Fujitsu Siemens Rolls Out Two New Rack-mounted PRIMERGY Servers

8/21/2003 - Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the leading European vendor of secure Business Critical Computing and Mobility solutions, has launched two new innovative PRIMERGY server models to meet growing demand in the rack server segment. The high-end PRIMERGY RX800 server consists of 8 (16) processors in 4 (8) height units designed to meet the demanding requirements of a modern IT infrastructure. The PRIMERGY RX200 server features two processors in a single height unit and is targeted at ASP and ISPs who need a front-end application platform for the constantly growing business. Typical entry-level street prices for the models now available are £1,525 ex VAT for the RX200 and £17,705 ex VAT for the new PRIMERGY RX800 eight-way system.

PRIMERGY RX800 high-end rack server
The new PRIMERGY RX800 combines cutting-edge Intel processor technology (IntelR XEONTM MP processors) with a revolutionary chipset design (high-performance EXA XA32& chipset). The PRIMERGY RX800 is primarily a platform for database applications or for server consolidation in centralised data centre environments. This server introduces proven technology from the mainframe class into the Intel-based server market to include high-availability functions such as hot-plug fans, PCI X slots, disks or memory mirroring options - increasingly key requirements for today's enterprise customers. This means that PRIMERGY-based enterprise solutions are now available 24x7. This technology revolutionises scalability, flexibility and performance, allowing IT directors' greater planning ability and providing higher investment protection. The PRIMERGY RX800 comprises 4-way components, allowing 4-way, 8-way, 12-way and 16-way systems to be developed with ease to meet the user's performance requirements. For systems requiring more than eight processors, two PRIMERGY RX800 servers can be simply combined via a high-speed link. Further investment or upgrading is only necessary when the corresponding performance is required, ensuring that the new PRIMERGY RX800 is ideally placed to support customers' growing requirement for capacity on demand solutions.

Technical highlights:

  • 4 / 8 (12 / 16) Intel Xeon MP processors with up to 2.80 GHz and up to 2 Mbytes of 3rd level cache; 400 MHz FSB
  • 16-processor configuration possible using two basic units
  • High-performance EXA XA32 chipset
  • Up to 64 Gbytes of ECC PC2100 DDR SDRAM main memory; memory scrubbing, ChipkillTM, redundant bit steering
  • 6 PCI-X 64-bit hot-plug slots for high-performance and extensive enhancements
  • Max. 292-GB internal hard disk capacity
  • 2-channel Ultra320 SCSI on board with RAID functionality
  • 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN on board
  • Graphics controller on board (8 MB)
  • Redundant and hot-plug fans as standard
  • Redundant and hot-plug power supply as standard
  • Only 4 height units in the 19-inch rack
  • Remote management controller (RSB) as standard
  • Additional PRIMERGY diagnostic LEDs in the system for main memory, CPU, redundant hot-plug fans and power supply, hot-plug PCI X slots
  • Access to all service components without the need for tools

PRIMERGY RX200 front-end rack server
The one unit high, 19-inch rack infrastructure makes the PRIMERGY RX200 ideally suited for constrained or high-cost space environments. The server's functionality and performance makes it ideal for use as a front-end and mid-tier application server in data centres or server farms. The 19-inch rack infrastructure provides a perfect fit as a web application server, an e-mail server, terminal server and generally smaller application server.

The PRIMERGY RX200 fulfills the most stringent demands in this server class in terms of performance and storage capacity: two Intel XeonTM processors, large main memory expansion and an internal hot-plug hard disk capacity of up to 438 Gbytes.

In addition, the hard disks increase the availability and service-friendliness of the system, because of their hot-plug functionality. Standard RAID functionality and state-of-the-art main memory protection mechanisms allow the PRIMERGY RX200 to offer optimum data security. For IT user ease, the installed server management controller used in conjunction with "ServerView" and "RemoteView" offers comprehensive server management functionality.

Technical highlights:

  • Latest Intel XeonTM processor technology with 2.40, 2.80 and 3.06 GHz; 512-Kbyte second level cache and 533-MHz front side bus
  • Intel NetBurstTM micro architecture and hyper-threading technology
  • Up to 12 Gbytes 2-way interleaved ECC DDR-SDRAM main memory with memory scrubbing and ChipkillTM support
  • SCSI / RAID controllers with RAID functionality
  • Dual Gbit Ethernet controller on board for top-speed communication
  • Server management controller on board with IPMI 1.5 compatible management functions
  • Up to three hot-plug Ultra320 SCSI hard disks offer up to 438 Gbytes of overall internal capacity
  • Up to two PCI slots for high-performance expansion cards
  • Simple identification in the 19-inch rack with LEDs at the front and rear
  • ServerStart and ServerView included in the scope of delivery

About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company, supporting customers' growing demands for Business Critical and Mobility solutions. The company draws on the strengths and innovation of its parent companies - Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG - who have a joint R&D spend equivalent to €9 billion per year. Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides its customers with one of the industry's most comprehensive IT product ranges - from PDAs through to the data centre - giving them the choices they need to make real IT infrastructure savings. The company offers Solaris-based PRIMEPOWER UNIX servers for the data centre, best-in-class PRIMERGY Intel-based systems, and a full range of enterprise storage solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is also one of the leading providers of professional PCs, workstations and secure mobile computing products - including PDAs, notebooks and Tablet PCs - to business customers, and is Europe's leading supplier of PCs for home users and small offices.

For further information, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com.

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