Fujitsu Expands Itanium-Based Product Portfolio With PRIMERGY RXI300 Two-Way Rack Server; 64-bit Intel Itanium 2 Processor Offers Data Center Performance at Tremendous Value.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Fujitsu Computer Systems today rolled out a new 64-bit dual-processor Intel(R) Itanium(TM) 2 rack server A server housed in a horizontal case 1.75" high that mounts in a rack. A large datacenter may have thousands of rack servers, which if housed in tower cases would take up five times as much space. See rack mounted. , extending its Itanium-based product portfolio. Ideal for space-constrained data centers, the new PRIMERGY(R) RXI RXI Remote Xml Interface 300 server is two height units (2U) and accommodates one or two Itanium 2 processors operating at 1.40 GHz, 1.50 GHz or 1.60 GHz. The cost-effective 1.40 GHz and 1.60 GHz processors are optimized for dual-processor servers and incorporate a 3 MB third-level cache. The high-performance 1.50 GHz processor, code-named Madison, features a 6 MB third-level cache to greatly improve processor utilization. "Fujitsu is a worldwide leader in the Intel(R), Linux, and 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). (R) architecture servers with industry leading reliability and extensive availability features," said Richard McCormack, vice president of product and solutions marketing for Fujitsu Computer Systems. "The new Itanium-based PRIMERGY RXI300 server further demonstrates our commitment to offer a broad range of solutions so our customers can tackle their most demanding business-critical applications." The PRIMERGY RXI300 server was developed specially for scientific and technical applications, enabling users to simultaneously process huge quantities of transactions, while producing better analyses and higher quality image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished . The server's outstanding performance also means commercial applications run faster and more efficiently. Integrated RAID-1 functionality allows the mirroring of important data for improved security and availability, while the three PCI-X (PCI eXtended) An enhanced PCI bus technology originally developed by IBM, HP and Compaq that is backward compatible with existing PCI cards. PCI and 32-bit PCI-X slots are physically the same, and PCI cards can plug into PCI-X slots. slots and 2 GB Ethernet ports add to the machine's capabilities. Its compact form factor makes the server ideal for data center environments: at only 2U, up to 23 systems can be integrated into a 46U rack. With the addition of the PRIMERGY RXI300 two-way rack server, Fujitsu now has two Itanium-based servers in its lineup. Early this year the company began shipping the PRIMERGY RXI600 server, a high-performance, four-way rack server ideal for large databases, business intelligence and data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse . "Fujitsu is poised to capture a large piece of the expanding Itanium 2 market with its two-way and four-way rack servers," said Vernon Turner, group vice president and general manager, Enterprise Computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , IDC. "These rack servers are powerful, flexible and scalable IT solutions that can help businesses looking to migrate their entire infrastructure to a 64-bit environment, including 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. , database and most critical applications." There is increasing support for Itanium 2 architecture and 64-bit computing in both Linux and Windows operating environments. The introduction of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit edition and the availability of 64-bit versions from SUSE and RedHat Linux provide a good basis to increase the high-end server market penetration of the Itanium 2 processor architecture. Major software providers are backing this architecture and can now offer complete 64-bit solution stacks for business critical computing environments. The Itanium 2 processor is also well suited for large 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. (enterprise resource planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. ) solutions, which benefit from the processor's high performance and 64-bit memory addressing. In fact, the PRIMERGY RXI300 rack server is already officially certified for SAP R/3 under Windows and Linux(1). The PRIMERGY RXI300 is also fully compatible with existing computing environments. The full binary compatibility of the Intel Itanium 2 processor family with 32-bit hardware means existing software can run on the Itanium 2-based PRIMERGY RXI300 server. Its performance running these applications is enhanced by the Microsoft IA32 Execution Layer, which optimizes the processing speed of 32-bit applications for Itanium-based systems. Technical highlights --New value-optimized Intel Itanium 2 processors (with 1.4 GHz/3 MB L3 cache or 1.6 GHz/3 MB L3 cache) --High-performance Intel Itanium 2 processor (with 1.5 GHz/6 MB 3rd level cache) --Up to 16 GB two-way interleaved DDR SDRAM with memory scrubbing and Chipkill functionality --Integrated dual-channel LSI LSI: see integrated circuit. (Large Scale Integration) Between 3,000 and 100,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, VLSI and ULSI. Ultra320 SCSI controller with RAID-1 functionality for connecting up to two hot-plug hard drives --Externally accessible 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. channel for connecting external tape drives --Three I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output slots (one PCI-X 64-bit/133 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 two PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz) --Two onboard Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ports --Base model equipped with CD/DVD-ROM combo drive --Standard redundant hot-plug fans (5+1) --Two standard 350 Watt hot-plug power supply modules (redundancy available with optional third hot-plug power supply module) --Rack housing of only 2U PRIMERGY servers are a key product line in the Fujitsu TRIOLE(TM) strategy for optimized IT. Aiming to meet the needs for open-standard IT infrastructure systems and improved business continuity and efficiency, the TRIOLE strategy is designed to help corporations and public institutions expand the scope of their activities, quickly set up new operations, achieve system stability and reduce total cost of ownership. Pricing starts at $9,200 (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) for the PRIMERGY RXI300 server. About TRIOLE The TRIOLE strategy is based on real life customer experiences and three core technological areas in which Fujitsu has leading-edge expertise: integration, virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. and automation. Virtualization separates applications and data from dedicated systems; automation refers to the autonomic self-healing and adaptation of IT infrastructure to meet changing business needs; and integration is the fast, low cost and low risk implementation of those technologies across the full IT infrastructure spectrum, including server, storage, network and middleware elements. Fujitsu has applied these core concepts to develop pre-verified solution templates that will serve as functional building blocks to speed the construction of highly reliable open-system installations. About Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6702) committed to the design, development and delivery of advanced computer systems and managed services for the business enterprise. The company offers a complete line of high-performance mobile and desktop computers, scalable and reliable servers as well as managed and professional services. Fujitsu Computer Systems emphasizes leading-edge technology, exceptional product quality, and productivity, as well as outstanding customer service. More information on Fujitsu Computer Systems is available at us.fujitsu.com/computers. About Fujitsu Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, highly reliable computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/. (1) For Windows, see www.sap.com/benchmark/, for Linux see www.sap.com/solutions/netweaver/linux/platforms/fsc.asp Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. PRIMERGY is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). GmbH. TRIOLE is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited in Japan and other countries. Intel and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation without notice or liability. Product description data represents Fujitsu design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results may vary based on a variety of factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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