Dataram First To Market With Internet-Focused Memory Solutions For Hewlett-Packard 9000 A-Class Servers; Tuned into the Internet, ASP's, E-Commerce and Wireless Web

Business Wire, Sept 25, 2000

Business & Technology Editors

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2000

Dataram Corporation (NASDAQ:DRAM) a leading provider of gigabyte-class memory for high-performance network servers, today becomes the first independent memory manufacturer to offer memory for Hewlett-Packard's newest A400 and A500 servers.

Engineered for e-services and designed to meet the needs of today's Internet-Age, the A400 and A500 are the latest addition to HP's successful 9000 Enterprise Server product line.

Dataram quickly responds to the demands of the rack-hungry Internet Service Provider market by offering memory for HP's A400 and A500 servers in 512MB (DRHA500/512), 1GB (DRHA500/1024), and 2GB (DRHA500/2048) capacities. Both systems have up to 8 slots to reach the maximum capacity of 2GB (A400) and 8GB (A500). Each product contains two memory modules developed with advanced ECC protection, and have the reliability and high memory bus bandwidth required by these servers.

With its tight Internet design, the new A-Class is packed into a compact, 2 U (3.5" high) box, allowing up to 20 servers and 40 processors per rack. The A500 features up to two 2 64-bit PA-8500 440MHz or PA-8600 550MHz processors and up to 8GB ECC SDRAM, while the A400 features 1 64-bit PA-8500 440MHz processors with 2GB ECC SDRAM.

"We're pleased to be the first independent memory company to offer memory for HP's A400 and A500 servers", states Jeff Goldenbaum, Dataram's Product Manager. "These products reflect our continued effort of providing top quality memory solutions for enterprise-class servers at significant savings."

List Prices are as follows:

Capacity      Dataram Memory List Price  HP LIST PRICE
512MB         DRHA500/512    $1366       $3060
1GB           DRHA500/1024   $2566       $6375
2GB           DRHA500/2048   $5424       $13755

Dataram Corporation is a leading provider of gigabyte memory for workstations and network servers, specializing in the manufacture of large-capacity memory products for Compaq, Digital, HP, IBM, Intel, SGI and SUN computers. The company serves users in diverse industries as financial services, internet service providers, aerospace, petroleum, graphics, automotive, telecommunications, utilities and education. Dataram is registered with the International Standards Organization, having met the internationally recognized ISO 9001 quality assurance standard for design/development, production, installation and service. Dataram memory is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing memory directly from the system manufacturer and is priced up to 50% less. Products can usually be delivered within 24 hours of order placement and are backed by a lifetime warranty and an advanced replacement program.

Dataram is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey and is celebrating its 34th year in the computer industry. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.dataram.com.