Gateway's New Server and Storage Products Meet Data Center Demands for Low Cost, Reliable Leading-Edge Solutions
April 05 2005 - 11:27AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway's New Server and Storage Products Meet Data Center Demands
for Low Cost, Reliable Leading-Edge Solutions New Gateway(R) 9415
1U Server Meshes RAID 5 Capability with Redundant Power for $1,199
and the Gateway(R) 840 SAN Introduces Modular Host Connectivity for
$4,449 IRVINE, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway
(NYSE:GTW) today introduced two back office products combining
leading-edge performance with low price points meeting market
demands for increased server availability and connectivity. The
Gateway 9415 Server is the first to offer RAID 5 capabilities with
redundant power in 1U rack-mount formation at an industry- low
entry price point of $1,199. The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN brings
Fibre Channel connectivity and scales up to 4.8TB(1) in a 2U
chassis beginning at $4,449. The new Gateway products are designed
with broad appeal for organizations requiring highly-reliable,
scaleable solutions designed to grow with them. "As data centers
continue to run mission critical applications the demand for highly
available, performance oriented and reliable servers have become a
necessity," said Tim Diefenthaler, senior director of server
product marketing at Gateway. "The Gateway 9415 Server is the first
server in the category to specifically address these challenges
with a cost effective solution offering RAID 5 capabilities,
redundant power and support for Intel's latest Xeon EM64T
processors in a 1U rack-mount design." Gateway 9415 Series Server
Gateway's latest 9415 server is a powerful performance-oriented
computing platform offering high availability coupled with high
capacity in a 1U rack-mount form factor. Designed for data
intensive tasks, the unit is ideal for applications such as a
database or Web server and can scale to ERP and CRM applications.
The 9415 supports the latest 64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors
with an 800MHz front-side bus and the availability of 1MB or 2MB L2
cache. Additionally the 9415 offers three hot-swap SCSI drive bays
enabling RAID 5 functionality, combined with a slim-line optical
drive and up to 900GB(1) of storage, which is unprecedented among
servers in its class. The 9415 also uses PCI Express and DDR2
memory to offer increased I/O performance. For increased
reliability and decreased downtime, the 9415 server is available
with optional dual-redundant, hot-swap power supplies and hard
drives. The 9415 also provides complete operating system
flexibility supporting Microsoft's full suite of operating systems,
as well as certification for Novell's Netware 6.5, Red Hat Linux
Enterprise 3.0 and 3.0 EM64T, and SuSe Linux Enterprise 9.0 and 9.0
EM64T. The server comes complete with the Gateway System Manager
(GSM). The GSM is a real-time monitoring tool that gives IT
managers peace-of-mind with its ongoing systems checks that catch
and alleviate any problems, thereby decreasing network
interruptions. The Gateway 9415 Series undercuts competitive
products coming complete with a server rack and priced starting at
only $1,199. Key features include: * Rack-optimized 1U design *
Supports dual 64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors with 800MHz FSB,
1MB or 2MB L2 cache and EM64T * Supports up to 8GB(1) ECC
registered DDR2 * 6 memory sockets * Supports 2GB(1) DDR2 memory
DIMMs * Memory scub engine, sparing, x4 SDDC * Dual integrated
Intel Gigabit Ethernet * Integrated dual-channel ultra 320 SCSI *
Embedded RAID 0, 1 * Two expansion slots: * Low profile PCI-X *
Full height PCIe or Full Height PCI-X * Three hot-swap drive bays:
* Supports up to 3 SCSI hard drives * Up to 900GB(1) of internal
storage * Tool-less cooling fans * Six dual-impeller fans standard
* Optional hot-swap, redundant, load-sharing power subsystem *
System includes a standard 520W PS module, full redundancy requires
a second 520W module for improved reliability and reduced downtime
Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN Gateway has broadened its storage
offerings by adding a Fibre Channel RAID host connection option to
the Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN. The 840 integrates a low-cost entry
point with enhanced networking and storage capabilities that does
not sacrifice performance, reliability or flexibility. Designed as
a 2U modular enclosure, the 840 provides host connectivity via
Fibre Channel or SCSI RAID modules and supports SATA hard drives
totaling 4.8TB(1) of storage. Network management is simplified
using the 840's easy-to-use Web-based graphical user interface
(GUI) that also enables IT professionals to remotely manage the
entire network. Ensuring reliability, the 840 offers hot-swap and
redundant hard drives and cooling fans as well as optional hot-swap
power supplies. The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN, complete with a
server rack, is priced starting at $4,449 for 750GB(1) capacity.
Key features include: * Rack optimized 2U design * Drives/Capacity:
* 12 Independent SATA Channels * Up to 12, 250GB or 12, 400GB(1)
SATA hard drives (Hot Swap) * Ability to daisy-chain up to three
additional 840 SCSI enclosures (48 Drives total, with 19.2TB(1) of
storage) * Ultra320 SCSI or Fibre Channel with a 2GB(1) host
interface * Fibre Channel RAID module option offers dual 1Gb or
2Gb-FC ports per controller, 512K cache per controller and
integrated battery backup for mirrored write cache data protection
* Ultra320 SCSI RAID module has four ports. Two for host
connectivity and two for expansion, 256K cache per controller and
integrated battery backup for mirrored write cache data protection
* High-Availability * Integrated RAID controller with RAID 0, 1, 5,
10, and 50 support * SAF-TE version 1.0 compliant for enclosure
monitoring in band or RS232. * Visual and audible fault
notification on the front panel or third party software * Upgrade
to fault-tolerant protection with Windows or Linux RAID 1 mirroring
from the host operating system level * Network management: *
Easy-to-use in-band or out-of-band management GUI * Web-based, OS
independent management GUI * Hot swap and redundant hard drives and
cooling fans * Optional redundant, hot-swap 350-watt power supplies
"The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN continues our focus on bringing
salient solutions to customers with new enhancements including
Fibre Channel RAID host connectivity enabling a low-cost, high
capacity SAN solution," said Diefenthaler. Gateway provides a
comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the
needs of businesses and institutions including a Three-Year Parts
and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited
Warranty(2). Gateway's optional two or four-hour on-site response
program provides a heightened level of support for businesses
needing maximum up-time(2). Gateway offers a range of service
programs including 24x7 phone support through a dedicated team of
MCSE, CNE and Linux certified technicians(3). Gateway also provides
end-to-end services for a range of business needs, including
hardware and software installation, network configuration
development, network and system integration, training, security,
and system maintenance. For more information on Gateway products,
customers can visit http://www.gateway.com/ or call 1-800-GATEWAY.
Solution providers and value added resellers (VARs) interested in
partnering with Gateway through the ProNet Partner Program can find
more information at http://www.gateway.com/pronet. From
value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive
services, Gateway has served organizations for more than 15 years.
Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use
and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of
the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense
Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, Harvard University,
California Highway Patrol and others. For more information on
Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering
award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses,
government agencies and schools with highest quality and service
and best overall value. Gateway is now the third largest PC company
in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's
value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading
retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at
major retailers, over the Web and phone, and through its direct and
indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more
information. All offers valid in United States only and are subject
to change without notice or obligation. May not be available
through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling.
Applicable taxes extra. Intel, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo,
Intel Centrino, the Intel Centrino logo, Pentium, Pentium III Xeon,
Intel Xeon, Itanium, Intel SpeedStep and Celeron are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in
the United States and other countries. All other brands and product
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. (1) Accessible capacity varies; TB = 1000 GB; GB = 1
billion bytes; MB = 1 million bytes (2) Limited warranties and
service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000
for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by
third parties. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges
may apply for tech support. Accidental Damage Protection not
available in all states. On-site service technician will be sent if
necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability
varies. Other conditions apply. (3) Service methods subject to
change without notice or obligation. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7756, Web
site: http://www.gateway.com/business Web site:
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