ServerWorks Corp. Announces Partnership with IBM on High-Performance Server Core Logic

Strategic Insights -

IBM Corporation has chosen ServerWorks Corp.'s ServerSet III HE core logic for its new Netfinity 7100 and Netfinity 7600 servers, which support up to four Pentium III Xeon processors running at 550 MHz. These new systems leverage IBM's Netfinity X-architecture, incorporating technologies such as Active PCI and integrated Chipkill memory for high-availability operation. ServerWorks Corp.'s ServerSet III HE core logic plays a key role in the memory system's high-availability operation, supporting a 256-bit wide memory system with up to sixteen PC133 registered DIMMs for a maximum capacity of 16-GBytes. This partnership reflects a deeper technological cooperation between IBM and ServerWorks Corp.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM has incorporated ServerWorks Corp.'s ServerSet III HE core logic into its new Netfinity 7100 and Netfinity 7600 servers, supporting up to four Pentium III Xeon processors running at 550 MHz.
  • The new systems leverage IBM's Netfinity X-architecture, which includes Active PCI and integrated Chipkill memory for high-availability operation.
  • ServerWorks Corp.'s ServerSet III HE core logic plays a key role in the memory system's high-availability operation, supporting a 256-bit wide memory system with up to sixteen PC133 registered DIMMs for a maximum capacity of 16-GBytes.
  • This partnership reflects a deeper technological cooperation between IBM and ServerWorks Corp.
  • The ServerSet III HE's north bridge supports a 256-bit wide memory system with up to sixteen PC133 registered DIMMs, providing high-availability memory for Intel-based servers.
  • IBM emphasizes the ability of these systems to handle mission-critical applications, where system hardware reliability, availability, and serviceability are crucial.
  • The integration of Chipkill memory into the ServerSet III core logic makes this high-availability memory even more affordable for customers.
  • James Gargan, director of Product Marketing at IBM Netfinity, stated that IBM's ongoing relationship with ServerWorks allows them to blend the best components the industry has to offer with their own X-architecture.
  • Raju Vegesna, ServerWorks' president and CEO, commented that the partnership between IBM and ServerWorks reflects how a solid relationship can strengthen both partners and yield better products for end customers.

Statistics:

  • The new Netfinity servers support up to four Pentium III Xeon processors running at 550 MHz.
  • The ServerSet III HE core logic supports a 256-bit wide memory system with up to sixteen PC133 registered DIMMs for a maximum capacity of 16-GBytes.
  • IBM has delivered the new Netfinity 7100 and Netfinity 7600 servers, which begin shipping this week.
  • ServerWorks Corp. has delivered more than two million ServerSet chipsets since its inception in 1995.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "ServerWorks Corp. Announces Partnership with IBM on High-Performance Server Core Logic", March 14, 2000
  • IBM Corporation, "Netfinity 7100 and Netfinity 7600 Servers"
  • ServerWorks Corporation, "About ServerWorks"
  • Note to Editors: Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. IBM and Netfinity are trademarks of IBM Corporation. ServerSet is a trademark of ServerWorks Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.