PT. Fujitsu Indonesia

Fujitsu Launches PRIMEQUEST™ 420 Midrange Server for Linux and Windows

Itanium 2-based server offers scalability and stability for mission-critical enterprise applications

Jakarta, May 16, 2006 — Leading IT and communications solutions provider PT. Fujitsu Indonesia today unveiled the PRIMEQUEST™ 420 midrange server for Intel® Itanium® 2-based systems running Linux or Windows Server 2003 platforms.

Similar to the PRIMEQUEST™ 440 and PRIMEQUEST™ 480 servers that were launched in May 2005, the PRIMEQUEST™ 420 combines high system scalability with data centre-class fault immunity, thus offering enterprises the flexibility of industry-standard solutions without compromising business continuity.

The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 supports a maximum of eight Intel® Itanium® 2 processors rated at 1.5 GHz or 1.6 GHz. In comparison, its predecessors the PRIMEQUEST™ 440 and PRIMEQUEST™ 480 support up to 16 and 32 Intel® Itanium® 2 processors respectively. The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 thus represents an ideal server solution for customers who require modest computing needs with mainframe-class reliability and reduced operational costs.

Like its predecessors, the PRIMEQUEST™ 420 incorporates two key technologies - System Mirror and Flexible Input/Output (FIO) - to maximise system availability. System Mirror, enabled by dual synchronous system architecture, allows memory modules and crossbar interconnects to operate in duplex mode and isolates errors without causing a system halt; while FIO allows I/O resources to be dynamically allocated based on real-time performance requirements, thus reducing maintenance downtime and avoiding disruptions to business operations. The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 server architecture also provides up to two hardware-isolated partitions, each of which functions like a fully independent "server" within the system, for excellent fault immunity.

The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 has a high-density rack-mount form factor which allows it to fit on the same rack with other servers, storage systems and network equipment. In addition, the power consumption of the PRIMEQUEST 420™ is only one-third that of the PRIMEQUEST™ 440. The compact, power-saving design allows users to realise cost and space savings that reduce the total cost of ownership.

"With our longstanding expertise in mainframes, Fujitsu offers unparalleled reliability for industry-standard operating systems. Like the PRIMEQUEST 440 and PRIMEQUEST 480, the PRIMEQUEST 420 offers mission-critical computing on both Linux and Windows Server 2003 platforms, and is poised to deliver the high availability and low total cost of ownership that customers demand," said Mr Uno Motohiko, Head, Regional Marketing Group, Fujitsu Asia.

The PRIMEQUEST™ server line is offered as part of the Fujitsu TRIOLE strategy for optimising customers' IT infrastructures comprising servers, storage systems, networks and middleware. Based on TRIOLE, Fujitsu designs, develops and deploys highly reliable, business-critical data centres in heterogeneous environments to increase business continuity, agility and efficiency.

The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 is priced starting from US$ 69,900 and will be available for the ASEAN (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) and India markets with immediate effect. Refer to the Appendix, visit http://sg.fujitsu.com or http://www.fujitsu.com/primequest or call (021) 570 9330 for more details.

About the TRIOLE Strategy

Fujitsu is committed to providing its customers with products, solutions and services that will further optimise their IT infrastructure and improve their business agility. Its TRIOLE strategy is the aggregate of three core principles: virtualisation, automation and integration. Fujitsu has applied these principles to design and deliver highly dynamic IT solutions with the highest levels of compatibility and consistency. The result enables customers to increase efficiency, enhance agility and improve continuity now and into the future. For more information on the TRIOLE strategy, please visit http://www.fujitsu.com/triole.

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About PT. Fujitsu Indonesia

PT. Fujitsu Indonesia was established in 1995 by the name of PT Fujitsu Systems Indonesia as a joint venture between Fujitsu and PT Askomindo Dinamika. Headquartered in Jakarta with service points in big cities such as Surabaya, Semarang, Denpasar and Pekanbaru, Fujitsu Indonesia has a vision to be a leading customer-focused Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider in Indonesia. Fujitsu offers one-stop end-to-end solutions, covering from high-quality PCs to mission-critical Servers, business and manufacturing applications and ICT infrastructure. Customer portfolio of Fujitsu Indonesia spans across various industries and segments such as government, manufacturing, retail, oil & gas as well as telecommunication, including those largest retail, telecommunication and manufacturing companies in Indonesia.
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