Investment security and dual processor power with PRIMERGY
RXI300 from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Intel 64-bit Itanium2 processor offers data center
performance at a tremendous value
Munich/Germany, July 01, 2004 —With its new Intel®-based PRIMERGY RXI300, Fujitsu
Siemens Computers has introduced a 64-bit dual-processor
Itanium™ 2 rack server. The leading European IT manufacturer
has thereby enhanced its Itanium-based product portfolio, which
includes the renowned PRIMERGY RXI600 4-way rack server. The 2-way
PRIMERGY RXI300 comes with two new Itanium 2 processors (1.4 GHz
and 1.6 GHz) with 3 MB 3rd level cache, as well as the existing 1.5
GHz version with 6 MB 3rd level cache – the most powerful
Itanium 2 currently offered. The new rack server is now available
throughout Europe. Prices in Germany start at around €8,700
(excl. VAT).
Areas of application
The PRIMERGY RXI300 was developed mainly for extraordinary
performance, which are specially required from scientific and
technical applications. It allows users to simultaneously process
huge quantities of transactions, while producing better analyses
and higher quality image processing. 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 slots and 2 GB ethernet ports add to the
machine’s first-class capabilities. Its compactness makes the
server ideal for data center environments: at only 2 height units
(HU), as many as 23 systems can be integrated into a 46 HU large
rack.
A large proportion of Itanium 2 users also profit from
Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ Intel-based hpcLine (high
performance computing) for complex technical applications. This
group will benefit above all from the Itanium 2 processor’s
improved performance and better suitability for large CAE (computer
aided engineering) designs.
Binary compatible and suitable for many operating systems
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 value optimized Itanium 2 processor
architecture. Even major software providers support this
architecture with ever increasing enthusiasm. These vendors can now
offer complete 64-bit solution stacks for business critical
computing scenarios in combination with software for large ERP
(enterprise resource planning) solutions requiring processors with
such capabilities. In this respect, the PRIMERGY RXI300 rack server
is now officially certified for SAP R/3 under Windows and Linux.*
The full binary compatibility of the Itanium 2 processor
family with 32-bit hardware means that existing 32-bit software can
run problem-free on Itanium 2-based PRIMERGY servers, offering
additional investment protection. Optimizing the execution speed of
32-bit applications is taken care of by Microsoft’s IA32
execution layer.
Technical highlights
- New value optimized Intel Itanium 2 processors (with 1.4
GHz/3 MB 3rd level cache and 1.6 GHz/3 MB 3rd level cache).
- High-performance Intel Itanium 2 processor from the
PRIMERGY RXI600 (with 1.5 GHz/6 MB 3rd level cache)
- Up to 16 GB 2-way interleaved DDR SDRAM with memory
scrubbing and Chipkill functionality.
- Integrated dual-channel LSI Ultra320 SCSI controller with
RAID 1 functionality for connecting up to two hot-plug hard drives.
- Externally accessible Ultra320 SCSI channel for connecting
PRIMERGY tape drives.
- Three I/O slots (one PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz and two PCI-X
64-bit/100MHz).
- Two onboard Gigabit ethernet LAN ports.
- Base model equipped with CD/DVD-ROM combo drive.
- Standard redundant hot-plug fans (5+1).
- Two standard 350W hot-plug power supply modules (redundancy
available with optional third hot-plug power supply module).
- Rack housing of only 2 HU.
*) for Windows, see www.sap.com/benchmark/, for Linux
www.sap.com/solutions/netweaver/linux/platforms/fsc.asp
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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider
with a responsible strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and
Business Critical Computing products, services and solutions. With
a portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from
handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure
solutions. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a strong presence in all
key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging
the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint
shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet
the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium
enterprises and private users. For further please visit::
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
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