Intergraph Computer Systems Broadens IT Solutions Portfolio with Addition of 550 MHz Intel-R- Pentium-R- III Processor and New Storage Solutions
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 1999--
Enterprise-ready PCs and servers support advanced processor
speed; new storage solutions optimize expansion capabilities
Intergraph Computer Systems today announced the addition of the 550 MHz Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor in its TD(R)-260 Professional PC and InterServe(tm) 90 server, and the new InterRAID 12-FF, a high-end storage solution that provides state-of-the-art fibre channel storage. With immediate availability, these affordably-priced products broaden the company's IT solutions portfolio targeting IT, creative, and technical professionals. Besides boasting a faster clock speed, the TD-260 and InterServe 90 also benefit from the Pentium III processor's 70 new instructions for faster application performance, as well as enhanced asset tracking and security features. Customers purchasing the TD-260 and InterServe 90 can capitalize on the unique management capabilities offered by the Pentium III processor, enabling businesses to optimize their technology infrastructure. IT managers and network administrators can quickly perform tracking and asset management tasks thus saving time and money. Each system is configured to deliver a complete, performance-tuned feature set for out-of-the-box reliability thus bringing new levels of productivity to the end user's desktop and improved network manageability across the enterprise. Pricing begins at $2,422 (U.S.) for the TD-260 and $3,890 (U.S.) for the InterServe 90. Intergraph's new InterRAID 12-FF augments the company's line of InterRAID storage products, giving customers more options in meeting their storage solution needs. The InterRAID 12-FF offers a fibre-channel interface for both host systems and internal drives, providing unprecedented storage expansion and performance with data storage up to 2.2 TB using 18 GB drives. The InterRAID 12-FF provides mission-critical features such as redundant power and cooling, greater storage capacity, and optional redundant controllers for greater reliability, in configurations that provide more features than similarly priced competing products. InterRAID 12-FF pricing begins at $12,500 (U.S.).
"Customers requiring integrated, end-to-end IT solutions count on Intergraph, and we deliver," said Len Bizzarro, vice president of marketing, Intergraph Computer Systems' Enterprise Solutions Business Unit. "We remain focused on helping our customers effectively achieve their IT goals with flexible business computing solutions that deliver top performance, are easy to use and manage, and can be rapidly deployed for multiple tasks throughout the enterprise." Intergraph also offers a full range of networking, systems integration, consulting, and support services, providing customers one source for IT solutions for enterprise-wide deployment.
Expandable Business Desktop PC Solution
Offered with a choice of industry-leading 2D and 2D/3D graphics accelerators, the TD-260 runs today's powerful software applications spanning business and financial modeling to graphic design and web content creation to 2D and entry-level 3D CAD. Optimized for high-performance, the TD-260 delivers first-class 2D/3D graphics performance for mainstream CAD applications such as AutoCAD(R) and MicroStation(R) while easily working with other enterprise applications such as e-mail and office productivity tools. The TD-260 also supports the Intel Celeron(R) processor and Pentium II processor, providing IT and business managers maximum flexibility when choosing systems for multiple applications and volume implementation across the enterprise.
Feature-rich Server Solution
Available in single or dual processor configurations, the InterServe 90 provides a feature-rich solution for small- and medium-sized businesses requiring high-performance server solutions for today's information-intensive applications. High-volume Internet services, thin-client/server-based computing, file and print sharing, or messaging applications are easily supported using either the deskside or rackmount chassis. Features such as hot-swap drive bays, 100 MHz front-side bus with 800 MB/sec bandwidth, Ultra2-Wide LVD RAID interface, and a variety of external storage options ensure fast I/O performance, scalability, and maximum system expansion capabilities. With flexible choices in processor speeds, including the Pentium II processor, the InterServe 90 fulfills the budget and power needs of a broad range of users.
Storage Solutions Boost Expansion Options
The InterRAID 12-FF complements Intergraph's InterRAID storage products and is ideal for IT professionals who require pure fibre channel performance, scalable storage capacity (greater than 10 TB), support for high-performance 10K fibre channel disk drives, and fault-tolerant data storage. In addition, for high-availability or clustered applications, a second controller can be added to the InterRAID 12-FF chassis to increase reliability. Applications for the InterRAID 12-FF include:
-- General purpose storage - the InterRAID 12-FF offers
unprecedented storage expansion allowing a single, fully expanded
InterRAID 12-FF using 18 GB drives to support almost 2.2 TB of
data. Expansion is achieved by adding 12 bay expansion modules to
the original InterRAID 12-FF. The InterServe product line can
support multiple InterRAID 12-FF storage subsystems to provide
capacities in excess of 10 TB/server.
-- Clustered storage - the InterRAID 12-FF is certified for use in
Microsoft(R) cluster environments enabling two systems to share a
single storage subsystem.
-- Storage Area Network (SAN) - the InterRAID 12-FF acts as the
storage component of a SAN enabling several workstations and
servers to share a common storage pool.
Pricing and Availability
The TD-260 Professional PC and InterServe 90 server with the 550 MHz Intel Pentium III processor, and the InterRAID 12-FF storage solution are available immediately from authorized Intergraph Computer Systems value-added resellers. Pricing starts at $2,422 (U.S.) for the TD-260 and $3,890 (U.S.) for the InterServe 90. Pricing for the InterRAID 12-FF begins at $12,500 (U.S.). TD-260 models also are available with the Celeron processor and Pentium II processor with prices starting at $1,145 (U.S.). InterServe 90 models are available with the Pentium II processor with prices starting at $2,840 (U.S.). The InterServe 9400 (see separate release, April 12, 1999) is now available with prices starting at $20,700 (U.S.) for a well equipped configuration with dual 500 MHz/1 MB Pentium III Xeon(TM) processors, 256 MB memory, and 2x9 GB (10K) drives in a RAID 1 mirror. With its superior feature set, the Pentium III Xeon processor-based InterServe 9400 offers outstanding performance and availability combined with the investment protection of a future upgrade to 8-way processing. For additional product and sales information, resellers or customers can call 800/763-0242 or visit the company's Web site at intergraph.com.
About Intergraph Computer Systems
Intergraph Computer Systems' (Huntsville, AL) businesses -- Visual Computing, Enterprise Solutions, and Intense3D -- reflect its core competencies of Windows NT expertise, systems engineering, systems integration, world-class service and support, and 3D graphics technology.
The company develops, sells, and supports affordable, high-performance Windows NT-based graphics workstations, PCs, and servers using the latest Intel processors, and advanced 3D graphics accelerators for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as digital media, animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, visual simulation, graphics arts, and traditional CAD, MCAD.
Intergraph's enterprise solutions include systems integration, consulting, hardware, networking, and interoperability products for workgroup to enterprise performance for NT migration, enterprise management, Internet/intranet/extranet, and enterprise communication. Intergraph Computer Systems is the world leader in 3D graphics technology and the sales of 3D graphics accelerators for Windows NT.
Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ:INGR). For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800/763-0242, or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/.
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