Full Press Release:
ROSS Launches Web and Intranet Server Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its mission of providing the most
affordable performance to SPARC(TM) users worldwide, Ross Technology Inc today announced
immediate availability of its hyperSTATION(TM) Web Server systems and SPARCplug(TM) PC
Intranet systems. These desktop servers incorporate the company's hyperSPARC(TM)
microprocessors, are compatible with both SunOS(R) and the Solaris(R) operating systems, and
maintain full Sun/SPARC compatibility.
The hyperSTATION Web server systems, configured with a single 200 MHz hyperSPARC CPU
or a single 125 MHz hyperSPARC CPU, have list prices of $23,950 and $14,650, respectively.
The full range of Netscape(TM) Internet server software, the SuiteSpot(TM) bundle for
high-performance Intranet and Internet servers, is included with the systems. By contrast, the list
price for a similarly-equipped single 200 MHz UltraSPARC(TM)-based Netra i2/1200 Web
server system from Sun Microsystems is $33,090, including a separate cost for the SuiteSpot
bundle.
"More than 50 percent of all Web servers today are SPARC servers, according to market
researchers," said Roger D. Ross, President, CEO and Chairman of ROSS Technology. "These
new systems from ROSS represent the greatest value available today for companies needing
SPARC-based Web servers. Customers want to have the best tools available, and ROSS
provides total- product solutions without premium pricing."
hyperSTATION Web Servers
The hyperSTATION Web server Model RTHS30-WEB is configured with a single 200 MHz
hyperSPARC CPU, 256 MB of RAM, 7200 RPM 4 GB data drive, 7200 RPM 2 GB
OS/application drive, 100Base-T Ethernet, 6X CD-ROM, Solaris 2.5 Workgroup operating
system and the complete Netscape SuiteSpot Internet Server Software bundle. It is available at an
MSRP of $18,995.
The Netscape SuiteSpot Internet Server Software bundle includes Netscape Enterprise
Server(TM), Netscape Catalog Server(TM), Netscape Proxy Server(TM), Netscape Mail
Server(TM) and Netscape News Server(TM).
The hyperSTATION Web server Model RTHS20-WEB is configured with a single 125 MHz
hyperSPARC CPU, 64 MB of RAM, 7200 RPM 2 GB data drive, 10Base-T Ethernet, 6X
CD-ROM, Solaris 2.5 Workgroup operating system and the complete Netscape SuiteSpot
Internet Server Software bundle. It is available at an MSRP of $11,725.
SPARCplug PC Intranet Server
ROSS is the first company to combine the power of SPARC-based Solaris UNIX with the
user-friendly features of Pentium Pro-based Microsoft Windows(TM) both running in a single
machine, allowing cut-and-paste operations between the two systems. The SPARCplug
workstation is a complete SS-20-class workstation/server that fits into the full-height drive bay of
a Dell Optiplex PC, sharing the same monitor, keyboard and mouse, and communicating between
the two systems via standard Ethernet. Using Hummingbird's eXceed 5 and Maestro NFS for file
sharing, the SPARCplug appears as separate windows on the PC screen, allowing for intuitive and
seamless cross-platform functionality.
The SPARCplug PC systems are configured with a single or dual 100 MHz or 125 MHz
processor or a single 150 MHz hyperSPARC CPU, SCSI 2 serial interface, 10Base-T Ethernet,
Solaris 1.x or 2.x operating system, 8-bit audio, FDD interface, 2 RS-232 or RS-423 peripheral
ports, 64 MB DRAM, lGB hard drive and the Netscape FastTrack server software. A
SPARCplug PC system combining a 100 MHz SPARCplug and a 200 MHz Pentium Pro PC
have an MSRP of $6,619.
Compatibility Overview
The hyperSTATION Web Server and SPARCplug PC systems, like all ROSS products, maintain
absolute compliance with SPARC standards, including SPARC SCD, SPARC Version 8
Architecture, and Level 2 (multiprocessing) MBus. In addition, the Solaris 1.1.2 (SunOS 4.1.4),
2.3, 2.4 and the Solaris 2.5 operating systems are all fully qualified on hyperSPARC and
supported directly by SunSoft(R).
Further information is available on the company's Worldwide Web site at ross.com,
via e-mail to info@ross.com, or via telephone at 800-ROSS-YES. International customers may
call for more information to 512-349-3108, or via fax to 512-349-3101.
ROSS Overview
ROSS Technology, incorporated in 1988, is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. A
minority position in ROSS is held by Sun Microsystems, Inc. As of December 31, 1996, the
Company's outstanding Common Stock was held 60 percent by Fujitsu, 5 percent by Sun, and 35
percent by employees and the public. The Company's objective is to drive SPARC, the industry's
highest- volume reduced instruction set computing architecture, to increased performance
leadership and market share. ROSS is one of the industry's most prominent suppliers of SPARC
microprocessors and SPARC system products to both the OEM and end-user markets.
Note to Editors
ROSS and the ROSS logo are registered trademarks of ROSS Technology, Inc. All SPARC
trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International. hyperSPARC and
SPARCplug are licensed exclusively to ROSS Technology, Inc. hyperSTATION is a trademark
of ROSS Technology, Inc. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture
developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. UltraSPARC is licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems,
Inc. Solaris, SunSoft and SunOS are registered trademarks, and Netra is a trademark, of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. Netscape, Netscape FastTrack Server, Netscape SuiteSpot, Netscape
Enterprise Server, Netscape Catalog Server, Netscape Proxy Server, Netscape Mail Server and
Netscape News Server are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. All other
products or service names herein are trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE Ross
Technology, Inc. |
