PRIMERGY TX150 S2, RX100 S2 custom-made for branch offices, data centres, mid-tier market

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is boosting the appeal of its entry-level monoprocessor servers with the new S2 generation of its PRIMERGY TX150 tower server and RX100 rack server.

The PRIMERGY TX150 S2 has been enhanced to operate even more economically while offering better performance and reliability. Its sheer range of functionality and high performance is as convincing as the integration of quality future-oriented technology.

The PRIMERGY RX100 S2, meanwhile, symbolises ultra-compact economy with its improved utility and expanded data centre fail safety. Both servers come with Server Management Suite, ensuring simple installation and configuration, as well as a choice of Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processors. The Pentium-based models will go on sale at the end of July, while the Intel Celeron version will be available one month later.

"The PRIMERGY TX150 S2 is a multipurpose monoprocessor server that offers excellent performance and scalability and sets new class standards for expansion options," says Sean Wainer, Product Manager Enterprise Products at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "It can be configured either as a cost-optimised variation with new SATA technology (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), or as a SCSI version with this system`s renowned availability features. The forerunner to the S2, the PRIMERGY TX150-SATA rapidly established itself as the new interface standard, due to the advantages it offers. Our entry-level unit includes RAID 0, 1, 10 functionality, which ensures outstanding data security."

"In configurations of two or more SATA hard disks (up to four are possible), the PRIMERGY TX150 S2 with Intel Pentium 4 processor offers a clear price benefit compared to a SCSI solution. Two SATA hard disks can be purchased for the same price as a single SCSI disk of equal capacity. At the same time, the server offers failsafe operation, reduced downtimes and perfect serviceability since the data is backed up by means of RAID 1 controllers and the hot-plug capability of the hard disks."

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The PRIMERGY TX150 S2 offers flexible entry into the world of Intel-based tower servers. The choice of Ultra320 SCSI or SATA hard disk technology makes the TX150 S2 the server of choice for a wide variety of organisations, including mid-sized companies. Because it can be integrated into 19-inch racks, the PRIMERGY TX150 S2 can also be put to use for special data centre tasks.

"The server is suited to precisely those areas where performance and scalability need to go hand in hand with high system availability for continuous operation. Target customers include small organisations that deploy department-level servers for various tasks and infrastructure services, as well as branch offices that use application servers for dedicated applications. Classic areas of deployment include business, industry and office applications. The TX150 S2 also supports special applications. It can act as a file or print server, an Internet or intranet server, a communication server for gateways, firewalls, or as a Web server."

* 2.8GHz Intel Celeron processor / 533MHz Front Side Bus / 256KB SLC (second-level cache), (or) 2.8, 3.0 or 3.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 processors / 800MHz Front Side Bus / 1MB SLC.

* Up to 4GB DDR SDRAM PC3200, ECC.

* Up to four (7) SCSI hard disks (max. 1022GB) or four SATA hard disks (max. 640GB).

* Two PCI-X 64-bit /66 MHz (1x short, 1x ZCR), two PCI 32-bit / 33MHz slots, 5V.

* SCSI RAID 1 (IME) onboard, ZCR option, (or) SATA RAID 0, 1, 10 (5 optional) PCI slot.

* Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s ports.

* Onboard server management controller for simple administration with PRIMERGY ServerView Suite products (ServerStart and ServerView).

* Four LEDs for power/standby, hard disk activity, system status and identification on front panel, two LEDs for system status and identification on rear.

* RemoteView, RemoteView Service Board (RSB), chipDISK and hot-plug, redundant power supply available as options.

The PRIMERGY RX100 S2 is an energy saving monoprocessor rack server measuring one height unit (1 HU) and incorporating SATA hard disk technology with onboard RAID 0 and 1 functionality. "The combination of its compact size combined and optimised server management result in a lean IT infrastructure that is simple to administer, thus saving time and money. The functionality and price-performance make the exceptionally competitive PRIMERGY RX100 S2 ideal for data centre solutions and server farm concepts running 19-inch rack environments."

The PRIMERGY RX100 S2 is the first PRIMERGY mono-rack server that can be operated either with two fixed "easy change" or two hot-plug SATA hard disks with a capacity of up to 320GB. The new SATA RAID technology allows configurations with either mirror disks or "striped disks", thus providing the same RAID/hot-plug functionality as comparable SCSI models at an attractive price.

Thanks to its enhanced functionality and security, the PRIMERGY RX100 S2 offers an easy path of entry into the rack server segment. Expandable, manageable and easy to maintain, this high-performance thin server has been designed to meet all the needs of a demanding client group, including Internet and application service providers (ISPs/ASPs), dot-coms and data centre customers.

Other typical RX100 S2 application areas at present range from infrastructure or connectivity servers and front-end servers in multi-tier scenarios to terminal servers with connected storage subsystems. Configuration of the PRIMERGY RX100 S2 is so flexible and versatile that the most favourable platform can be provided for every application.

* 2.8GHz Intel Celeron processor / 533MHz Front Side Bus / 256KB SLC (second-level cache), (or) 2.8, 3.0 or 3.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 processors at / 800MHz Front Side Bus / 1MB SLC.

* Up to 4GB DDR RAM PC3200, ECC.

* Up to two SATA hot-plug or easy-change hard disks (max. 320GB).

* SATA RAID 0, 1 onboard for non hot-plug and hot-plug.

* Two PCI 64-bit / 66MHz slots.

* Two Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s ports.

* One 3.5-inch floppy disk, one optional 5.25-inch CD/DVD drive.

* Operating panel and LEDs for simple integration, operation and identification in 19-inch racks.

* Onboard server management controller for comprehensive server and server management functionality with PRIMERGY ServerView Suite products (ServerStart and ServerView).

* Optional RemoteView.

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