Re: Sun will be far too expensive in WSs and small - midrange servers, IMO, No Mas. Compaq and Dell will kill them if they try to go there.
Read what you get, then check the price at the end. It's not bad for a "real" server, instead of a glorified PC (not my opinion of the things, but it is the opinion of a very large number of information systems people out there). If you compare prices, don't forget to include server software. You'd better not count SUN out quite yet.
Sun Enterprise Ultra 5S Server
Product Description
Enterprise 5 is a cost-effective, fast, PCI-based system that connects to any network using SolarisTM for Intranets software. Easy to use, it is designed around standard components and powered by Sun's scalable SolarisTM operating environment. The Sun Enterprise Ultra 5S server is an excellent choice for MIS departments that need to reduce costs and save space. Its affordable price and flexible growth path make it an excellent Web or dedicated application server that supports e-mail, print, and file requirements.
With SolarisTM 2.5.1, 2.6 and 7 operating environment, every Sun server comes available with SolarisTM Web Start for fast network-based installation of the Solaris operating environment Eases and speeds the installation of Solaris on hosts and clients
Includes Solstice AdminSuiteTM, which provides a consistent, easy-to-use, graphical interface for common system administration functions. Includes a User Manager for managing user accounts, a Database Manager for manipulating Solaris administration data, a Host Manager for connecting client systems to the network, a Software Manager for controlling installation of Solaris software packages, a Serial Port Manager for managing serial ports remotely, and a Print Manager for network printing. Eases system administration
Includes AnswerBookTM for on-line network access to all SunTM manuals, including browse and network print capability Speeds access to information, reduces cost
Solstice SunNet ManagerTM enables administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of LANs and WANs Remote monitoring and control of networks lowers costs, increases uptime
Enterprise 5 System with 1 CPU slot, 4 memory slots, 3 PCI I/O slots, and 1 EIDE disk bay, includes:
(1) 360MHz UltraSPARC-II CPU, 256K E-cache
256MB memory (2 x 128MB DIMMS)
(1) 8GB 7200RPM EIDE disk drive
32X CD-ROM
1.44MB Floppy
Solaris 7 and 8 full server license installed
Warranty Upgrade to SunSpectrum Gold
Any additional options chosen are shipped with, but not installed in, the system selected.
$2,793.00
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