Penguin Computing Packs Power and Performance Into Its 2U Rackmount Server: Introduces the Relion 220 With Up To Six Hot Swap Hard Drives

Powerful, Space-saving Systems Offer Two Processors and Massive Storage

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2001--Penguin Computing Inc., leading provider of reliable Linux systems for Internet serving, today announced the availability of the Relion(TM) 220 2U rackmount server. The new system, with up to six hot-swap hard drives and dual 933 MHz microprocessors, enables customers to put up to 5 terabytes of disk storage in a single rack.

The Relion 220 server also boasts dual PCI slots and dual hot-swap power supplies, providing expandability and unparalleled reliability. The new systems, designed for companies building their e-business infrastructures, can perform as Web, application, and database servers.

"At Penguin Computing, we continuously strive to provide our customers with reliable servers that combine high-performance, power and scalability -- in the smallest form-factor possible," said Scott Weinbrandt, vice president of sales and marketing at Penguin Computing Inc. "Our latest 2U server offers a powerful combination of features, giving customers the performance they need to run their demanding network and Web applications."

Feature Rich for Maximum Performance and Optimum Storage

The Relion 220 server features two 933MHz Intel (R) Pentium III microprocessors, up to six 36 gigabyte hot-swap SCSI drives, dual hot-swap power supplies, and optional RAID -- combining large amounts of storage with maximum availability. Its two 64 bit/66 MHz PCI slots make it easy to add external storage, RAID controllers, or redundant Ethernet connections. It comes with Red Hat Linux 7.0 pre-installed.

Pricing and Availability

Relion 220 systems are shipping today. All Relion 220 servers are built to order, with a wide variety of options available to tailor each system to a customer's Internet infrastructure needs. Pricing varies based on customer configuration with a starting price-point of $2,346.

Service and Support

Penguin Computing offers a wide range of service and support options and provides customers with a single point of contact and access to technical support engineers with Linux expertise. The Relion 220 servers come with a two-year limited warranty that includes two-year part replacement and 12-hour, business day, telephone and technical support. Penguin Computing also offers additional support options that include online 24/7 telephone support and on-site service.

About Penguin Computing

Penguin Computing Inc. provides the hardware, software, and services necessary for any organization wanting to create or expand its Internet operations. Founded in 1998 by Open Source advocate and active Linux community member Sam Ockman, Penguin Computing is based in San Francisco, Calif., and is privately held.

Linux, an Open Source version of UNIX, is increasingly popular as an operating system for server computers. Industry research analysts have predicted that the market for Linux servers will reach $5.7 billion by 2003.

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