The Sun Fire V40z server is a new-generation, four-processor server with world-class performance and features that enable customers to solve their IT needs more efficiently and at lower costs. Based on the AMD Opteron processor with HyperTransport technology, the Sun Fire V40z server provides linear processor scalability and high-speed I/O throughput for x86 applications. The Sun Fire V40z server is also highly flexible and can run 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and applications, protecting customer investments in existing IT infrastructures while enabling them to easily migrate to next-generation 64-bit computing. Additional features of the Sun Fire V40z server include: high rack density (3RU high); redundant power and cooling and RAID storage (to ensure continued server operation) and Lights Out Management (for remote system monitoring and control, as well as easy firmware upgrades).