The processors, which come in single or quad-core models, will offer a bridging functionality that allows multiple systems to connect over a PCIe link, removing the need for an external PCIe switch.

Jasper Forest provides a scalable option to system designers with a single-core, 23-watt processor to a quad-core, 85-watt processor using the same socket.

The chips will also protect against data in case of a power failure with a function called Integrated Asynchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Self-Refresh memory. The feature automatically detects a power failure as it s happening and enables allows memory controller sequences to finish and forces the system memory to a self refresh before shutting down.

Bobroff said that in terms of work load consolidation, the new Jasper Forest chip can natively handle storage management processing functions such as data deduplication, data snap shots, storage virtualization and any basic storage management requirements.

"All the control and management aspects of storage management systems and with RAID being integrated into a CPU can simplify hardware and software design," he said. "There s no hardware acceleration for algorithms like we have here."