Compaq Delivers Its Most Affordable ProLiant Server; New ProLiant 400 Server Offers Latest Technology to Power Diverse Corporate Network Applications.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation, the world's leading PC server vendor, today announced immediate availability of the new Compaq ProLiant 400, its most affordable corporate server featuring the manageability, reliability and flexibility corporate customers expect from the ProLiant family. The ProLiant 400 offers the latest technology, including the Intel Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. 350, 400 or 450 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, Wake-On-LAN remote management and Integrated Wide-Ultra2 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. , to provide increased system performance to meet the diverse business needs of corporate customers. The new server is the first ProLiant to break the sub-$1500 barrier. The ProLiant 400 is a single-processor server providing corporate users with the benefits of a ProLiant server while maintaining the cost and ease-of-use of an entry-level server. The simple chassis design provides easy serviceability to maximize uptime in demanding IT environments. The ProLiant 400 also offers the most comprehensive pre-failure warranty in its class, which provides free replacement of hard drives and Pentium II processors preventing unexpected downtime(1). "Corporate customers want an affordable server they can easily integrate into their environment for a variety of network applications, such as basic file/print, remote access and firewalls," said Mary McDowell, Vice President and General Manager, Industry Standard Server Division, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. . "For the first time, we are providing corporate customers with a ProLiant server designed to meet a wide range of enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. requirements at a breakthrough price." Latest Technology at a New Price Point The ProLiant 400 provides corporate customers with the latest industry-standard features they demand, including: -- The latest Pentium II processors - speeds of 350 MHz, 400 MHz or 450 MHz provide corporate customers with greater processing power for demanding applications -- Wake-On-LAN - enables IT managers to remotely power up the server to retrieve data or manage the system during off-hours -- Integrated Wide-Ultra2 SCSI - offers corporate users faster 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 throughput and support for external storage units without sacrificing a PCI slot (hardware) PCI slot - A connector on Peripheral Component Interconnect and the associated physical space occupied by the installed PCI card. -- High-speed front side bus design, 100 MHz GTL GTL - Gunning Transceiver Logic + - enhances performance through improved CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. throughput and memory access -- 512 KB secondary cache See L2 cache. (memory management) secondary cache - (Or "second level cache", "level two cache", "L2 cache") A larger, slower cache between the primary cache and main memory. - increases capacity for improved system performance and reduced CPU utilization -- 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. SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. - offers faster memory speeds for increased system and application performance, with improved data integrity. It also adds another layer of reliability by preventing server shutdown in the event of a correctable memory error. ProLiant's Industry-leading Manageability and Reliability The Compaq ProLiant 400 server lowers a customer's total cost of computing by delivering the industry-leading manageability, and hardware and software reliability for which the ProLiant brand is recognized. Compaq's server management tools simplify operations and minimize IT resources while providing a seamless integration into existing network environments. Compaq SmartStart software optimizes configurations and simplifies the setup of required system hardware and software components, making configuration and driver updates faster, easier and more reliable. Compaq Insight Manager software helps corporate IT managers prevent problems before they occur, with features such as pre-failure alerts and identification of hard drive degradation. Compaq designs and tests its servers for maximum reliability to keep networks running and to enhance business productivity. The ProLiant 400 offers improved reliability through support for Compaq's SMART Array Controller, which increases data integrity and uptime through storage fault tolerance and storage management. In the event that errors occur, the Automatic Server Recovery (ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) Using voice recognition to replace keypad entry for telephone voice menus. Typically used to speak the digits 0 through 9 insted of keying them, ASR systems may be able to recognize a limited vocabulary. See voice recognition and AVSR. ) restarts a server, minimizing intervention by IT staff. In addition, the Compaq network of resellers and industry partners provides customers with network planning and design Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator [1]. , integration and life-cycle systems support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to help lower technical support costs. Flexible and Expandable Server The flexibility of the ProLiant 400's enables it to be deployed across diverse network functions, as either a single-function or multi-function server for all network applications, including basic file/print, remote access and communications, and firewall applications. As with all ProLiant servers, the ProLiant 400 is optimized for both Microsoft Windows NT and Novell NetWare to provide ease-of-deployment and compatibility across today's enterprise environments. The ProLiant 400 server expands to help businesses protect their IT investments with expandability features such as six total expansion slots, capacity for two non-hot-plug hard drives and one removable media bay, and up to 384 MB of RAM. Pricing and Availability All pricing is based on U.S. estimated street prices. Reseller prices may vary. The ProLiant 400 is available immediately with prices starting at $1,471 for a system with a Pentium II 350 MHz processor with 512KB of L2 cache and 64 MB of ECC memory. Company Background Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a Fortune Global 100 company. Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. |
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