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Intergraph Computer Systems Announces New Zx10 Servers with Wahoo Technology for High-Performance Prepress Applications
BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2000 - New Zx10 Servers with Intel Pentium III processors
running at 750 MHz and 733 MHz delivers new levels of power, performance, and productivity
Intergraph Computer Systems (Nasdaq:INGR)(booth No. 305) at Seybold Publishing 2000 in Boston
today announced its new Zx Server(TM) family along with its debut products--the new Zx10 Server in
Ultra-Tower(TM) or rackmount configurations--based on Intergraph's revolutionary new Wahoo
Technology(TM). Powered by single or dual Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processors running at 750 and 733
MHz, the Zx10 Servers combine the industry's most cost effective processor power with unmatched system
throughput, delivering a robust, high-performance solution for Windows NT-based prepress and publishing
applications. In LAN tests measuring server throughput to a network of Mac workstations, the new Zx10
achieved an astounding 63 MB/sec aggregate data transfer (equivalent benchmark tests on current generation
high-performance servers only achieves 40 MB/sec.) This performance surpasses quad Xeon
processor-based servers that struggle to achieve 40 MB/sec. When this performance increase is multiplied
over many devices in a production environment, the results can equal tremendous productivity gains for
prepress facilities.
The new Zx10 Servers are available in several configurations, each targeting specific aspects of the
prepress and publishing workflow. For instance, a sleek Ultra-Tower version of the Zx10 Server powered by
Pentium III 750 MHz processors is ideal for high-performance RIP serving. For high-end production
applications such as OPI, file serving, and image management, the Zx10 High-Availability Server comes in a
6U rackmount or deskside configuration with fail-safe reliability features such as redundant power supplies
and hot swap hard drives. All Zx10 Server configurations offer the industry's most extensive system
bandwidth via Intergraph's Wahoo Technology, eliminating workflow bottlenecks and delivering new levels of
power, performance and productivity for prepress and publishing professionals.
"The new Zx10 Servers are by far the most powerful prepress solutions available, both for customers on
the front lines of the prepress workflow, as well as our software partners who need a reliable,
high-performance platform for their turnkey solutions," said Bruce Sholes, executive director of the Publishing
and Prepress Division, Intergraph Computer Systems. "By offering the Zx10 Server in several configurations,
Intergraph Computer Systems offers a cost-effective way for customers to deploy the Zx10 for a variety of
tasks in their workflow."
Flexible Server Configurations
Intergraph offers a choice of high-performance configurations, including the Zx10 Ultra-Tower with
Pentium III 750 or 733 MHz processors and the Zx10 High-Availability in a 6U rackmount or deskside
configuration with Pentium III 733 processors for stacking multiple Zx10s, for flexible implementation.
Intergraph's complete server family consists of:
New! Zx10 Server: Specially designed for RIP software used in small- to large-scale film and
computer-to-plate environments, this server is pre-cabled for up to five 9 GB or 18 GB disks to
accommodate "hot folder" and "CMYK-plus-systems drive" workflows. The Wahoo
Technology-based server is available in Ultra-Tower chassis configurations with single or dual Pentium
III 750 MHz / 100 MHz FSB (front side bus) or 733 MHz / 133 MHz FSB processors.
New! Zx10 High-Availability Server: The Zx10 High-Availability Server offers hot-swappable RAID
and redundant power supply capabilities for mission-critical environments. These high-availability
features combined with the extreme throughput of the Zx10's Wahoo Technology make the Zx10
High-Availability Server the ideal platform for high-volume production prepress applications. The
system is available in 6U rackmount and deskside configurations with single or dual Pentium III 733
MHz / 133 MHz FSB processors.
Zx1 Server: The Zx1 Server is an affordable, non-Wahoo Technology-based server available in the
Ultra-Tower chassis with single or dual Pentium III 600 MHz or 700 MHz processors.
InterServe 9400: With Intergraph's previous-generation InterServe family, the InterServe 9400 offers up
to four Pentium III Xeon processors. Though not based on Wahoo Technology, the InterServe 9400 is
still highly competitive in performance and price compared to other quad-processor servers on the
market.
Pricing and Availability
Available in February, Intergraph's new Zx10 Ultra-Tower Server with Wahoo Technology and a single
Pentium III 750 MHz processor starts at $4699 (U.S.). The new Wahoo Technology-based Zx10
High-Availability Server in a 6U rackmount or deskside chassis with a single Pentium III 733 MHz processor
is available in March starting at $6339 (U.S.).
For More Information
For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems' new high-performance Zx10 Server family,
ViZual Workstations, and other powerful MacFriendly solutions, customers can call 800/763-0242 or visit
the company's website at www.intergraph.com/ics.
About Intergraph Computer Systems
Intergraph Computer Systems' (Huntsville, AL) businesses Visual Computing and Intense3D reflect
its core competencies of Windows NT expertise, systems engineering, systems integration, world-class
service and support, and 3D graphics technology.
The company develops, sells, and supports affordable, high-performance Windows NT-based graphics
workstations and servers using the latest Intel(R) processors, and advanced 3D graphics accelerators for the
creative and technical desktop in markets such as digital media, animation, content creation, publishing and
prepress, visual simulation, graphics arts, and traditional CAD, MCAD.
Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ:
INGR). For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800/763-0242, or visit the
company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/.
Intergraph is a registered trademark and Zx, ViZual Workstation , and Ultra-Tower are trademarks of
Intergraph Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Intergraph Computer Systems
Marla Robinson, 256/730-1813
mcrobins@ingr.com
Rita Roberts, 256/730-1430
rgrobert@ingr.com
www.ingr.com/ics
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