The 2.6 GHz Opteron 2218 Second Processor from Dell provides a flexible, manageable, and scalable solution for your server. Featuring Dual-Core technology, this processor enables one platform to meet the needs of multi-tasking and multi-threaded environments, providing platform longevity. Its direct connect architecture helps improve system performance and efficiency by directly connecting the processors, the memory controller, and the I/O to the CPU. With native support for hardware-assisted AMD Virtualization (AMD-V), Opteron 2218 processors can help streamline the datacenter to achieve enhanced levels of efficiency and utilization. With all these power packed features and more, the 2.6 GHz Opteron 2218 can help streamline the datacenter to achieve higher levels of efficiency and utilization.