The Netfinity HA Cluster Servers, which are the first two-node bundles to be powered by Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, deliver a 20 percent savings to customers over the cost of purchasing and configuring individual components. The servers break additional hurdles for high volume server clusters by making a complete system easy to purchase. Since IBM pre-configures the systems, customers order one part number which consolidates over 48 components. Once received, the customer can unbox the system and begin working in minutes. IBM will provide customers enhanced levels of support for the first 90 days following the purchase, via a single point of contact for both software and hardware.
Clustering allows for continuous server availability.
Should either server require maintenance, the other automatically takes over so applications and data will always be available to users. The Netfinity HA Cluster Servers are available in both rack and tower models. Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server provides businesses with a powerful and scaleable high-availability solution. The rack option is based on the IBM Netfinity 4500R 3U server which provides the industry's most computing power per square foot for industry standard servers. The offering includes two 2-way SMP servers based on the latest 667 Mhz Intel Processors with 133MHz front side bus.