Another Dual Pentium /// Server Design Win for Intel - at Gateway !
-- A single Intel 1GHz Pentium III processor with 256KB L2 cache. The
processor is supported by ServerWorks' HE-SL server chipset, further
improving performance and network productivity (Option to support dual
Pentium III 1.0GHz processors; single or dual Pentium III 1.13GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache; and single or dual Pentium III 1.26GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache).
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November 27, 2001 08:00
Gateway 930 Series Workgroup Servers: Investment Protection For Growing Businesses
Gateway Provides Server Products and Services to Meet the Needs of Small And Medium Businesses for the Long Run
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today introduced the Gateway(R) 930 Series workgroup server for growing small and medium businesses and organizations. The new 930 Series provides investment protection for businesses that need high server performance and reliability and the ability to expand the server's capabilities as their business needs change and grow.
With a rich feature set, the Gateway 930 Series workgroup server is an ideal solution for a wide range of office and workgroup business applications including file and print sharing, remote access, e-mail processing, secure Internet transactions and database management.
"Successful small businesses can experience explosive growth overnight -- and they need to be prepared today for what the future will bring," said Jim Jones, vice president of segment marketing, Gateway, Inc. "Purchasing a new Gateway 930 Series server is a great investment on several levels -- it's highly expandable, so it can readily meet future needs, and businesses can depend on Gateway to provide consistent, practical support and services from our knowledgeable staff in our customers' communities over the life of the system."
Gateway offers small to medium companies, education and government clients turnkey support programs that take care of their technology needs, so they can focus on growing and running their business. A wide range of customizable services such as training, network installation and server integration are available through the company's nearly 300 Gateway(R) stores located across the U.S., online at Gateway.com and through its nationwide network of service providers.
Busy IT departments will appreciate how easy it is to maintain and service the Gateway 930 Series servers. The innovative chassis offers tool-free access to components, as well as color-coded release mechanisms and captive thumbscrews for quick and easy servicing. Gateway's Server Management solution coupled with HP(R) OpenView(TM) ManageX Event software ensures maximum system uptime. The software also proactively monitors key system operations and alerts users to potential problems so they can avoid unplanned downtime.
Gateway's 930 Series supports high-performance features such as dual processor capability and support for Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 1.0GHz processors, and Intel's new Pentium 1.13 and 1.26MHz processors with 512KB of performance-improving L2 cache. Data can be accessed quickly with the 930 Series' 10,000RPM SCSI hard disk drives. To support the requirements of growing businesses, the 930 Series can be expanded to include additional functionality through adapters, peripherals and storage. Standard integrated 1-Gigabit Ethernet and 64-bit I/O contribute to improved overall network performance. Also, the 930 Series boasts reliability features such as optional hot-plug, load-sharing redundant power supplies and RAID support for increased system uptime and greater overall performance.
The fully configurable Gateway 930C base configuration is priced at $1,599 (shipping and handling extra) and includes (Options in parentheses):
-- A single Intel 1GHz Pentium III processor with 256KB L2 cache. The
processor is supported by ServerWorks' HE-SL server chipset, further
improving performance and network productivity (Option to support dual
Pentium III 1.0GHz processors; single or dual Pentium III 1.13GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache; and single or dual Pentium III 1.26GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache).
-- 256MB PC 133 Error Correction Code SDRAM (Option to expand to 4GB of
memory).
-- A highly integrated motherboard for improved performance and system
access -- including 10/100/1-Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Graphics.
-- Single 9GB Ultra160 SCSI SCA hard disk drive (Option to support 18GB
and 36GB Ultra160 SCSI SCA drives), supported by Dual Channel Ultra160
64-bit RAID Controller.
-- Six PCI expansion slots -- four 64-bit/66-MHz and two 32-bit/33-MHz.
-- A total of twelve device bays for additional storage and back-up
devices: six external one-inch (hot-plug ready) SCA bays, four
external 5.25-inch bays, one internal 3.5-inch bay and one external
3.5-inch bay.
-- 64-bit PCI I/O technology for optimal system performance.
-- Single 350-watt power supply (Optional second power supply for greater
reliability and increased system uptime).
Gateway's recommended configuration 930S, priced at $4,599 (shipping and handling extra), is perfect for small businesses to use as a primary server or to run a workgroup or small department of a medium-sized business. The 930S includes all the features as the base configuration of the 930C, with an upgrade to an Intel Pentium III 1.26GHz processor with 512KB L2 cache and 512MB of RAM for improved system performance. To provide greater expansion, storage and data integrity, the 930S also includes three 18GB Ultra160 SCA SCSI drives, a dual channel RAID controller and a DDS-4 20/40 SCSI Tape Backup Unit. For enhanced reliability, the 930S includes a redundant power supply subsystem with dual 350-watt, hot-plug, load-sharing power supply modules. The 930S ships with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server with 5 client licenses and 30 days of support.
The Gateway 930 Series server is backed by a three-year parts and labor, and on-site limited warranty(3). The Gateway 930 Series can be ordered directly from Gateway by calling 800-846-2106, visiting the company's Web site at www.gateway.com or going to one of nearly 300 Gateway stores nationwide.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW) a Fortune 500(R) company founded in 1985, focuses on building lifelong relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions by helping clients meet all their technology needs. Gateway is ranked as the most admired American company in the Computers and Office Equipment industry in a Fortune Magazine survey(1) and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based PCs(2). The company had total global revenue of $9.6 billion in 2000. For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at www.gateway.com .
(1) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies,"
February 19, 2001.
(2) From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPoll(SM) study of 140,000 PC
owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.
(3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Technician will be dispatched,
if deemed necessary by Gateway, following other troubleshooting
methods. On-site service not available in all locations; you may be
required to take or send your product to an authorized service
location. On-site service excludes mice, keyboards, docking
stations, external peripherals and monitors.
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