Dell Boosts Power and Performance of Workgroup and Departmental PowerEdge Servers; Faster Processor, Increased System Memory Capacity Now Available.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today upgraded its award-winning line of workgroup and departmental PowerEdge(R) servers with increased processor and memory capabilities for higher levels of system performance. Available immediately, Dell introduced the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 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. and 500 MHz processors to the PowerEdge 1300, 2300, 4300 and 4350 servers, and doubled the memory capacity of its PowerEdge 2300 and 4300 servers from one to two gigabytes. The improvements are designed to give customers additional performance in their file and print, email, Internet and database applications. Customers can also protect their existing investments by upgrading current PowerEdge 1300, 2300, 4300 and 4350 systems with the faster processors. More information on all 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. server products is available at www.dell.com/products/poweredge/index.htm. Dell, the No. 2 server vendor in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and No. 4 worldwide(1), transitions the latest, most relevant technology into its products when those new technologies become available. Customers benefit from the efficiency of Dell's build-to-order business model by having access to the latest technology immediately, with no delay related to inefficient inventory management or channels that need to be cleared of older product. Dell now offers the new processors in the following PowerEdge server models. PowerEdge 4350: Featuring up to two Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processors, redundant components for enhanced reliability and three hard drives for 27GB(2) of internal storage, the PowerEdge 4350 is a compact departmental server designed to maximize space in an industry-standard server rack. Ten PowerEdge 4350 servers can be installed in one rack, which is vitally important in a data center to maximize computing power within the available space. Dell also provides rack kits that allow the PowerEdge 4350 to be installed in industry-standard racks offered by many of Dell's largest competitors. Prices for the PowerEdge 4350 start at $5,399. PowerEdge 4300: Available now with up to 2GB of memory, the PowerEdge 4300 is tailored for medium and large businesses, and government institutions to run business-critical file-and print-sharing, electronic mail and database applications. The PowerEdge 4300, available in both a floor-standing or rack-mounted version, offers the same features as the PowerEdge 4350, with increased internal storage capacity of up to 126GB. Prices for the PowerEdge 4300 start at $5,395. PowerEdge 2300: Also available now with up to 2GB of memory, the PowerEdge 2300 offers up to two Pentium III processors, optional hot-pluggable hard drives, and internal storage capacity of up to 72GB. The award-winning PowerEdge 2300 server line, available in both a floor-standing or rack-mounted version, is designed to provide small-businesses and remote sites departmental-level availability and scalability in a workgroup server. Prices for the PowerEdge 2300 start at $2,099. PowerEdge 1300: Dell's newest workgroup server offers small- and medium-size businesses core server features to run their key computing tasks, at prices starting lower than many desktop systems. The server, which can support up to two processors, embedded server management, and 1GB of memory, is also ideal for remote computing and branch locations, or to run dedicated server applications such as file and print, Internet/Intranet and e-mail. Prices for the PowerEdge 1300 start at $1,699. Additional fibre-channel or SCSI-based storage capacity can be added with Dell's family of PowerVault(tm) external storage products, and select Dell servers can be clustered with PowerVault products for additional levels of system availability. In addition to performance and expandability, Dell PowerEdge servers offer customers a range of manageability and redundancy features often associated with more expensive proprietary systems. Each PowerEdge server ships standard with HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. Network Node (networking) network node - (node) An addressable device attached to a computer network. If the node is a computer it is more often called a "host". Manager Special Edition for management of up to 250 nodes, such as desktop PCs or servers. HP's ManageX Special Edition, for application and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. management, also is shipped with each server. For remote management, the servers can be purchased with the Dell Remote Assistant Card-2 (DRAC-2). DRAC-2 is designed to provide advanced warning of potential server failure, and allows system administrators to remotely access, diagnose and manage their servers even if the operating system is unresponsive unresponsive Neurology adjective Referring to a total lack of response to neurologic stimuli or the system has lost power. Every PowerEdge server can be built-to-order and shipped directly from the factory, offering customers the exact configuration they want for their computing environment. Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT(R) Server 4.0, Novell(R) intraNetWare(R) 4.11 and NetWare(R) 5 operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. can be factory-installed on all Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell's build-to-order capability and factory-installation program can reduce costs and risk for the customer and help ensure product quality and consistency when purchasing multiple servers. Other operating systems or software applications, such as Linux or other industry-standard UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). variations, can be configured upon request, tested and installed through DellPlus Custom Factory Integration. DellPlus is a value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. for customers who require more complex, or specialized server solutions, that are pre-configured by Dell and shipped to the customer ready-to-use. Service and support for PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage products is provided by Dell and Dell Service Providers, Wang Global(R), Unisys(R), NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers Corp., and DecisionOne. Through its service alliances, Dell global customers have access to a combined worldwide force of more than 35,000 engineers, technicians, analysts and consultants. The PowerEdge server family includes a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. (3) and 30-day Getting Started Helpline helpline Noun a telephone line set aside for callers to contact an organization for help with a problem helpline n → teléfono de asistencia al público for installation and configuration support. Twenty-four hour DirectLine(SM) operating system support is also available on certain systems. Customers can select optional enhancements to their service plan, including additional years of next-business-day on-site service, custom installation services, and CriticalCare(R) Plus four-hour response in 50 major metropolitan areas. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell, PowerEdge and CriticalCare are registered trademarks, PowerVault and OpenManage are trademarks, and DellWare and DirectLine are registered service marks of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft and 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. are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. and IntraNetware are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (1) Source: International Data Corporation, Commercial Systems and Servers bulletin. Rankings based on U.S. and Worldwide "PC Server Shipments by Vendor" for Q2, 1998. (2) For all hard drives listed, GB means 1 billion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating system. (3) For a complete copy of our Guarantees and Limited Warranties, write: Dell USA, L.P., Attn: Warranty, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. |
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