Systems/Enterprise:
NEW LINUX SERVER TO USE LARGE GRID
STORAGE TECHNIQUES
Penguin Computing Inc., a leader in world-class Linux hardware, software,
and
service, released the Relion 430 Linux server -- its largest Intel Xeon based
storage product.
The Relion 430's massive IDE disk subsystem features 16 easily accessible,
cold-swap hard drives with ATA/133 performance. Drive capacities are available
from 40GB to 200GB at 7200RPM, yielding an internal storage maximum of 3.2
terabytes. The 4U system (7" in height) incorporates added data security with
RAID via 3ware IDE RAID Controller cards. Penguin Computing will customize the
Relion 430's RAID configuration to the customer's specifications for volumes
and RAID level, so that the server is ready to deploy upon receipt. "There is
no doubt that IDE-based RAID storage solutions are gaining in features and
sophistication," said Sam Ockman, Founder and CEO of Penguin Computing. "With
the cost-based advantages of IDE drives, customers can get a massive storage
server that has vastly superior performance over IDE storage systems of the
past."
The Relion 430 features dual Intel Xeon Processors on the Intel E7505
Chipset
with memory support for up to 4GB of fast Double Date Rate (DDR) memory. The
motherboard offers a single Intel Gigabit network connection, but with 4
available PCI slots (including one PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz and two PCI-X 64-
bit/100MHz), additional interfaces are easily integrated with Penguin
Computing's wide range of Intel Networking cards. In addition, the Relion 430
boasts a state-of-the art 8x AGP Pro50 slot for advanced graphics options. The
Relion 430 also can accommodate a slim CD-Rom, CD-RW, and DVD-Rom drive for
loading and basic data offloading. A 650-watt power supply is standard for the
system, although customers can upgrade to a dual 460-watt hot-swap power
supply for greater system redundancy.
"In building the Relion 430, our goal was to create the largest
full-feature
data subsystem possible, yet at a very accessible price," said Cub Karabian,
Penguin Computing's Director of Product Development and Marketing. "Therefore,
the Relion 430 makes an ideal head-node and storage server for High
Performance Clustering, incorporating storage, fast cluster monitoring, and
advanced display options, all in a powerful 4U package, or can also serve as
an economical method for integrating a true database level storage system in a
customer's infrastructure."
Ordering information and complete technical specifications on the new
Relion
430 are available at www.penguincomputing.com. As with all Penguin Computing
systems, the Relion 430 is configurable on the website, specifically tailored
to a customer's needs from component options to disk partition sizes. On the
site, customers can also find details on Penguin Computing's other
customizable server and workstation products, its award-winning customer and
technical support, and the variety of comprehensive support options available
for the Relion 430 and other Penguin models. Customers can also call 1-888-
PENGUIN (736-4846) to discuss even more complex modification of their
hardware, software, and service needs related to the Relion 430.
About Penguin Computing
Penguin Computing delivers fully integrated infrastructure solutions,
professional services and support to its customers through cutting edge
technology and unique customization capabilities - all achieved with the Linux
operating system. Founded in 1998 by Open Source advocate Sam Ockman, Penguin
Computing is based in San Francisco, California and is privately held.
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