Dell OptiPlex Delivers Rambus Technology to Mainstream Desktop; OptiPlex GX200 Combines Exceptional Performance and Long Product Lifecycle.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2000 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company and a premier provider of Internet infrastructure, today announced availability of the OptiPlex(tm) GX200, a powerful desktop PC featuring the high performance RAMBUS(R) memory system for the demanding mainstream corporate and institutional customers. "The OptiPlex GX200 is the ideal platform for today's knowledge worker in an enterprise environment that leverages the Internet/intranet for real-time information and communication," said Carl Stolle, vice president and general manger OptiPlex products. "With the OptiPlex GX200, Dell delivers the high performance and increased bandwidth of RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Pronounced "r-d-ram." A dynamic RAM chip technology from Rambus, Inc., Los Altos, CA (www.rambus.com). Rambus licensed its memory designs to semiconductor companies, which manufactured the chips. to mainstream business customers." Starting at $1,149(1), the OptiPlex GX200 is Dell's second OptiPlex desktop PC based on the Intel 820 chipset and RAMBUS(R) Dynamic memory. A base configuration includes an Intel Pentium III processor at 600 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. with 256 KB Advanced Transfer Cache The Advanced Transfer Cache (ATC) is Intel's name for the L2 cache contained within their processors, starting with the Pentium III "Coppermine". In "Coppermine" it offered a significant boost in cache performance resulting in notable per clock performance gains for the CPU when and 133 MHz front-side bus, 64 MB RDRAM, 10 GB(2) hard drive, integrated 8 MB 4X AGP graphics, integrated 3COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. (R) 10/100 networking, integrated audio, and a 1.44MB floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive in a small form factor chassis. Standard features include Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processors from 600 to 866 MHz with 256 KB advanced transfer cache and 133 MHz front-side bus, up to 1 GB(3) of PC700 or PC800 RDRAM, EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. ATA-66 hard drives or Ultra/160 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. hard drives, and up to 16 MB of RAM integrated into the 4X advanced graphics port (AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ) enabling exceptional graphics performance and visual quality for today's multi-media and Web-based applications. RDRAM improves efficiency in PCs performance by allowing multiple software applications to use memory simultaneously. RDRAM also provides increased memory bandwidth headroom for future processors. The OptiPlex GX200 is designed to provide flexibility and outstanding serviceability in four system configurations -- mini-tower, medium and low-profile desktops, and the small form factor desktop -- all of which share a common systemboard allowing customers to use identical customized software applications across all four configurations. Based on the award-winning OptiFrame(tm) chassis, the OptiPlex GX200 systems feature tool-less entry for quick disassembly dis·as·sem·ble v. dis·as·sem·bled, dis·as·sem·bling, dis·as·sem·bles v.tr. To take apart: disassemble a toaster. v.intr. 1. and reassembly. All OptiPlex systems come with a standard three-year limited warranty(4) with next-business-day onsite service(5). All OptiPlex systems are built for manageability using Dell's OpenManage(tm) technology. Dell OpenManage(tm) provides capabilities such as: -- Wired for Management Wired for Management (WfM) was a primarily hardware-based system allowing a newly built computer without any software to be manipulated by a master computer that could access the hard disk of the new PC to paste the install program. (WfM) 2.0 (with Web-based enterprise management (WBEM (Web-Based Enterprise Management) An umbrella term for using Internet technologies to manage systems and networks throughout the enterprise. Both browsers and applications can be used to access the information that is made available in formats such as HTML and ) support) -- Desktop Management Interface (DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). ) 2.0s -- Enhanced SMART II technology -- Asset Information -- Remote boot with multiple protocols support -- Remote system wake-up -- System event alerting Dell's OptiPlex desktop PCs deliver a dependable network-ready design to business and institutional customers who want maximum productivity, serviceability and lasting value on their desktops. More information on the OptiPlex desktop PC family can be found at www.dell.com. According to industry analyst firm IDC, Dell was the leading desktop supplier to medium and large businesses worldwide in the fourth quarter of the 1999 calendar year(6). About Dell Dell is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $25.3 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 210 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. 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 on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. (1) Without monitor (2) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment (3) 512 MB at launch; 1GB when available. (4) For a complete copy of our Guarantees or Limited Warranties, please write to Dell USA L.P, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 Attn: Warranty. (5) Service may be provided by a third-party provider under contract with Dell. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting (6) Source: IDC, Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker based on worldwide "PC Shipments by Vendor" for 4Q99. Dell, OptiPlex, OptiFrame and OpenManage are trademarks of 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. . Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Rambus and RDRAM are trademarks of Rambus Inc. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion