SUN DEBUTS FIRST SUB-$1000 UNIX THIN SERVERSUN DEBUTS FIRST SUB-$1000 UNIX THIN SERVERNew Netra X1 Server is Sun's Lowest Priced, Complete Solaris Server Ever
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- January 17, 2001 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc., the industry's pioneer in providing rack-optimized hardware for service providers (SPs), today unveiled the Netra X1 server. With a starting price of $995, this complete one processor, rack mountable, and 1 RU height (1.75 inches) ultra-thin server presents an affordable entree for SPs to Sun technology. Like the successful Netra t1 "Flapjack" server, the Netra X1 server meets the continuing needs of service providers to deliver more applications for their customers in a finite amount of space at lower costs. It provides the reliability, scalability and availability of the Solaris Operating Environment, has the smallest footprint and delivers the same quality customers have come to expect from all Sun servers. With the lowest entry price of any branded UNIX® server, the Netra X1 server can be used for a wide variety of tasks -- from e-mail and messaging to Web hosting and DNS services. "Sun understands that fast-growing businesses, like service providers, need to watch their capital spending," said Neil Knox, vice president and general manager, Sun's Network Systems. "At the same time, they need servers that provide a flexible solution that is easy to install, deploy, maintain and service. We listened to our customers and built the Netra X1 server." Same Bang for Fewer BucksThe new Netra X1 server is powered by the robust Solaris Operating Environment and can support up to 1 GB of memory capacity, making it an ideal platform for both deploying various applications and providing the performance and flexibility for business expansion. Features include:
Pricing and AvailabilitySun's Netra X1 thin server will be available starting March 6, 2001 through Sun and Sun's existing worldwide sales channels. The starting list price is $995 for a system configured with an UltraSPARC IIe 400MHz processor, 128MB memory (1GB max), 1-20GB hard drive (2 drives max), and Solaris 8 and LOM management software pre-installed. About Sun Microsystems, Inc.Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision - The Network Is The Computer -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to dot-com their businesses. With $17.6 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com.
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