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Fujitsu Unveils Four-Way Blade Server For Data Centers

Fujitsu Computer Systems introduced the world's most compact four-way SCSI server blade, the PRIMERGY BX600 blade server. Offering exceptional performance and flexibility, the system can easily handle the demands of modern corporate data centers, Internet service providers and application service providers.

Each blade can accommodate up to four Intel Xeon MP processors, 16GB of ECC DDR-SDRAM (PC2100) and two hot-plug Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. They come equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and can be upgraded to include 4 x 2 GB Fibre Channel (FC) interfaces.

The chassis holds up to five four-way blades or up to 10 two-way blades. Since the four-way blade fits in the same chassis as the dual processor blade, they can be mixed and matched accordingly. Up to 30 four-way blades fit in a 46U 19-inch rack, enabling IT managers to save valuable floor space in their data center. The chassis has redundant components for reliable operation, and redundant management hardware for easy and effective administration. The PRIMERGY ServerView Management Suite, included with delivery, ensures trouble-free system installation and configuration.

"With today's announcement of the new PRIMERGY BX600 four-way blade server, we now have the most diverse blade portfolio on the market, from an ultra-compact PRIMERGY BX300 blade server to the robust four-way PRIMERGY BX600 blade server," said Richard McCormack, vice president of product and solutions marketing for Fujitsu Computer Systems.

The PRIMERGY BX600 blade server is designed primarily for mid-tier application areas while its smaller and more compact sibling, the PRIMERGY BX300 blade server, is ideal for front-end applications.