Looks like good things are happening at
Mylex as far as OEMs. I know that TPCC is the key measurement in
server performance, and I don't see AMI or Adaptec
having press releases like these.
Comments?
businesswire.com
businesswire.com
( BW)(MYLEX)(MYLX) Mylex Raid Controller Helps Fujitsu-ICL Achieve World Record TPC-C Performance Results for 6-Way
Servers; Mylex DAC960PJ is World's Highest Performance Enterprise-Class RAID Controller
Business Editors/Computer Writers
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1998--Mylex Corporation (NASDAQ:MYLX), the world's leading RAID controller vendor in the
non-captive network systems marketplace, today announced that the Mylex DAC960PJ RAID controller has helped Fujitsu achieve world-record transaction
processing performance results for its 6-way Intel based NT server, according to a recently completed TPC-C benchmark.
TPC-C, which is a rigorous benchmark performed under supervision of the Transaction Processing Performance Council, provides an indication of real-world
server performance in On-line Analytical Transaction Processing (OLTP) environments.
"We tested numerous RAID controllers, and the Mylex DAC960PJ allowed our server to achieve the highest possible performance," said Paul Stow, general
manager, servers, at Fujitsu ICL Computers Ltd based in Bracknell, UK. "Our servers address high-end enterprise application server environments such as
databases. Because storage systems typically represent the principal performance bottleneck in these data driven environments, it was especially important for us to
partner with a RAID controller vendor who could deliver on our strict requirements for performance, reliability and quality engineering."
The server, the Fujitsu teamserver M796i, achieved 13,391.13 tpmC (transactions per minute) at a cost of only $37.62/tpmC. The Fujitsu results mark the
second time in less than three months that the Mylex DAC960PJ has helped a major high-end server manufacturer achieve recording-breaking TPC-C results.
"We're extremely pleased that the DAC960PJ has once again proven itself to be the world's fastest RAID controller," said Doug Fields, Mylex senior product
marketing manager. "Numerous industry benchmark tests, such as TPC-C, Ziff-Davis ServerBench(tm) and Intel IOMETER(tm) confirm that the DAC960PJ sets
the standard in performance for enterprise-class RAID applications."
DAC960PJ Delivers Record-Setting Performance
The DAC960PJ is the world's highest performance RAID controller. In November, for example, the DAC960PJ helped a vendor of 8-way Intel servers achieve
performance of 14,900 tpmC, another world record. The DAC960PJ achieves its award-winning performance by combining an onboard 66Mhz Intel 960RD RISC
processor with Mylex's own firmware and RAID accelerator.
The dedicated RISC processor offloads RAID management functions from the host CPU, resulting in higher RAID and server performance. The custom Mylex
firmware used by the DAC960PJ is the same firmware used by Mylex's best-selling midrange DAC960PG RAID controller, which allows OEM customers who
have already certified the DAC960PG controller in their systems to reduce or eliminate the need for additional DAC960PJ qualifications.
Pricing and Availability
The DAC960PJ is available in one, two and three channel configurations with MSRP pricing of $1,235, $1,411 and $1,590 respectively. The DAC960PJ was
introduced in October, 1997, and began shipping in volume quantities this month. Several leading OEM server manufacturers have already designed the DAC960PJ
into their systems.
About Fujitsu
Founded in 1935, Fujitsu Limited is an international leader in information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors and other electronic devices. The
Fujitsu Group of over 400 technology, software and service companies posted global revenues of more than $36 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997.
Fujitsu ICL Computers Ltd., is an independent company and forms part of Fujitsu's global Personal Systems operation.
The company is responsible for the development, manufacture and sales of a wide range of Personal Computer and Server systems for the corporate, business
and home markets across Europe. It has manufacturing and development facilities in Finland, Germany, Sweden and the UK. Fujitsu ICL Computers is
headquartered at Lovelace Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SN, UK and can be reached by phone at +44 1344 475000 or on the Internet at
fujitsu-computers.com.
About Mylex
Founded in 1983, Mylex Corporation develops high-performance, intelligent hardware and software for moving, storing, protecting and managing data in desktop
and networked environments. Ranked as the No. 1 supplier of RAID controllers in the non-captive network systems disk array market in the 1997, 1996 and 1995
DISK/TREND reports, Mylex produces high-performance RAID controllers, SCSI adapters and complementary computer products for network servers, mass
storage systems, workstations and system motherboards.
Mylex's Network Power & Light division develops technologies to increase performance and reduce the cost of networking and networked-attached data
storage. Mylex products are sold globally through a network of OEMs, major distributors, VARs and system integrators. Mylex Corporation is headquartered at
34551 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA. 94555, and can be reached by phone at 510/796-6100 or toll free at 800-77-MYLEX (69539), by fax at 510/745-8016
or on the Internet at mylex.com.
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CONTACT: Mylex Corporation
Doug Fields
( BW)(MYLEX)(MYLX) Mylex Raid Controller Helps Data General Achieve World Record TPC-C Performance Results for
8-Way Servers; Mylex DAC960PJ is World's Highest Performance Enterprise-Class RAID Controller
Business Editors and Computer Writers
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 1998--Mylex Corporation (NASDAQ:MYLX), the world's leading RAID controller vendor in the
non-captive network systems marketplace, today announced that the Mylex DAC960PJ RAID controller has helped Data General achieve world-record transaction
processing performance results for its 8-way Intel-based NT server, according to a recently completed TPC-C benchmark.
TPC-C, which is a rigorous benchmark performed under supervision of the Transaction Processing Performance Council, provides an indication of real-world
server performance in On-line Analytical Transaction Processing (OLTP) environments.
The server, the Data General AViiON(R) AV8600, achieved 16,101.25 tpmC (transactions per minute) at a cost of only $55/tpmC. The Data General results
mark the fourth time in less than three months that the Mylex DAC960PJ has helped a major high-end server manufacturer achieve recording-breaking TPC-C
results.
"We're extremely pleased that the DAC960PJ has once again proven itself to be the world's fastest RAID controller," said Doug Fields, Mylex senior product
marketing manager. "Numerous industry benchmark tests, such as TPC-C, Ziff-Davis ServerBench(tm) and Intel IOMETER(tm) confirm that the DAC960PJ sets
the standard in performance for enterprise-class RAID applications."
DAC960PJ Delivers Record-Setting Performance
The DAC960PJ is the world's highest performance RAID controller. The DAC960PJ achieves its award-winning performance by combining an onboard 66Mhz
Intel 960RD RISC processor with Mylex's own firmware and RAID accelerator. The dedicated RISC processor offloads RAID management functions from the
host CPU, resulting in higher RAID and server performance. The custom Mylex firmware used by the DAC960PJ is the same firmware used by Mylex's best-selling
midrange DAC960PG RAID controller, which allows OEM customers who have already certified the DAC960PG controller in their systems to reduce or eliminate
the need for additional DAC960PJ qualifications.
Pricing and Availability
The DAC960PJ is available in one, two and three channel configurations with MSRP pricing of $1,235, $1,411 and $1,590 respectively. The DAC960PJ was
introduced in October, 1997, and began shipping in volume quantities in February, 1998. Several leading OEM server manufacturers have already designed the
DAC960PJ into their systems. |
