Compaq Makes it Easy to Deploy Fibre Channel Storage with High Availability Clusters using StorageWorks and ProLiant Servers.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1999--

Bundles include 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced storage high-availability bundles designed to ease deployment of high availability Fibre Channel storage for ProLiant servers. These pre-packaged bundles are sized for workgroups, departments, and business-critical enterprise environments. The combination of industry-leading Fibre Channel-based Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 8000 storage subsystems, Compaq ProLiant Cluster servers, and cluster software kits, coupled with comprehensive installation and maintenance services, plus a 90-day money-back guarantee on the Compaq hardware and software and the unused portion of the maintenance services leverages all the strengths of Compaq.(1) The bundles are available in the U.S. and Canada from Compaq and participating channel and reseller partners.

The bundled packages reduce complexity for customers interested in implementing Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN)-enabled solutions for the first time. They represent proof points for Compaq's Enterprise Network Storage Architecture (ENSA), Compaq's vision of the storage utility that defines an architecture for storage with unbounded performance, availability, and capacity for use throughout an enterprise. ENSA is a key part of the company's overall vision for NonStop(R) eBusiness computing.

"We've made it easy for customers and channel partners to order and deploy Fibre Channel SAN-enabled products," said Rick Nagengast, Director, North American Storage Segment, Compaq Computer Corporation. "We've configured, tested, and certified the hardware at the factory, and we're offering these as pre-packaged bundles. The hardware with the high-availability cluster software kits coupled with installation services leverages all the strengths of Compaq. No other company can provide this level of integrated products and services from a single vendor."

"These bundles represent Compaq Services' commitment to ensuring that our customers can receive comprehensive lifecycle services, including consulting, installation, and support," said Fran Delaney, Vice President of North American Customer Service, Compaq Computer Corporation. "From product installation to support for the most critical situations, we work with our customers to protect their investment and business."

The new pre-packaged bundles include:

-- Workgroup Bundle for 150 users: Includes the StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 with 50 GB of hot-plug storage and two dual-processor ProLiant 1850R servers, each with a 450 MHz CPU and 128 MB RAM. Also included are one-year, 7 x 24 x 365 onsite hardware support with four-hour response time and one-year 7 x 24 x 365 operating system software Bronze-level telephone support with two-hour response time. This solution supports the Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare operating systems (not included), and is priced at $49,995.(2)

-- Departmental Bundle for 400 users: Includes the StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 system with 100 GB of hot-plug storage and two dual-processor ProLiant 6400R servers, each with a 500 MHz CPU and 256 MB of RAM. Also included are one-year, 7 x 24 x 365 onsite hardware support with two-hour response time, one-year 7 x 24 x 365 operating system software Silver-level telephone support with one-hour response time, quarterly activity reviews, and annual system health check. This solution supports the Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare operating systems (not included), and is priced at $99,995.(2)

-- Enterprise Business Critical Bundle for 1,000 users: Includes the StorageWorks RAID Array 8000 system with 200 GB of hot-plug storage and two dual-processor ProLiant 6400R Servers, each with a 500 MHz CPU and 1 GB RAM. It is a highly available system with no single point of failure. Also included are one-year, 7 x 24 x 365 onsite hardware maintenance with two-hour response time, one-year 7 x 24 x 365 operating system software Gold-level telephone support with normal one-hour response time or 30-minute response time for critical calls. It also includes proactive and preventive services, monthly activity reviews, annual visits to the customers' site, two System Health checks, and a named technical account manager. This solution supports the Microsoft Windows NT operating system (not included) and is priced at $219,995.(2)

Factory-configured and tested by Compaq CustomSystems, the bundles are designed to support a host of applications including Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and file and print services for customers who demand high availability in their solutions. The number of users specified for each bundle is an average and may vary. Each bundle is shipped in the cabinet and arrives ready for the operating system and application software to be loaded. Specific configuration, pricing, ordering and Compaq hardware and software money-back guarantee information is available from Compaq and participating channel and reseller partners.

Company Background

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. 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.

(1) 90-day hardware and software money-back guarantee applies to the Compaq hardware and software, and the unused whole-months portion of Maintenance Services for the bundles described in this press release that are ordered by December 31, 1999 and shipped by January 31, 2000. This partial refund 90-day Compaq hardware and software money-back guarantee is based on the actual purchase price. Customers can contact 1-800-344-4825 or 1-800-STORWOR for complete details. Customers are responsible for shipping costs back to the purchase location (Compaq or reseller) and for any de-installation charges. They may contact their Compaq sales person or channel or reseller partner for returns.

(2) Actual Compaq and reseller prices may vary. The 90-day hardware and software money-back guarantee is based on the actual price of the Compaq hardware and software purchased.

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