Gateway Provides Server Products and Services to Meet the Needs of Small
And Medium Businesses for the Long Run
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
introduced the Gateway(R) 930 Series workgroup server for growing small and
medium businesses and organizations. The new 930 Series provides investment
protection for businesses that need high server performance and reliability
and the ability to expand the server's capabilities as their business needs
change and grow.
With a rich feature set, the Gateway 930 Series workgroup server is an
ideal solution for a wide range of office and workgroup business applications
including file and print sharing, remote access, e-mail processing, secure
Internet transactions and database management.
"Successful small businesses can experience explosive growth overnight --
and they need to be prepared today for what the future will bring," said Jim
Jones, vice president of segment marketing, Gateway, Inc. "Purchasing a new
Gateway 930 Series server is a great investment on several levels -- it's
highly expandable, so it can readily meet future needs, and businesses can
depend on Gateway to provide consistent, practical support and services from
our knowledgeable staff in our customers' communities over the life of the
system."
Gateway offers small to medium companies, education and government clients
turnkey support programs that take care of their technology needs, so they can
focus on growing and running their business. A wide range of customizable
services such as training, network installation and server integration are
available through the company's nearly 300 Gateway(R) stores located across
the U.S., online at Gateway.com and through its nationwide network of service
providers.
Busy IT departments will appreciate how easy it is to maintain and service
the Gateway 930 Series servers. The innovative chassis offers tool-free
access to components, as well as color-coded release mechanisms and captive
thumbscrews for quick and easy servicing. Gateway's Server Management
solution coupled with HP(R) OpenView(TM) ManageX Event software ensures
maximum system uptime. The software also proactively monitors key system
operations and alerts users to potential problems so they can avoid unplanned
downtime.
Gateway's 930 Series supports high-performance features such as dual
processor capability and support for Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 1.0GHz
processors, and Intel's new Pentium 1.13 and 1.26MHz processors with 512KB of
performance-improving L2 cache. Data can be accessed quickly with the
930 Series' 10,000RPM SCSI hard disk drives. To support the requirements of
growing businesses, the 930 Series can be expanded to include additional
functionality through adapters, peripherals and storage. Standard integrated
1-Gigabit Ethernet and 64-bit I/O contribute to improved overall network
performance. Also, the 930 Series boasts reliability features such as
optional hot-plug, load-sharing redundant power supplies and RAID support for
increased system uptime and greater overall performance.
The fully configurable Gateway 930C base configuration is priced at $1,599
(shipping and handling extra) and includes (Options in parentheses):
-- A single Intel 1GHz Pentium III processor with 256KB L2 cache. The
processor is supported by ServerWorks' HE-SL server chipset, further
improving performance and network productivity (Option to support dual
Pentium III 1.0GHz processors; single or dual Pentium III 1.13GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache; and single or dual Pentium III 1.26GHz
processors with 512KB L2 cache).
-- 256MB PC 133 Error Correction Code SDRAM (Option to expand to 4GB of
memory).
-- A highly integrated motherboard for improved performance and system
access -- including 10/100/1-Gigabit Ethernet and PCI Graphics.
-- Single 9GB Ultra160 SCSI SCA hard disk drive (Option to support 18GB
and 36GB Ultra160 SCSI SCA drives), supported by Dual Channel Ultra160
64-bit RAID Controller.
-- Six PCI expansion slots -- four 64-bit/66-MHz and two 32-bit/33-MHz.
-- A total of twelve device bays for additional storage and back-up
devices: six external one-inch (hot-plug ready) SCA bays, four
external 5.25-inch bays, one internal 3.5-inch bay and one external
3.5-inch bay.
-- 64-bit PCI I/O technology for optimal system performance.
-- Single 350-watt power supply (Optional second power supply for greater
reliability and increased system uptime).
Gateway's recommended configuration 930S, priced at $4,599 (shipping and
handling extra), is perfect for small businesses to use as a primary server or
to run a workgroup or small department of a medium-sized business. The 930S
includes all the features as the base configuration of the 930C, with an
upgrade to an Intel Pentium III 1.26GHz processor with 512KB L2 cache and
512MB of RAM for improved system performance. To provide greater expansion,
storage and data integrity, the 930S also includes three 18GB Ultra160 SCA
SCSI drives, a dual channel RAID controller and a DDS-4 20/40 SCSI Tape Backup
Unit. For enhanced reliability, the 930S includes a redundant power supply
subsystem with dual 350-watt, hot-plug, load-sharing power supply modules.
The 930S ships with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server with 5 client licenses
and 30 days of support.
The Gateway 930 Series server is backed by a three-year parts and labor,
and on-site limited warranty(3). The Gateway 930 Series can be ordered
directly from Gateway by calling 800-846-2106, visiting the company's Web site
at http://www.gateway.com or going to one of nearly 300 Gateway stores nationwide.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW) a Fortune 500(R) company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses
and government and education institutions by helping clients meet all their
technology needs. Gateway is ranked as the most admired American company in
the Computers and Office Equipment industry in a Fortune Magazine survey(1)
and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer
purchases of Wintel-based PCs(2). The company had total global revenue of
$9.6 billion in 2000. For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at
http://www.gateway.com .
(1) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies,"
February 19, 2001.
(2) From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPoll(SM) study of 140,000 PC
owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.
(3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Technician will be dispatched,
if deemed necessary by Gateway, following other troubleshooting
methods. On-site service not available in all locations; you may be
required to take or send your product to an authorized service
location. On-site service excludes mice, keyboards, docking
stations, external peripherals and monitors.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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