HP Unveils New Departmental Server with Intel Chip, Enhancing Performance and High-Availability

Strategic Insights -

The Hewlett-Packard Company has announced a new departmental server incorporating the Intel chip, designed to deliver reliable performance and high-availability for mission-sensitive application servers. This addition to the HP NetServer LH family enhances its ability to maximize IT staff effectiveness by providing a robust platform for businesses to run their operations. The new HP NetServer LH II system features the 333MHz Pentium II processor, which is expected to deliver the highest performance available at current midrange price points while offering ongoing investment protection. Current customers will be able to migrate to the new processor technology with a cost-effective and easy-to-install upgrade kit.

Key Takeaways:

  • The HP NetServer LH II system incorporates the Intel 333MHz Pentium II processor, enhancing performance and high-availability for mission-sensitive application servers.
  • The system supports up to two Pentium II processors (266MHz, 300MHz, or 333MHz), 113.4GB of internal storage, dual Ultra-wide SCSI controllers, and redundant power supplies.
  • The HP NetServer LH II system comes standard with HP TopTools, HP's browser-based server management solution, and HP Navigator installation and configuration software.
  • Dual internal SCSI controllers provide built-in duplexing and automatic server re-start, while redundant network interface cards (NICs) ensure maximum uptime.
  • Support for Microsoft Cluster Server and hot-swap disk drives provide additional availability features for a complete solution.
  • Current HP NetServer LH Pro and LH II systems' customers can migrate to the new processor technology with a cost-effective and easy-to-install upgrade kit.

Statistics:

  • The new HP NetServer LH II 333MHz systems are expected to carry a street price of about $4,999 (U.S.).
  • Volume shipments are scheduled to begin in February.
  • HP and Intel have a long-standing partnership, delivering solutions that meet customers' ever-changing needs.
  • The new HP NetServer LH II system is part of the award-winning HP NetServer LH family, designed for delivering reliable performance and high-availability.
  • HP has 121,900 employees and had revenue of $42.9 billion in its 1997 fiscal year.

Sources:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company press release, dated without explicit date, but mentioned in the context of the announcement.