Fujitsu Announces New Intel-Based Server for Large Databases and Business Intelligence

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Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced the shipping of its new Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2-based PRIMERGY(R) RXI600, a high-performance 64-bit, 4-way rack server ideal for large databases, business intelligence, and data warehousing. The PRIMERGY RXI600 server can accommodate one to four Intel Itanium 2 processors and is designed to support technical and data-intensive environments. According to Fujitsu, the new server provides maximum flexibility and scalability to meet demanding requirements.

The PRIMERGY RXI600 server is available today throughout North America, with pricing starting at $23,000 (USD). The server's 64-bit architecture makes it ideal for investment calculation models, extracting and analyzing data from enormous databases, and security applications such as data encryption or decryption. The company emphasizes that the server's high availability and management features are essential for these types of environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PRIMERGY RXI600 server is a high-performance 64-bit, 4-way rack server designed for large databases, business intelligence, and data warehousing.
  • The server can accommodate one to four Intel Itanium 2 processors and supports existing software, including 32-bit applications.
  • The IA32 Execution Layer from Microsoft will optimize the processing speed of 32-bit applications on the Itanium 2-based PRIMERGY RXI600 server.
  • The server has a maximum capacity of 438 GB with up to 3 hard disks and supports up to 32 GB of PC2100 DDR-SDRAM directly addressable main memory.
  • The PRIMERGY RXI600 server has a design optimized for 4U and features redundant and hot-plug fans and power supply.
  • The server's 64-bit architecture makes it ideal for investment calculation models, data encryption, and data decryption activities.

Statistics:

  • Pricing for the PRIMERGY RXI600 server starts at $23,000 (USD).
  • The server's 64-bit architecture makes it ideal for 4-way rack applications.
  • The PRIMERGY RXI600 server has up to 32 GB PC2100 DDR-SDRAM directly addressable main memory.
  • The server has up to 438 GB of hard disk capacity with up to 3 hard disks.
  • The PRIMERGY RXI600 server has redundant and hot-plug fans and power supply.
  • The server's design is optimized for 4U.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Announces the Availability of Its Intel Itanium(R) 2-Based PRIMERGY(R) RXI600" (Jan. 26, 2004)
  • Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, "Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Announces the Availability of Its Intel Itanium(R) 2-Based PRIMERGY(R) RXI600" (Jan. 26, 2004)
  • IDC, "Fujitsu Poised to Capture Large Piece of Expanding Itanium 2 Market" (Source: Vernon Turner, Group Vice President, Global Enterprise Server Solutions, IDC)
  • Fujitsu, "Fujitsu and Its Subsidiaries" (Source: http://www.fujitsu.com/)