FSC’s new PRIMERGY RXI300 server delivers optimised solutions for scientific and technical environments
Posted: 29 July 2004
Intel 64-bit Itanium2 processor offers data center performance at a tremendous value
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has launched the Intel-based PRIMERGY RXI300, a 64-bit dual-processor Itanium 2 rack server targeted at large enterprises that need high performance servers for specific processor-intensive applications, such as scientific and technical applications, financial modelling or other HPC (high performance computing) applications.
The PRIMERGY RXI300, developed mainly for extraordinary performance, 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.
“With the launch of the PRIMERGY RXI300, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has positioned itself as the provider of a complete portfolio of 2-way rack servers, culminating in this product with its 64-bit architecture,” said Ashraf El-Arabaty, Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Solutions, Fujitsu Siemens Computers. “More importantly, the new server has managed to overcome the shortcomings of the familiar 32-bit architecture, complemented by software solutions for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and HPC (High Performance Computing) which extensively utilize the new features of the Itanium 2 processor, offering complete 64-bit solution stacks for Business Critical Computing scenarios.”
FSC has thus 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.
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.
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.
About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is Europe's leading IT Company with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Business Critical Computing products, services and solutions. With a portfolio of exceptional depth, its offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class infrastructure solutions. The company has a strong presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging the strengths, innovative drive and global reach of its joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, Fujitsu Siemens Computers meets the needs of large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users.
For more information see www.fujitsu-siemens.com
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