Fujitsu Philippines Inc.

Fujitsu launches PRIMEQUEST™ 420 midrange server for Linux and Windows

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

Manila, May 16, 2006 — Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd 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 maximize 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 realize 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 420 gives companies and institutions with medium system capacity requirements a very economical path to high-reliability computing, with enough room for growth. With PRIMEQUEST, downtime due to faulty hardware will be a thing of the past, added Mr. Peter G. Tan, President and CEO of Fujitsu Philippines, Inc.

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

The PRIMEQUEST™ 420 is priced starting from around US$3,400 and will be available immediately in the ASEAN (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) and India markets. For more information, please visit http://ph.fujitsu.com or call Fujitsu Philippines, Inc. at (+63 2) 812-4001 local 8583.

PRIMEQUEST™ 420 Key Specifications

Model name	PRIMEQUEST 420
Form factor	12U rack-mount (19")
CPU	Intel® Itanium® 2 Processor; 1.50 GHz/1.60 GHz
CPU count	1 – 8
Chipset	Fujitsu proprietary
System board count	1 – 2
Interconnect	Point-to-point crossbar; max data transmission 25.6 gigabits per second
Memory	Max 256GB
Internal storage	Max 584GB (w/ 2.5" SAS)
PCI slots	Max 18
Partitions	Max 2
External dimensions	482 (W) x 820 (D) x 530 (H)
Weight	Max 150 kg
Supported operating systems	Red Hat® Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for Itanium)Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Itanium Processor FamilyMicrosoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based SystemsMicrosoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems

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About the TRIOLE Strategy

Fujitsu is committed to providing its customers with products, solutions and services that will further optimize their IT infrastructure and improve their business agility. Its TRIOLE strategy is the aggregate of three core principles: virtualization, 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.

About Fujitsu Philippines, Inc.

Fujitsu Philippines Inc. (FPI) is a leading system integrator of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for Philippine enterprises. With over five hundred full-time Filipino technology professionals and more than 25 years of operations in the country, FPI is uniquely positioned to apply the best-of-breed technology solutions to assist its customers in solving complex business problems. By leveraging the collective expertise, experience, and work ethics of its workforce, FPI has an unmatched track record in designing, building, implementing, and maintaining ICT solutions, especially in difficult projects with complex technology architectures, nation-wide geographic scope, and tight implementation schedules. FPI is a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited headquartered in Tokyo. More information about FPI’s products and services can be found at http://www.fujitsu.com/ph

About Fujitsu Limited

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.7 trillion yen (US$44.5 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com

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