Compaq Extends Technology and Market Leadership with New ProLiant Xeon Server Models.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 1999-- Full Line of 4-Way Servers Shipping with Intel Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450MHz (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; Upgrade to Smart Array Controller Reduces Downtime 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/. , the world's leading server vendor, today announced four new Compaq ProLiant server models based on the next generation Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processors--offering more choice than any other server vendor. With today's announcement Compaq extends its leadership by combining the latest high-performance processor technology with fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. features and flexible form factors to support the most demanding business applications. Compaq also announced today an upgrade to its industry leading PCI-based Smart Array 3100 ES controllers for high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. and uninterrupted access to mission critical data. "Compaq is committed to rapidly bringing to market the newest advances in processor technology and high availability features for our complete line of industry-standard servers," said Mary McDowell, Vice President and General Manager, Industry-Standard Server Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "This is just one of the many reasons why businesses worldwide trust the Compaq ProLiant family of servers for running their most demanding business critical applications." ProLiant servers based on the Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 500 MHz processors will be introduced in the first quarter of 1999. The Compaq ProLiant 7000 and ProLiant 6500 servers, deliver the levels of availability, performance and scalability required to keep demanding enterprise database, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , 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. and web server applications running in business-critical environments. Both servers offer advanced fault tolerant features including redundant processor power modules, redundant power supplies, redundant cooling fans and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Hot Plug components that can be swapped without powering down the system. To provide a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. , and all the way up to Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. , the ProLiant 7000 and ProLiant 6500 feature the recently announced Compaq NC3131 Fast Ethernet NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. to provide three high-speed network connections through one server slot. Only Compaq responds to customers' business critical needs with servers that offer choice for high density and expansion to best fit customers' IT environments. The ProLiant 7000 supports up to four Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processors with integrated 1 MB or 2 MB Level 2 cache See L2 cache. level 2 cache - secondary cache , and is expandable to 8 GB 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. protected memory. The ProLiant 7000 will be upgradable to future eight-way processor technology. The ProLiant 6500 supports up to four Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processors with integrated 512KB, 1 MB or 2 MB Level 2 cache, and is expandable to 4GB of ECC protected memory. The ProLiant 6500 is ideally suited for multi-server environments where its slim, space saving design allows six units to be stacked in a standard 42U 19-inch rack - a key benefit for external storage implementations, such as clusters or server farms. This rack-ready server can be converted to a tower form factor for maximum flexibility in a wide range of settings. Enterprise Value Class Systems The Compaq ProLiant 6000 and ProLiant 5500 servers offer breakthrough value for enterprise applications and environments, providing high performance solutions platforms for running business critical database, transaction processing, messaging and web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. applications. With advanced high availability features including redundant processor power modules and Hot Plug components, these servers deliver the highest levels of fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. in their class. The ProLiant 6000 supports up to four Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processors with integrated 512KB or 1 MB Level-2 cache, is expandable to 8 GB of ECC protected memory, and features up to 218.4GB of internal storage capacity. The ProLiant 5500 supports up to four Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processors with integrated 512KB, 1 MB or 2 MB Level-2 cache, and is expandable to 4 GB of ECC protected memory. It is available in tower or rack models to fit easily into any environment. Fault Tolerant Smart Array Controllers For the highest levels of fault tolerance, performance and capacity when deploying ProLiant 7000 and 6000 servers with attached storage systems, Compaq also announced today an upgrade for its PCI-based Smart Array 3100ES Controllers. To prevent data loss and ensure uninterrupted access to mission critical data, ProLiant 6000 and 7000 server customers can purchase a Smart Array Software Upgrade and an additional Smart Array 3100ES Controller for automatic, online failover and continuous operation during the replacement of a failed controller. With the Smart Array Software Upgrade, administrators can also reconfigure RAID levels and change the stripe size of logical drives - without taking the server offline. Pricing, Availability and Services All pricing is based on U.S. estimated street prices. Reseller prices may vary. Prices for the ProLiant 7000 server with one Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processor with 1 MB of 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. , 256 MB of ECC memory (Error-Correcting Code memory) A memory system that tests for and corrects errors automatically, very often without the operating system being aware of it, let alone the user. and the Smart Array 3100ES Controller start at $20,909. Prices for the ProLiant 6500 with one Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processor with 512KB of L2 cache and 256 MB of ECC memory start at $11,932. Prices for the ProLiant 6000 with one Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processor with 512KB of L2 cache and 128 MB of ECC memory start at $10,229. Prices for the ProLiant 5500 with one Pentium(R) II Xeon(tm) 450 MHz processor with 512KB of L2 cache and 256 MB of ECC memory start at $7,159. Each product announced today is currently shipping. Compaq Services support the products announced today with a full line of lifecycle services. These include but are not limited to: Installation and Startup Services for NT systems; Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. Installation and Startup Services; four channel-ready, packaged levels of Priority Service Plans to suit customers' hardware, software and warranty support requirements and Availability Assessment for high-availability systems. 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. |
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