Axil Computer 8-Way Windows NT Server Sets New Standard for TPC-C Benchmark Performance; Axil Computer Announces Support for Microsoft SQL Server, Enterprise Edition.CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1997--Axil Computer Inc., a leading developer of Intel-based symmetrical multiprocessing (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. ) servers, today announced that its Northbridge NX801 server has set a new TPC-C A benchmark that measures overall transaction processing performance. See TPC. benchmark performance record on the Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. Server platform. A Northbridge NX801 with 8 Intel(R) Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processors completed an average of 14,501 transactions per minute-C (tpm-C) at $78.73/tpm-C, using the industry standard TPC-C benchmark. Axil ax·il n. The upper angle between a lateral organ, such as a leafstalk, and the stem that bears it. [Latin axilla, armpit. Computer today also announced its support for Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. 6.5, Enterprise Edition. "We've engineered the NX801 to provide exceptional transaction processing performance, scalability and dependability for mission critical applications," said Bob Nilsson, vice president of Marketing for Axil Computer Inc. "The outstanding results produced by the NX801 in TPC-C benchmark tests are a direct result of Axil's design innovations, such as our Adaptive Memory Crossbar technology. Moreover, these results provide ample proof that Intel-based SMP servers and Microsoft SQL Server, Enterprise Edition are more than ready for enterprise-level transaction processing applications." Axil Computer's TPC-C benchmark results were obtained with an 8-way system running entirely under Windows NT-based software. The tests were run under Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 using Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Enterprise Edition relational database management system relational database management system - relational database and BEA Tuxedo transaction monitoring software. The Northbridge NX801's hardware configuration consisted of eight 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. processors and a Symbios Logic Metastor RAID disk subsystem. "We're very pleased with the results achieved by Axil Computer's Northbridge NX801 using SQL Server 6.5, Enterprise Edition," said John Nordlinger, lead product manager for SQL Server at Microsoft Corp. "This new TPC-C performance record is solid evidence that Axil's NX801 and the enterprise editions of Windows NT Server and SQL Server provide a powerful platform for enterprise applications." Designed from the ground up for Microsoft Windows NT Server, Axil Computer's Northbridge servers scale up to 8 Intel(R) Pentium Pro(TM) processors. Both the stand-alone Northbridge NX801 and the rack-mountable NX803 incorporate Axil's Adaptive Memory Crossbar technology, an ultra-high performance memory subsystem capable of mainframe class system performance. In addition, Northbridge servers are designed to support industry standards to ensure application portability and low cost of ownership. About Axil Computer Inc. Axil Computer Inc., a subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics America, was the first computer vendor to ship 8-processor Pentium Pro-powered, Windows NT servers. In fact, the second server in the Northbridge family, the NX803, won BYTE's Best of Show award at COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall '97. Axil sells its products through a worldwide network of value-added resellers and distributors. For additional information, contact Axil Computer directly at 800/284-AXIL, or visit Axil's website at http://www.axil.com . CONTACT: Axil Computer Steve Harrington, 978/371-8100 steve.harrington@axil.com or Sterling Communications, Inc. Carol Nash, 408/441-4100 cnash@sterlingpr.com |
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