Gateway Launches All-New Line of Servers at Aggressive Prices

Zardon · Aug 15, 2002, 10:36 AM

Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today delivers three new Intel(R)-based servers for customers that require robust server solutions with the latest technology at industry-leading prices. To support the needs of growing businesses, Gateway provides an array of business services including network set-up, integration, installation and support.

"Gateway has been turning heads with its great product values all year -- and now we're doing the same with our new server line-up," said Sam Salem, senior manager, server products, Gateway, Inc. "These new feature-rich servers extend Gateway's value-leadership to even more small and medium businesses, educational institutions and government agencies."

Gateway's new servers utilize the latest and most robust technologies for the best performance and feature-set for customers. All three models utilize Intel processors, while the workgroup models are based on the new Intel E7500 chipset.

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Zardon · Aug 15, 2002, 10:37 AM

"Gateway's usage of our Intel-based server processors including the Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor family and Intel E7500 chipset provides compelling cost and performance advantages for Gateway's customers," said Richard Dracott, director of marketing for Intel's Enterprise Platform Group. "The manageability, serviceability and expandability features of these new systems really highlight how Gateway is delivering what customers need today: a combination of the latest technology with sensible long term cost management."

New Servers Easy to Expand, Service and Manage From their easy set-up and maintenance chassis to their excellent expansion capability, Gateway's servers provide growing businesses the flexibility they need. All three new systems provide the ability to expand with additional memory, storage and functionality, further optimizing the technology investment. Also, Gateway's new servers have integrated Intel(R) PRO Network Connections providing Gigabit Ethernet performance for maximum network productivity across the local area network.

The three new servers incorporate the latest manageability and security features that make them easy to maintain. HP(R) OpenView(TM) ManageX Event Manager provides simple, yet comprehensive server management for monitoring key system parameters. As a result, maintenance can be scheduled around business operations for reduced downtime and increased productivity. All systems are available with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server and Microsoft Small Business Server 2000.

The highly serviceable design of Gateway's new servers helps busy IT organizations maximize productivity. The tool-less chassis enables easy entry for upgrades and services for reduced downtime. Also, Gateway's new servers feature the new eye-catching Gateway charcoal industrial design -- a touch of style for businesses that store their servers in public locations.

Entry Level Server Raises the Performance Bar The Gateway 920(R) Series entry level server, starting at $599(1), is the ideal system to support small organizations' primary computing and networking needs, such as file and print requirements and basic applications. It is designed for non-IT businesses that need a system that is easy to use, set up and maintain. The Gateway 920 is available immediately. Key Gateway 920 highlights include:

- - Choice of single Intel Pentium(R) 4 or Celeron(R) processor

- - ServerWorks(TM) Grand Champion(TM) SL chipset for true server performance

- - Reliability and performance with 128MB PC1600 ECC DDR SDRAM, expandable to 4GB at the time of launch with future expansion to 8GB

- - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing

- - Efficient expandability with seven drive bays and five PCI slots, four of which are 64-bit slots

- - Support for fast data storage on 40, 80 or 120GB IDE hard drives at 7200 RPM or 18GB Ultra SCSI hard drives at 10,000 RPM

- - Performance with budget in mind with a single 250-watt PS/2 power supply Workgroup Server Offers Enhanced Reliability The Gateway 960(R) Series server, starting at $1,499(1), is the ideal server solution for small and medium organizations that need to manage intensive applications, yet stick to a budget. It's the perfect mainstream workgroup server to support communication requirements as well as a wide range of applications. The Gateway 960 Series server also provides an excellent platform for larger businesses and organizations as a cost-effective solution for vast array of applications. The Gateway 960 will be available for sale beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. Key Gateway 960 highlights include:

- - Enhanced performance with capability for dual Intel Xeon(TM) 1.8GHz processors up to 2.4GHz processors

- - Intel E7500 chipset supporting Intel Xeon processors and Intel Hyper-Threading technology

- - 256MB PC1600 DDR SDRAM, expandable to 4GB for improved overall performance with future expansion to 8GB

- - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing

- - Ability for future enhancements with six PCI slots, five of which utilize PCI-X technology to support upcoming PCI-X functionality

- - Support for fast data storage with 18, 36 and 73GB Ultra 160 SCSI hot swappable hard drives at 10,000 RPM; supported by dual channel Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI controllers or the ADAC RAID controller for RAID configuration with 64MB of cache; expandability with eight drive bays, four bays have hot swap capability

- - Enhanced performance with budget in mind with a single 450-watt PS/2 power supply

- - Available in tower or 5U rack configuration, or can be converted to a rack chassis in the future with the purchase of a rack conversion kit Performance Workgroup Server Handles Mission Critical Apps The Gateway 980(R) Series server, starting at $2,499(1), is the perfect performance workgroup server for mission-critical applications such as email, database or Web applications. The Gateway 980 Series server provides performance and redundancy options needed by many businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. The Gateway 980 Series server is also an excellent platform for larger organizations as a performance solution in a departmental setting. The Gateway 980 will be available for sale beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. Key Gateway 980 highlights include:

- - Enhanced performance with capability for dual Intel Xeon(TM)

1.8GHz processors up to 2.4GHz processors

- - Intel E7500 chipset supporting Intel Xeon processors and Intel Hyper-Threading technology

- - 256MB PC1600 DDR RAM, expandable to 4GB for improved overall performance with future expansion to 8GB

- - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing

- - Ability for future enhancements with six PCI slots, five of which utilize PCI-X technology to support upcoming PCI-X functionality

- - Added reliability with standard dual redundant 450-watt power supplies with hot swap capability

- - Support for high-performance data storage with 18, 36 and 73GB Ultra160 SCSI hot swappable hard drives at 10,000 RPM; supported by dual channel Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI controllers or the ADAC RAID controller for RAID configuration with 64MB of cache; expandability with twelve drive bays for a maximum 620 GB storage; eight bays have hot swap capability

- - Available in tower or 5U rack configuration, or can be converted to a rack chassis in the future with the purchase of a rack conversion kit Services Are Key In Server Purchase Salem added, "Businesses purchasing a server know that the hardware is critical -- but they also need a technology provider that will help ensure seamless network management. That's why Gateway has a comprehensive offering of end-to-end services that help customers get the most from their new server purchase."

Gateway Network Service Providers (NSP) offer a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium businesses. Gateway's NSP team provides reliable resources for businesses with limited IT staff or larger organizations that need to supplement internal staff. For businesses with especially unique needs, Gateway's Custom Integration Services team can also develop customized hardware and software solutions to fit virtually any business requirement.

Gateway NSPs provide end-to-end services including hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network and system integration, training, security and system maintenance. Also, Gateway offers a range of support programs from 24x7 phone support to four-hour on-site response.

To assess technology and support needs, Gateway will provide a complimentary consultation -- a $199 value -- through its NSP network of service providers(3). Gateway's NSPs are located throughout the U.S. and are available through the company's Gateway stores or online at Gateway.com. More information about Gateway's products and services is available by calling 800-221-9616, via the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ or at one of the Gateway(R) stores nationwide.

About Gateway Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) , a personal technology company, improves people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware, communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs(2). For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ .

(1) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.

(2) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition. Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners.

(3) Free consultation based on up to two hours of assessment.

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Gateway Launches All-New Line of Servers at Aggressive Prices Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today delivers three new Intel(R)-based servers for customers that require robust server solutions with the latest technology at industry-leading prices. To support the needs of growing businesses, Gateway provides an array of business services including network set-up, integration, installation and support. "Gateway has been turning heads with its great product values all year -- and now we're doing the same with our new server line-up," said Sam Salem, senior manager, server products, Gateway, Inc. "These new feature-rich servers extend Gateway's value-leadership to even more small and medium businesses, educational institutions and government agencies." Gateway's new servers utilize the latest and most robust technologies for the best performance and feature-set for customers. All three models utilize Intel processors, while the workgroup models are based on the new Intel E7500 chipset. more details in the forum

Aug 15, 2002, 10:37 AM	Thread Starter #2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	"Gateway's usage of our Intel-based server processors including the Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor family and Intel E7500 chipset provides compelling cost and performance advantages for Gateway's customers," said Richard Dracott, director of marketing for Intel's Enterprise Platform Group. "The manageability, serviceability and expandability features of these new systems really highlight how Gateway is delivering what customers need today: a combination of the latest technology with sensible long term cost management." New Servers Easy to Expand, Service and Manage From their easy set-up and maintenance chassis to their excellent expansion capability, Gateway's servers provide growing businesses the flexibility they need. All three new systems provide the ability to expand with additional memory, storage and functionality, further optimizing the technology investment. Also, Gateway's new servers have integrated Intel(R) PRO Network Connections providing Gigabit Ethernet performance for maximum network productivity across the local area network. The three new servers incorporate the latest manageability and security features that make them easy to maintain. HP(R) OpenView(TM) ManageX Event Manager provides simple, yet comprehensive server management for monitoring key system parameters. As a result, maintenance can be scheduled around business operations for reduced downtime and increased productivity. All systems are available with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server and Microsoft Small Business Server 2000. The highly serviceable design of Gateway's new servers helps busy IT organizations maximize productivity. The tool-less chassis enables easy entry for upgrades and services for reduced downtime. Also, Gateway's new servers feature the new eye-catching Gateway charcoal industrial design -- a touch of style for businesses that store their servers in public locations. Entry Level Server Raises the Performance Bar The Gateway 920(R) Series entry level server, starting at $599(1), is the ideal system to support small organizations' primary computing and networking needs, such as file and print requirements and basic applications. It is designed for non-IT businesses that need a system that is easy to use, set up and maintain. The Gateway 920 is available immediately. Key Gateway 920 highlights include: - - Choice of single Intel Pentium(R) 4 or Celeron(R) processor - - ServerWorks(TM) Grand Champion(TM) SL chipset for true server performance - - Reliability and performance with 128MB PC1600 ECC DDR SDRAM, expandable to 4GB at the time of launch with future expansion to 8GB - - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing - - Efficient expandability with seven drive bays and five PCI slots, four of which are 64-bit slots - - Support for fast data storage on 40, 80 or 120GB IDE hard drives at 7200 RPM or 18GB Ultra SCSI hard drives at 10,000 RPM - - Performance with budget in mind with a single 250-watt PS/2 power supply Workgroup Server Offers Enhanced Reliability The Gateway 960(R) Series server, starting at $1,499(1), is the ideal server solution for small and medium organizations that need to manage intensive applications, yet stick to a budget. It's the perfect mainstream workgroup server to support communication requirements as well as a wide range of applications. The Gateway 960 Series server also provides an excellent platform for larger businesses and organizations as a cost-effective solution for vast array of applications. The Gateway 960 will be available for sale beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. Key Gateway 960 highlights include: - - Enhanced performance with capability for dual Intel Xeon(TM) 1.8GHz processors up to 2.4GHz processors - - Intel E7500 chipset supporting Intel Xeon processors and Intel Hyper-Threading technology - - 256MB PC1600 DDR SDRAM, expandable to 4GB for improved overall performance with future expansion to 8GB - - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing - - Ability for future enhancements with six PCI slots, five of which utilize PCI-X technology to support upcoming PCI-X functionality - - Support for fast data storage with 18, 36 and 73GB Ultra 160 SCSI hot swappable hard drives at 10,000 RPM; supported by dual channel Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI controllers or the ADAC RAID controller for RAID configuration with 64MB of cache; expandability with eight drive bays, four bays have hot swap capability - - Enhanced performance with budget in mind with a single 450-watt PS/2 power supply - - Available in tower or 5U rack configuration, or can be converted to a rack chassis in the future with the purchase of a rack conversion kit Performance Workgroup Server Handles Mission Critical Apps The Gateway 980(R) Series server, starting at $2,499(1), is the perfect performance workgroup server for mission-critical applications such as email, database or Web applications. The Gateway 980 Series server provides performance and redundancy options needed by many businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. The Gateway 980 Series server is also an excellent platform for larger organizations as a performance solution in a departmental setting. The Gateway 980 will be available for sale beginning Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. Key Gateway 980 highlights include: - - Enhanced performance with capability for dual Intel Xeon(TM) 1.8GHz processors up to 2.4GHz processors - - Intel E7500 chipset supporting Intel Xeon processors and Intel Hyper-Threading technology - - 256MB PC1600 DDR RAM, expandable to 4GB for improved overall performance with future expansion to 8GB - - 400MHz Front Side Bus for fast and reliable data processing - - Ability for future enhancements with six PCI slots, five of which utilize PCI-X technology to support upcoming PCI-X functionality - - Added reliability with standard dual redundant 450-watt power supplies with hot swap capability - - Support for high-performance data storage with 18, 36 and 73GB Ultra160 SCSI hot swappable hard drives at 10,000 RPM; supported by dual channel Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI controllers or the ADAC RAID controller for RAID configuration with 64MB of cache; expandability with twelve drive bays for a maximum 620 GB storage; eight bays have hot swap capability - - Available in tower or 5U rack configuration, or can be converted to a rack chassis in the future with the purchase of a rack conversion kit Services Are Key In Server Purchase Salem added, "Businesses purchasing a server know that the hardware is critical -- but they also need a technology provider that will help ensure seamless network management. That's why Gateway has a comprehensive offering of end-to-end services that help customers get the most from their new server purchase." Gateway Network Service Providers (NSP) offer a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of small and medium businesses. Gateway's NSP team provides reliable resources for businesses with limited IT staff or larger organizations that need to supplement internal staff. For businesses with especially unique needs, Gateway's Custom Integration Services team can also develop customized hardware and software solutions to fit virtually any business requirement. Gateway NSPs provide end-to-end services including hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network and system integration, training, security and system maintenance. Also, Gateway offers a range of support programs from 24x7 phone support to four-hour on-site response. To assess technology and support needs, Gateway will provide a complimentary consultation -- a $199 value -- through its NSP network of service providers(3). Gateway's NSPs are located throughout the U.S. and are available through the company's Gateway stores or online at Gateway.com. More information about Gateway's products and services is available by calling 800-221-9616, via the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ or at one of the Gateway(R) stores nationwide. About Gateway Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) , a personal technology company, improves people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware, communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs(2). For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ . (1) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes. (2) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition. Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners. (3) Free consultation based on up to two hours of assessment.