security, reliability and performance you need – all at a price that won’t break your budgetIdeally suited for the needs of the public sector, PCs based on VISION Pro Technology from AMD are easy to choose, easy to deploy and easy to own. AMD technology can help you maximize your budget by delivering affordable performance innovations that help drive productivity on the applications that matter most. Plus, they offer standards-based features that can help reduce management headaches while helping to ensure that sensitive data is protected 24/7/365.

Easing client manageability for public sector customersAMD also helps the public sector improve manageability and the lifecycle longevity required by today’s diverse IT environments. You will appreciate getting support for management and security features that help protect your data and simplify maintenance with:> Support for open standards, enabling greater network flexibility. AMD

client systems that support out-of-band management all support DASH (Desktop and Mobile Architecture for System Hardware). DASH is a suite of specifications that delivers open standards-based web services management for desktop and mobile client systems.

> A unified display driver for client workstations, making system upgrades easy.> Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting on systems to help resolve end-user

problems quickly.

Notebooks with the perfect balance of mobility, productivity and valueGet the work done with VISION Pro Technology-based notebooks. •Nearly 300% better performance in Microsoft PowerPoint with

App Acceleration turned on.14

•Excel spreadsheet charts display faster with App Acceleration on.15

•Build word documents with images in less time with App Acceleration turned on.16

•Spend less time waiting for Microsoft Outlook to open and close with App Acceleration turned on.17

•With AMD A-Series APU-based notebooks, get an average of up to 33% better battery life while viewing PowerPoint slide shows with App Acceleration on.

Superior performance in desktop PCsAMD processor-powered desktop solutions enable the performance necessary for today’s applications along with enhanced security, reliability and manageability.> Maximum security with hardware acceleration of encryption. > Lock down passwords and authentication keys with open industry standard

Trusted Platform Module (TPM). > Full featured and robust out-of-band management with the latest

open-industry standard DASH-based solutions to enable: •Energy savings •Fast security patching •Remote diagnostics for reducing desk side visits