Another Server Design win for Intel !!!
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November 26, 2001 08:00
Force Computers Upgrades Flexor System 1, System 2 Embedded Servers to Gigahertz Performance
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2001--
1U, 2U Rack-Mount Systems Now Available with 1GHz Pentium III
Processors -- Fastest On Intel's Embedded Roadmap,
DC Power Supplies Also Offered as an Option
Force Computers, a Solectron company (NYSE:SLR) and a leader in embedded computing, today announced a performance upgrade to its Flexor(TM) System 1 and System 2 embedded servers with availability now including 1GHz Pentium(R) III processors -- the fastest on Intel's embedded roadmap -- as an option. These 1U- and 2U-high systems offer cutting-edge performance for network application requirements in high-density rack-mounts. For OEMs designing solutions for e-commerce vendors, telecommunications providers and others using servers for Web hosts, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs) and other Internet functionality, System 1 or System 2 gigahertz-rated servers can be implemented with up to 42 or 21 units in a 19-inch, 6-foot rack, respectively. Designed to meet space-constrained environment requirements, System 1 and System 2 provide two of the smallest form-factor solutions available at this performance level as well as offer DC power supply unit (PSU) options.
A Range of Configuration Options
Based on PICMG PCI/ISA passive backplane technology, System 1 and System 2 offer a range of configuration options. Single and dual 1GHz Pentium III processor-based single board computers (SBCs) are available on both System 1 and System 2 units. Other SBC options on the servers include:
-- System 1
-- 566 and 733MHz Celeron(R) processor; 600, 850 and 866MHz Pentium III processor; and dual 866MHz Pentium III processors
-- System 2
-- 733MHz Celeron processor; 850 and 866MHz Pentium
III processor; and dual 866MHz Pentium III
processors
All SBCs include graphics, serial, parallel, USB and Ethernet interfaces -- and select SBCs feature SCSI interfaces.
"With the 1GHz Pentium III upgrade, Systems 1 and 2 offer a complete line of solutions from those for high-end network applications like Web caches to scaleable ones for digital imaging," said Michael Beauchemin, Force product manager. "Compared to off-the-shelf products from big vendors who mostly focus on the desktop and limit choice of memory, processor and more, Force products meet exact OEM needs -- from exclusive branding to custom engineering -- since we'll work with OEMs out of our global footprint of design centers, all backed by Solectron's ISO 9001 certified manufacturing strength."
Power Plays, Slot Selection
System 1 offers a standard 200W AC PSU, and System 2 has a standard 385W AC PSU with an option for dual redundancy. These systems also offer a choice of 48V DC PSUs. And system integration meets price/performance needs via many option slots:
-- System 1
-- three slots comprising half-length 32-bit PCI
slot, half-length ISA slot (if second Ethernet
interface not required) and optional full-length
64-bit PCI slot
-- System 2
-- five slots in all with three full-length 64-bit
PCI slots, one half-length 32-bit PCI slot and one
shared full-length PCI/ISA slot
Both offer DVD/floppy, CD/floppy and internal drive options. From this menu, OEMs can flexibly specify a system for virtually any network application. And 64-bit PCI slots enable configurations to meet I/O-intensive requirements like Gigabit Ethernet.
The Flexor PICMG PCI/ISA Family
Based on PICMG PCI/ISA standard passive backplane technology, the Flexor line provides a range of processors, backplanes and enclosures that combine to create platforms to match OEM requirements. PICMG passive backplane technology offers advantages of low-cost peripherals and I/O cards from the PC market but with flexibility and reliability standard PCs can't match. Combined with Force's commitment to quality and longevity, Flexor products offer optimum industrial/embedded computing solutions.
Availability and Pricing
System 1 and System 2 embedded servers are now available in volume. Prices start at $1,550 for System 1 and $1,999 for System 2. All monetary amounts are stated in U.S. dollars.
Intel Applied Computing Platform Provider Program
Force is a charter member of Intel's Applied Computing Platform Provider program. Intel Applied Computing Platform Providers is a licensed program consisting of third-party board vendors that meet Intel's strict criteria for quality assurance, manufacturing capacity, design capability, tools and support.
About Force Computers
Force Computers (www.forcecomputers.com) was founded in 1981 and is a leading designer and worldwide supplier of standard and custom systems and board-level computer platforms and services for the embedded market. The processor-independent company helps its customers develop embedded applications based on Alpha, MIPS, Pentium(R), PowerPC(TM), PowerQUICC(TM), SPARC(R), StrongARM and 68K(TM) technologies for embedded Linux(TM), Solaris(TM), Windows NT(R) and real-time operating systems. Force supports VME, CompactPCI(R), PCI, PCI/ISA and PMC bus architectures as well as custom form-factors. An ISO 9001 certified company, Force Computers practices Total Quality Management principles in all phases of the company's global operations. The company, along with its parent company, Solectron Corporation, is the 1997 winner of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for manufacturing. Force's corporate headquarters and Asia Pacific headquarters is located in San Jose, California. Force's European headquarters is located in Munich, Germany.
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CONTACT: Force Computers Inc.
U.S. and Asia:
Lorraine Walston, 408/369-6144
Lorraine.Walston@fci.com
or
Force Computers GmbH
Europe:
Ulrike Mueller, +49 89 608 14-0
Ulrike.Mueller@force.de |
