Delivering more power in Windows NT server environments; Intergraph Upgrades InterServe 6XX Servers To Highest Level of Enterprise Performance

Business Wire, Sept 13, 1996

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1996--Intergraph Computer Systems (ICS) today announced that all of its Intel Pentium Pro processor-based InterServe 6XX general enterprise servers have been upgraded with more cache RAM and greater scalability. This gives enterprise customers even better performance and more room for future growth in the Windows NT environment for database, application, and file/print server tasks.

The InterServe 610 and 620 are now available with up to four 200MHz Pentium Pro processors with 256KB cache and up to 1GB of memory; previously, these models came with one or two Pentium Pro processors running at 150MHz with 256KB cache. The InterServe 630 and 640 are available with up to four 200MHz Pentium Pro processors with 512KB cache, up from the previous 200MHz/256KB cache configuration. The InterServe 650 and 660, available with up to four 200MHz Pentium Pro processors and 512KB cache, is also designed for up to 4GB maximum memory and up to 1TB of storage for demanding, mission-critical computing tasks.

"Intergraph is the first server vendor to deliver a broad range of very powerful, scalable enterprise-class servers with configurations that IT managers need for demanding client-server environments," said Wade Patterson, president of Intergraph Computer Systems. "The additional cache is particularly important, since multiple-Pentium Pro systems work more efficiently when they can get data from the cache instead of having to go to main memory."

The increase in performance will benefit any enterprise with data intensive tasks and applications, such as on-line transaction processing, database servers, and Windows NT application servers.

"The scalability of these servers is also crucial to IT managers who need to plan for future growth as well as present needs," said Lee Hanson, Executive Product Director of ICS Server Division. "With the ability to add processors as needed, enterprises can buy what they need now, knowing that they can add processing power in the future as demands on their systems grow."

All the InterServe 6XX servers are designed with Intergraph's Windows NT expertise. Intergraph, the first hardware vendor to focus fully on Windows NT development, can offer solutions for implementing and/or migrating to Windows NT-based networking.

Additionally, the InterServe servers come with a full complement of standard and optional features, including high-availability fault-tolerant backup, RAID systems, system management software, and complete solutions for connecting to networks. And the InterServe product family is backed by Intergraph's unparalleled service and support, including more than 1,500 highly trained technicians worldwide.

Pricing and availability

The newly configured InterServe 610, 620, 630, 640, 650 and 660 servers are available immediately. Base prices and configurations are as follows: -0-

Model     Basic configuration            U.S. list price
610   200MHz/256KB,  64MB, RAID(3), 4GB     $19,300
620   200MHz/256KB, 128MB, RAID(3), 4GB     $23,300
630   200MHz/512KB, 128MB, RAID(3), 4GB     $34,300
640   200MHz/512KB, 256MB, RAID(3), 4GB     $48,300
650   200MHz/512KB, 128MB, RAID(3), 4GB     $50,200
660   200MHz/512KB, 256MB, RAID(3), 9GB     $64,800

For more detailed pricing, configuration, and sales information, customers can call 800-763-0242.

Intergraph Background Information

Intergraph Computer Systems is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems for the creative and technical desktop, as well as high-performance servers, networking, and interoperability products for IT solutions. Hardware products include Pentium Pro Processor/Windows NT-based graphics workstations and servers. A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corporation is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems and the world's largest independent developer of Windows NT-based applications. -0- -0-

Note to Editors: Intergraph(R) is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Microsoft and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

For reader inquiries, please use 800-763-0242. Intergraph's World Wide Web URL is http://www.intergraph.com/ics

Product images are available in digital format (TIFF or EPS) upon request. Contact Chrisi Schantz at 205-730-6139 or email: cmschan1@ingr.com

CONTACT: Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville

Aggie Frizzell, 205/730-6139

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Terence Finan, 206/789-9066

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