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Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. This note assess the strengths and weaknesses of its four-CPU rackmount servers. (...)
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Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. Thi...
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1999-08-01
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IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
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IBM's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers High Performance, High Cost. ... Size: The
Netfinity 5500 M20 is larger than its competitors eight rack units (8U) high vs. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
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HP's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers: Focusing on Reliability and Expandability. ...
We question HP's claim to fit seven 7U-high systems into a 41U high rack. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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When looking for a data center rack solution, you should be familiar with the alternatives for providing electrical power
to high density racks in data centers and network rooms. Learn why your rack power system should adapt to changing requirements,
and get guidelines for power rack systems that can rel (...)
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When looking for a data center rack solution, you should be familiar with the alternatives for providing
electrical power to high density racks in... ...
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2010-03-11
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The client: a US-based provider of reusable rack rental, recovery, and closed loop logistics management for bulk shipping
and display of live goods, from nurseries to retailers. Faced with growing demand for its racks, the distributor required
an enterprise-wide application that allowed flexibility for g (...)
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The client: a US-based provider of reusable rack rental, recovery, and closed loop logistics management for
bulk shipping and display of live good... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers. Find Free Suggestion and Other Solutions to
Define Your Implementation In Relation To the Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers. The traditional
room-oriented approach to data center cooling has limitati (...)
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The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers. ... The
Advantages of Row- and Rack-oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
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rack it:
HP's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers: Focusing on Reliability and Expandability. ...
We question HP's claim to fit seven 7U-high systems into a 41U high rack. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
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rack it:
IBM's Four-CPU Wintel-Based Rack Servers High Performance, High Cost. ... Size: The
Netfinity 5500 M20 is larger than its competitors eight rack units (8U) high vs. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. This note assess the strengths and weaknesses of its four-CPU rackmount servers. (...)
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Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. Thi...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Rack-optimized servers are reported to have increased their quarter-over-quarter unit sales by over 50% (...)
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Rack-optimized servers are reported to have increased their quarter-over-quarter unit sales by over 50%.
Published:
2000-08-17
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Abstract:
A parts distributor had poorly used space and storage media with limited material visibility resulting in frequent stock-outs.
To replace its old warehouse management system (WMS), the company decided to redesign its existing storage space and media
in order to improve picking and replenishing efficiency (...)
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Case Study: Redesigning a Distribution Center. Source: Chiron Technologies, Inc. Document Type: Case Study Description: A
parts distributor ...
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2010-03-11
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The average power consumed by an enclosure in a data center is about 1.7 kilowatts (kWs), but the maximum power that can
be obtained by filling a rack with available high density servers, such as blade servers, is over 20 kW. Find out about the
power density values of current and new data centers, and le (...)
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... power consumed by an enclosure in a data center is about 1.7 kilowatts (kWs), but the maximum power that
can be obtained by filling a rack with available high ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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After much anticipation, Compaq’s version of a 1U-high (one 'rack unit') server is finally ready to ship. (...)
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After much anticipation, Compaq’s version of a 1U-high (one 'rack unit') server is finally ready
to ship. Compaq’s 'Photon' Comes into the Light. ...
Published:
2000-06-23
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For organizations deploying many servers, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses favor blade over rack-optimized systems.
Blade server systems—reducing both capital and operating expenses—exploit economies of scale when deploying servers in volume.
Saving power, cooling, and space by more than 25 per (...)
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For organizations deploying many servers, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses favor blade over rack-optimized
systems. Blade server systems—red... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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So, you’ve made the switch from a traditional rack server to a blade server. Now, you want to maximize your blade server
return on investment (ROI) and reduce your costs further. A variety of input/output (IO) products is out there, specially
designed to comply with all original equipment manufacturer (...)
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So, you’ve made the switch from a traditional rack server to a blade server. Now, you want to maximize your
blade server return on investment (ROI... ...
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2010-03-11
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A market analysis of Wintel-based rackmount servers: who are the key players, why they'll stay that way, their strengths,
why a customer would want one, and where this market is heading. (...)
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A market analysis of Wintel-based rackmount servers: who are the key players, why they'll stay that way, their strengths,
why a customer would wan...
Published:
1999-08-01
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IBM to ship its 4000R server, a thin server targeted at ISPs and ASPs. The 4000R sets a new standard for CPU density, fitting
two Pentium IIIs in a one-rack-unit (1U) high enclosure, and will be priced at $3,000 to $4,000. (...)
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IBM to ship its 4000R server, a thin server targeted at ISPs and ASPs. The 4000R sets a new standard for CPU density, fitting
two Pentium IIIs in ...
Published:
1999-09-10
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Abstract:
The term 'PC Server' encompasses a wide range of computing hardware features and functionality. So, how can the entire range
be subdivided into more manageable groups? This note discusses one way of separating them, and the functional characteristics
associated with each group. (...)
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The term 'PC Server' encompasses a wide range of computing hardware features and functionality. So, how can the entire
range be subdivided into mo...
Published:
2000-09-05
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HP has re-entered the enterprise computing race with the release of its LT 6000r, a six-CPU server with improved performance
and excellent transactional price/performance. (...)
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... The LH 6000 is also a six-CPU server, but is more focused on internal disk expansion than on packing
a bunch of CPUs into a rack.). ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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Dell Computer Corporation has shaken up the PC Server market, in three years moving from the #5 US market share position
to a solid #2 (and #3 worldwide) - and has set its sights on #1 Compaq. This note assesses its strengths and weaknesses in
the ever-growing and increasingly important rackmount server (...)
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... Glossary: WW: Worldwide U: Rack unit =1.75" high each TPC: Transaction Processing
Performance Council TPC-C: Performance scale used by TPC tpmC : Performance ...
Published:
1999-08-01