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To: pgerassi who wrote (108028)	8/22/2000 7:52:04 PM
From: Tony Viola	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Pete. You're going to put 72 PCs together to make a server? How do you package all that? What software will it run? By the time you go through all the hardware, software, packaging, regulatory, and all the other issues that go into making a product, what will the cost be? Also, your $120K for an 8 way Xeon is high, and it contains profit for the OEM that makes it. There is no profit in your Athlon model. Shall we expect to see such a product out there soon? Good Luck. Tony

To: pgerassi who wrote (108028)	8/22/2000 10:23:35 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Peter Principle - Re: ". A 1G Tbird with 256MB PC133, 40GB disk, and 4 10/100 NICs is about $1,300. 72 of them is $94K (and I think that for a 72 unit order you can get a discount of at least 20%). Add 12 24 port ethernet switches for $350 or $4,200. Plus 288 14 foot Cat 5+ cables at $3 each or $864. Add a UPS for each adds another 8K and 2K for power strips and the like. This totals to $110K." What is the IBM or Compaq or Dell Or Gateway or HP part number for this 72-way AthWiper server ? Paul