ALR rolls in quad servers with new Intel Pentium Pro 200-Mhz 512-KB Processors; continues the lead in delivering highest performing PC server to date.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1996--In a move designed to widen its lead over competitive server manufacturers, Advanced Logic Research, Inc.(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AALR AALR American Association for Leisure and Recreation AALR General Company for Land Reclamation, Development and Reconstruction (stock symbol) ) Monday announced that it will incorporate Intel's new 200/512 Pentium(r) Pro processor into its highly successful Revolution Quad6 product line. The new Intel processor, with its larger 512-KB L2 cache (Level 2 cache) A memory bank built into the CPU chip, packaged within the same module or built on the motherboard. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, and its memory is slower than L1 memory. The L2 cache feeds the L1 cache, which feeds the processor. , is expected to add an enhanced level of power to the system. Targeted at high volume database and transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. applications, the Revolution Quad6 is the first server to begin shipping to offer the power of up to four Pentium Pro processors. The new 200/512 Pentium Pro processor compliments this design with enhanced scalability and better performance under demanding database applications including those needed in internet / intranet solutions. "Once again, ALR ALR Administrative License Revocation ALR Agricultural Land Reserve (Canada) ALR Automatic Locking Retractor (seat belts) ALR Australian Law Reports (University of Tasmania Library) is ahead of the pack in delivering the latest server technology." states Genny Ortegon, vice president of marketing for ALR states. "This new processor will further enhance the performance of the Revolution Quad6, blurring the distinction between PC servers and traditional mainframes." "The 200 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. 512K cache Pentium Pro processor is our fastest processor yet," said John McNulty, director of Enterprise Programs at Intel. "ALR's Quad6 not only takes superb advantage of the processor's power but also uses the processor's built-in SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. bus to make it simple for users to scale from one to four CPUs. A system like that can handle the vast majority of today's server applications, workgroup to enterprise." New 200/512 Models The Revolution Quad6 200/512 incorporates Intel's fastest Pentium Pro processor (the 200-MHz Pentium Pro processor with 512-MHz of integrated L2 cache), SMP support for 1 to 4 Pentium Pro processors, 64-MB of ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. (error checking and correcting) RAM expandable to 2-GB, a 1-MB PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). graphics adapter, EISA (Extended ISA) Pronounced "ee-suh." A PC bus standard that extends the 16-bit ISA bus (AT bus) to 32 bits and provides bus mastering. ISA cards can plug into an EISA slot. bus technology and an innovative dual PCI bus. Additionally, the system is available in both a tower and a rack-mountable form factor. Floor-standing Tower Configuration The floor-standing Revolution Quad6 offers 7 PCI slots, 7 EISA slots, and 1 shared PCI/EISA slot for a total of 15 usable expansion slots. The double wide chassis provides thirteen externally accessible storage bays. ALR InforManager, a built-in hardware management product, safeguards system operation by monitoring and reporting key operational data (including processor temperature, fan operation, system voltage, memory faults, and chassis security). This information can be accessed through both OS applets which allows for remote administration and a unique LCD touchscreen control panel conveniently located on the front of the system chassis. Rack-Mountable Server For ease of service and centralized management, the ALR Revolution Quad6 is available in rack-mount form factor. This system drawer includes 2 PCI slots, 1 EISA slot, the flexibility of 5 shared PCI/EISA slots, redundant power supplies, and twelve drive bays including 6 half-height hot swap bays. Also included is ALR InforManager which can be accessed through operating system applets. Supporting Options Various factory options are available including RAID controllers, fast/wide SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. drives, hot swappable storage options, memory, ethernet adapters, and tape backups. Service and Support The ALR Revolution Quad6 includes the industry's most aggressive warranty, the ALR 5/36 year warranty. Pricing and Availability The new ALR Revolution Quad6 and Rack-Mountable Quad6 models will be available beginning of July. Pricing with one processor is listed in U.S. dollars, reseller pricing will vary. -0- Revolution Quad6 Tower Suggested Retail Price 200/512 Model 1-64 $15,795 Rack-Mountable Quad6 6-200 SD512 $17,795 -0- CONTACT: Advanced Logic Research, Irvine Genevieve Ortegon Internet: gennyo@alr.com or David Sorenson Internet: davids@alr.com 714/581-6770 714/581-9240 FAX Web Site: http://www.alr.com |
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