TRI-STAR COMPUTER Introduces StarServers For NT Networks, Web Hosts and Intranets.TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1997--TRI-STAR COMPUTER today introduced two StarServer configurations for NT networks, web hosts and Intranets in response to strong customer demand. "For several years we've been building servers based on specifications from existing customers," said TRI-STAR President Robert Powers. "The response has been so positive and the requests so frequent that we decided to introduce two server models to the market to further serve the needs of all our customers." The base StarServer configuration is $4,595 and includes dual 200MHz (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. Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processors, 64MB EDO Edo: see Tokyo, Japan. ECC DIMM RAM ECC memory that is housed in DIMM modules. See DIMM. , Adaptec Ultra Wide SCSI-3 controller, 64 Bit graphics accelerator, 15-inch monitor, 12X 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. CD-ROM drive, Intel 10/100 Ethernet, Integrated Creative Labs Audio and 4.3GB Ultra Wide SCSI-3 40MB/sec 7200 RPM hard drive. A second configuration, the StarServer Elite, includes a similar configuration with three 4.1GB Ultra Wide SCSI-3 hard drives for $6,995. Windows NT Server can be added to either model for $699. As with all TRI-STAR systems, StarServer customers can always choose a custom configuration to best suit their needs, including many other add-on options like 9.1GB hard drives up to 512 MB RAM and 4GB/8GB DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. backup. Founded in 1988, TRI-STAR COMPUTER Corporation is a privately-held company that manufactures low-cost, high-quality, high-performance Windows NT graphics workstations and servers. TRI-STAR workstations and servers are used mainly by graphic intensive software users in the CAD/CAM/CAE, and 3D animation markets. Tri-Star's standard and customized workstation systems are primarily sold directly to end users via direct mail catalogs and selectively through specialized Value Added Resellers. Company headquarters are at 2424 W. 14th Street, Tempe, AZ, 85281-6900. TRI-STAR can be reached at 602/731-4926 or by fax at 602/731-4979. For sales information call 800/800-7668. TRI-STAR BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. : 602/731-9383 and web site: www.tri-cad.com . CONTACT: TRI-STAR COMPUTER Jennifer Froelich, 602/731-4926 ext. 4550 jenniferf@tri-cad.com or K.B. Communications Kathleen Botz, 602/396-4245 or 602/517-6334 kbcommun@aol.com or For sales information, 800/800-7668 |
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