Sun Microsystems Product Information New Sun Products Announcing New SunSpectrum(SM) Instant Upgrade Part Numbers and pricing for Cisco 9509 bundle and 9513 bundle These SIU Part Numbers are different from SIU Part Numbers for Cisco 9509 and 9513 stand-alone chassis. The Hardware Parts for the Bundles were announced on October 17th 2006. This SunIntro announces the support parts that are associated with those bundles. Call your Seeds sales representative for the new SIU part numbers. SunSpectrum(SM) service offering allows customers additional service coverage if necessary. Product warranties offer some protection but they do not provide end to end system coverage available with SunSpectrum(sm) support. For each product, customer can choose the service plan that best fits their needs. Sun Microsystems Inc. proudly announces the Sun StorageTek(TM) 6140 Array with full Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Level-3 certification The NEBS Level-3 certification allows NEP and Telco customers to deploy the Sun StorageTek 6140 array in telco datacenter where NEBS L3 and DC powered are required. The Sun StorageTek 6140 delivers optimum performance, flexibility, and data reliability for the cost-conscious enterprise customers. For IT Managers who need to support task oriented (file/print servers) applications, or Service Providers who need to optimize datacenter resources, the ST6140 delivers enterprise-class features for less, and meets the following customer needs: Fast time-to-benefit - reduce the time associated with deploying and provisioning storage Non-disruptive flexibility - add, change, and move storage to scale with the application without downtime High availability systems - maximize performance with minimal application downtime Lower overall costs - manage increasing application storage requirements with fewer resources and a reduced budget Announcing the Solaris(TM) 10 11/06 Operating System. For customers, the Solaris 10 OS will drive significant and measurable cost savings through increased performance - allowing customers to do more with less (or to do more with what they already have) with increased simplicity and ease of administration. Solaris 10 works to ensure that customer applications and platforms stay up and running giving them increased utilization of their IT assets. Improved security ensures that their IT assets are protected leading to ease of mind. The Solaris 10 OS is free to use for any end user, requiring only a simple registration. For those who want enhanced support, access to fixes, and training, there are multiple support options available at competitive prices.
Thus, Solaris 10 software offers customers the ability and the flexibility to pay for only what they need, while making use of Solaris' advanced technologies. In short, Solaris 10's ground-breaking innovations save customers significant and measurable time and money when deploying, operating, and managing their IT infrastructure. The Solaris 10 11/06 Operating System includes enhancements and new features in the following areas: Security System performance System administration Installation Networking Desktop File systems Device management Developer tools Support for new hardware platforms Announcing: for Sun Ultra 20 M2: AMD Opteron(TM) Model 1214 and 1210 Standard Configurations, SAS Internal Adapter, 146 GB SAS Drive, Intel Pro/1000 PT NIC; RoHS Compliant; Transitioning: Ultra 20 M2 selected Configurations Investment Protection: The Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation is based on the dualcore AMD Opteron Processor. The AMD Opteron Processor protects your investment in current applications, while allowing you to migrate to 64-bit applications. This gives you a simplified migration path to position you for the future of 64-bit computing. Designed to Benefit SW Developers The Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation is pre-loaded with Sun Development Tools and Solaris 10. Developers can create Java and Solaris applications right out of the box. IT-standardization Platform Solaris 10 x64 OS, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux or Windows XP. Running 64-bit or mode. The Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation supports them all. Choose the solution you need to gain the performance boost required for your computing needs, and reduce your TCO without compromising performance. Value Erase the belief that Sun workstations are not competitive. The Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation competes with Intel-based 1-socket workstations head-to-head on price, and offers a dramatically better brand and performance based on the AMD Opteron CPU. Performance Unlike other workstations using repurposed PC technology, Sun has architected the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation to solve complex technical problems
by delivering simultaneous and 64-bit computing with outstanding performance. Accelerate your product development time with features such as large memory capacity, low-latency, high-bandwidth memory subsystem with error correction and expandable high-performance storage options. Additionally, the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation supports PCI-Express, the best input/output implementation in a decade. Achieve the next level of creativity with OpenGL high-performance graphics supporting multiple displays and visualization software. ISV Cerfification Nurturing content is paramount and Sun is serious. Sun maintains strategic partnerships with leading workstation Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to certify the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation for compatibility. Through rigorous validation, Sun helps ensure flawless compatibility in the most demanding technical and most complex computing environment. The Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation has been tuned for optimal performance with each application. Through compiler optimizations and driver tuning, the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation delivers one of the best-in-class price-performance ratios of any 1- sockeet x64 (x86, 64-bit) workstation. Two new configurations, now with 160 GB SATA drive: o AMD Opteron Processor Model 1214 (Dual Core 2.2GHz) o AMD Opteron Processor Model 1210 (Dual Core 1.8GHz) 160 GB SATA X-Option and ATO 146GB, 15K RPM Enterprise Class SAS drive 4-Port SAS PCI-E HBA (existing chassis has proper cable harness) Intel Pro/1000 PT Desktop NIC: The Intel PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter uses auto-negotiation to allow the adapter to run at the highest available network speed (10, 100 or 1000 Mbps), and it maintains full bandwidth capacity with the dedicated 2.5-Gbps bandwidth of a PCI Express input/output (I/O) bus. New OS Certifications: Operating Systems Supported by Sun SUSE Linux Desktop (SLD) 10 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3, Update 8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4, Update 3 Version Sun Supported Certified by OS Factory Installed Option Sold by Sun
New Configurations Allowed: Install two FX560 graphics cards into Sun Ultra 20 M2 to drive up to 4 displays Install two NVS285 graphics cards into Sun Ultra 20 M2, to drive up to 4 displays The Sun Ultra 20 M2 has passed certifications for these tape backups: SG-XTAPDAT72-D2 Sun StorageTek DAT 72 (3MBps, 72GB per cartridge) SG-XTAPSDLT600-D-Z StorageTek SDLT Drive 600 (36MBps, 300GB per cartridge) SG-XTAPLTO2V-D Sun StorageTek LTO 2V Tape Drive (24MBps, 200GB per cartridge) SG-XTAPLTO2-D-2 Sun StorageTek LTO Tape Drive (30MBps, 200GB per cartridge) SG-XTAPLTO3-D-2 Sun StorageTek LTO 3 Tape Drive (80MBps, 400GB per cartridge) Sun Promotions Promotional 20% trade-in allowance for customers who trade-in qualified IBM, HP or Dell servers for qualified configurations of Sun Fire T2000 servers Customers who act now and take advantage of this offer will receive an enhanced trade-in value of up to 20% when they trade-in a qualified IBM, HP or Dell server for the purchase of select configurations of the new Sun Fire T2000 server. This 20% allowance is more than double the current standard upgrade allowance. This added savings will allow customers to extend their budget to give them more buying power for a complete solution that can include software, services or added components. Call your Seeds of Genius Sales representative to trade in your IBM, HP, or dell servers today.