Augmentix Introduces New Rugged, High-Availability Server with Superior Performance.A+1950 Rugged Server, IT-Compatible with Dell[TM] PowerEdge[TM] 1950 III Server AUSTIN, Texas -- Augmentix Corporation, a leader in rugged computing solutions for demanding environments, today announced the launch of its new high-availability and advanced performance, rugged server - the A+1950. Offering Intel([R])'s latest generation Xeon([R]) 64-bit dual- and quad-core processors and new security and energy optimization technologies, the A+1950 provides military, industrial and government customers with a rugged 2-socket, 2U mission-critical rack and transit case mount server based Refers to hardware or software that runs in the server. Contrast with client based. on Dell's[TM] PowerEdge[TM] platform. The A+1950 is a re-engineered and ruggedized Dell PowerEdge This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. 1950 III server. By utilizing many common system components, Augmentix is able to provide a rugged, rack-dense server that can be seamlessly integrated into Dell-centric enterprise IT infrastructures. Ruggedization and heightened server management of the A+1950 are achieved through the application of Augmentix's proven mechanical, structural, thermal, filtration and server management technologies. "With the introduction of our 4th generation platform, Augmentix continues to set the standard for rugged servers and what customers should expect in an enterprise-class rugged server," said Stephan Godevais, President and Chief Executive Officer of Augmentix. "By leveraging Dell's award-winning PowerEdge servers and applying Augmentix's rugged engineering expertise, we are able to provide our military and industrial customers with all of the benefits of a best-in-class enterprise and commercial server, in a rack-dense, 2U ruggedized solution," Godevais said. Key Product features of the A+1950 2U rugged server include: Simplified IT and Reduced Complexity with: * Common Dell Platforms: Image and component commonality with Dell PowerEdge servers (1950 III, 2900 III, 2950 III) means simplified deployment, management and maintenance, and improved productivity. * Industry standards and open technologies: Allows seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with existing IT infrastructures; providing improved efficiency, easier scalability, and single support model management, in addition to interoperability with other system elements. Enhanced System Uptime achieved through: * Augmentix Armored Protection System[TM] (APS): A proven ruggedization system comprised of: * Unique Engineering Designs: Thermal, shock, vibration, and airborne contaminant contaminant /con·tam·i·nant/ (kon-tam´in-int) something that causes contamination. contaminant something that causes contamination. protection systems. * Advanced Construction Materials: Corrosion-resistant, industrial-strength steel housings with stiffener stiff·en tr. & intr.v. stiff·ened, stiff·en·ing, stiff·ens To make or become stiff or stiffer. stiff plates and support bars. * Independent MIL-STD-810F Testing and Certification: proven reliable in extreme temperatures, varying vibration conditions, humidity, and altitude. * Multiple Redundancy Options: AC hot-plug 670-W power supplies (1+1); user-accessible hot-plug cooling (fans); 2 user-accessible 2.5" SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. or SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. hot-plug hard drives; RAID controller A disk controller card that supports one or more RAID configurations. Originally only for SCSI drives, RAID controllers have become very popular for PATA and SATA drives. See RAID. (with battery-backed cache), dual embedded NICs with failover and load balancing support. * Intelligent Server Management: The Augmentix Server Availability Management Processor[TM] (A+SAMP) - intelligent, embedded computer provides extensive highly-secure, web-based remote monitoring, reporting, and recovery capabilities, in addition to remote systems management over secure IP connection. * Enhanced Security: Trusted Platform Module In computing, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is both the name of a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, as well as the general name of implementations of that specification, often called "TPM chip" or "TPM Security Device" (Dell). (TPM (1) See TP monitor. (2) (Transactions Per Minute) The number of transactions processed within one minute. See TPS. (3) (Trusted Platform M ) protects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Optimized, Efficient Ergonomics: * "Right-sized" for space conscious deployments. Re-engineered to fit into space conscious rack mount and transit case deployments. The A+1950 III 2U measures 3.4" H x 16.8" W X 20.9" D. * Optimized power consumption/performance per watt: On-board, real-time power monitoring based on PMbus industry standard. Energy efficient components and power supplies for lower and smarter energy consumption. Latest Proven Technologies: The A+1950 provides advanced server technology in a fourth-generation platform with superior computing power including: * Up to 2X 3.16 GHz Quad-Core or 2x 3.0 GHz Dual-Core Intel[R] Xeon[R] processors, 1066 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. or 1333 MHz Front Side Bus, up to 32 GB 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. fully-buffered DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) A printed circuit board that holds memory chips and plugs into a DIMM socket on the motherboard. See memory module. DIMM - Dual In-Line Memory Module memory, dual 10/100/1000 onboard NICs (supports TOE), two I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output slots on separate PCI buses (PCI express or PCI-x). Augmentix rugged server deployments include a wide range of Military customers from the USMC, Navy, Air Force and Army, in addition to homeland security and industrial applications. The Augmentix A+1950 is available from Augmentix or an approved channel partner. About Augmentix Augmentix provides military, enterprise and government customers with mission-critical computing solutions for rugged environments. Augmentix servers and mobile products combine best-in-class technologies and standardized components from industry leader Dell with proven ruggedization methods from Augmentix. Its rugged systems are environmentally robust and technologically advanced. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is venture backed by Austin Ventures, Centennial Ventures and G-51 Capital. www.augmentix.com. Copyright (c) 2008 Augmentix Corporation. Augmentix and the Augmentix logo are registered trademarks, and Rugged. Redefined, Rugged. Reliable, Right-Sized., and Armored Protection System, are trademarks of Augmentix Corporation. Dell and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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