Dell Launches Small Business Server For $599; Company Also Announces High-Performance Intel Xeon-Based System for Corporate Customers.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2002 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), the leading server provider for small- to medium-sized businesses, today announced the PowerEdge(tm) 600SC, a new small business server that offers double the performance of its predecessor, and Pentium(R) 4 technology at a price that is hundreds of dollars less than systems from major U.S. competitors. For customers requiring more expandability and performance, Dell also introduced the PowerEdge 2600 featuring dual Intel(R) Xeon(tm) processors running up to 2.4GHz and 6GB of double data rate (DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory ) memory. New Server and Tape Drive Provide Integrated Business Solution The PowerEdge 600SC, with fast DDR memory and integrated Gigabit(a) Ethernet, is designed for small- to medium-sized business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) customers who want to migrate from a desktop PC-based network to a true client-server architecture client-server architecture Architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer). . It's priced starting at $599 for Intel Celeron(tm) processors, and $799 for Pentium 4 processors. Customers can also combine the server and PowerVault(tm) 100T-Travan40 tape drive for $1,000, providing a complete data protection solution for small workgroup applications or file and print sharing. The new PowerVault 100T internal tape drive, individually priced at $399, delivers up to twice the capacity and speed of current Dell IDE tape drives and allows customers to quickly back up and recover their business-critical information. "Businesses that still use desktop computers for file and print sharing are ideal customers for Dell's latest server and storage offerings," said Mark Melenovsky, research manager for IDC. "Dell's strategy of delivering enterprise technology at low prices removes significant barriers for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of server technologies, and is a major reason why Dell is the leading supplier of server hardware to SMB customers in the U.S."(b) Mainstream Enterprise Server Delivers Increased Performance, Availability The PowerEdge 2600 brings Intel Xeon technology and high-performance Ultra320 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. drives to the mainstream server market with prices starting at $1,999. Designed for both SMB customers with high growth requirements as well as enterprise workgroup and departmental environments, the PowerEdge 2600 is ideal for file and print sharing and Web serving, clustered computing applications, storage area networks (SANs) and small-scale database applications. Customers can manage the server remotely without using a PCI slot (hardware) PCI slot - A connector on Peripheral Component Interconnect and the associated physical space occupied by the installed PCI card. with the optional embedded remote access, a technology traditionally found in the data center. Additional product specifications include: -- Up to eight hot-plug SCSI drives for 584GB(c) of internal storage -- Optional embedded RAID with 128MB of battery-backed cache -- Six 64-bit PCI-X expansion slots -- Hot-plug redundant power and cooling -- Embedded Gigabit network interface card The new PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage system also feature Dell's Intelligent IT management portfolio that combines Dell OpenManage(tm) systems management software, hardware features, support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services and integrated third-party management tools to help increase productivity and improve the value of IT infrastructure. The PowerEdge 600SC and PowerEdge 2600 servers are available with factory installation of Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server, Microsoft 2000 Small Business Server and Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. . The PowerEdge 2600 is also available with Windows 2000 Advanced Server and is certified and validated for 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. . Both servers are also certified and validated for 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 can be purchased immediately. Additional information on Dell servers is available at www.dell.com/poweredge and on Dell storage systems at www.dell.com/powervault. About Dell 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. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $32.1 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com. Pricing, specifications, and availability may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges extra, and vary. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. U.S. only. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography or photography. Dell, PowerEdge, PowerVault and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) This term indicates compliance with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. standard 802.3ab for 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. , and does not connote con·note tr.v. con·not·ed, con·not·ing, con·notes 1. To suggest or imply in addition to literal meaning: "The term 'liberal arts' connotes a certain elevation above utilitarian concerns" actual operating speed The operating speed of a road is the speed at which motor vehicles generally operate on that road. The precise definition of "operating speed", however, is open to debate. of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. (b) Source: IDC PC Tracker, Q1 2002. (c) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; accessible capacity varies with operation environment. |
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