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Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX300 Blade Server Tailored Perfectly for Data Centers and Internet Service Providers

Posted on: Thursday, 12 February 2004, 06:00 CST

Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Jennifer McKim, 408-746- 3300 jennifer_mckim@us.fujitsu.com Megan O'Neil, 408-764-9466 moneil@us.fujitsu.com or Maples Communications Inc. Brandon Farris, 408-764-9432 bfarris@maples.com Eric Paulsen, 949-447-0710 epaulsen@maples.com

Blades Receive Performance Boost, Save Energy with New Intel Pentium M Processor

Fujitsu Computer Systems today debuted its Intel-based PRIMERGY(R) BX300 blade server now with the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor and up to 4 GB of ECC-protected DDR SDRAM memory. The combination makes the blade server ideal for tackling intensive applications such as extensive terminal server installations or a large number of Web servers, in addition to lowering cost per server blade and reducing space requirements in the rack over standard servers.

The PRIMERGY BX300 blade server system consists of a highly scalable, 3U-high 19-inch rack server with a modular infrastructure for housing up to 20 ultra-compact server blades. The new blades can achieve even higher throughput via an optional PCI slot, which accommodates a Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel connection. This makes it suitable for integration into corporate networks or providing additional functionality in network-attached storage (NAS) infrastructures - an aspect vital to Internet service providers and application providers when deploying blade servers.

The high overall performance of the blade server together with its comparatively low heat dissipation is made possible through the use of special components and low-voltage processors borrowed from mobile technology. Compared to earlier generations of the Low Voltage Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor family, the Intel Pentium M Processor - supported by a doubling of installable main memory to 4 GB - delivers a hefty boost in productivity. The Pentium M Processor's larger second-level cache and high clock speed of 1.6 GHz can offer up to a 25 percent increase in output over existing dual-server blades when deployed, for example, as a Web server with Internet Information Server 6.0 under Windows Server 2003 Web Edition.

The server chassis features redundant and hot-plug power supplies and fans, as well as an integrated keyboard/video/mouse switch to allow direct access to each individual server blade. Autonomous blade servers fitted with the new processor and its power-saving technology deliver increased processing and computing performance, while a stable, high-performance LAN connection for the PRIMERGY server blades is enabled by the redundant hot-plug Gigabit Ethernet switch blades.

Meanwhile, the management blades, similarly redundant and hot pluggable, enable remote administration over a LAN or serial connection via a single dedicated interface - regardless of the system status. A deployment software solution offering a host of options for simple and effective software distribution to the individual blades, as well as the cloning of existing installations, is also available. In the rack, status information and location are indicated by LEDs both in the chassis and on the PRIMERGY blade servers.

The PRIMERGY BX300 blade server not only provides extraordinary computing performance per unit of rack space, but also greatly reduces power consumption relative to conventional servers on account of the special board technology. In addition, PRIMERGY server management solutions simplify blade server installation, administration and monitoring.

Technical highlights:

--3U chassis with redundant, hot-plug infrastructure components

--Highly scalable with up to 20 hot-pluggable mono server blades with Intel Pentium M processor running at 1.4 or 1.6 GHz / 400 MHz FSB

--Up to 4 GB ECC DDR-SDRAM main memory

--Up to two 20 or 60 GB IDE hard disks in a RAID-or 1 array

--2 Gigabit Ethernet channels per server blade

--Ultra-high availability and scalability based on the use of redundant components

--Full support for Linux and Microsoft Windows Server 2003

--Proven and easy-to-use server management software (local/ remote)

--Optional automated deployment solutions

--Optional 64bit/66 MHz low-profile PCI slot

--Available for fibre channel or Gigabit Ethernet connections

--Attaches to server blade, taking the adjoining server blade slot (connections through the front)

Pricing starts at $6500 (USD) for the PRIMERGY BX300 blade server.

About Fujitsu Computer Systems

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) committed to the design, development and manufacture 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 user comfort 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/.

Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. PRIMERGY is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 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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