IBM Unveils Powerful Intel-Based Servers for e-Businesses

Strategic Insights -

IBM has introduced two cutting-edge servers designed for e-businesses: the 64-processor NUMA-Q E410 and the industry's most affordable technology-leading two-way server, the Netfinity 3500 M20. These servers are powered by Intel's new 700 MHz Pentium III Xeon processors and are designed to support Windows 2000 and Linux environments. The NUMA-Q E410 has shattered industry records by doubling the result of Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line V-series server at nearly half the cost.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NUMA-Q E410 is a 64-processor server that has shattered the industry's foremost data warehousing performance benchmark, doubling the result of Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line V-series server at nearly half the cost.
  • The server is powered by Intel's new 700 MHz Pentium III Xeon processors and supports Windows 2000 and Linux environments.
  • The Netfinity 3500 M20 is a two-way SMP server that supports Pentium III 800 MHz processors and up to 2GB of memory, offering leading technology for budget-conscious customers.
  • The Netfinity 3500 M20 is priced attractively for small to medium businesses, starting at $1,830.
  • The NUMA-Q E410 began shipping on May 22 with an entry price of $69,000.
  • IBM is enabling customers to build intelligent infrastructures on their own terms with UNIX, Linux or Windows 2000 application environments.
  • The NUMACenter framework allows customers to seamlessly manage IBM's entire line of Intel-based servers with upward integration into higher level management infrastructures.
  • Young America Corporation, a leading consumer interaction company, has successfully implemented IBM NUMA-Q systems to support their 900-seat call center and fulfillment business.
  • Mary Lynn Perushek, CIO at Young America Corporation, has praised the investment protection of the NUMA-Q system, which will grow to support three generations of Intel processors.

Statistics:

  • The NUMA-Q E410 has shattered the industry's foremost data warehousing performance benchmark, doubling the result of Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line V-series server at nearly half the cost.
  • The Netfinity 3500 M20 features a 133MHz Front Side Bus processor architecture and an Ultra 160 SCSI interface.
  • The Netfinity 3500 M20 has a high performance 64-bit PCI interface.
  • IBM is offering the industry's most scalable line-up of Intel-based servers for e-business operations.

Sources:

  • IBM Press Release (May 24, 2000)
  • International Business Machines Corporation
  • Young America Corporation
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Intel Corporation
  • TPC (Transaction Processing Performance Council)