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Fujitsu Enterprise Hard Disk Drives Qualified by Supermicro for High End Server Storage Solutions
Rigorous Interoperability Testing by Both Firms Ensures Product Dependability
San Jose, CA, November 22, 2004 (PRNewswire) – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals, today announced that Super Micro Computer, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality motherboard and server solutions, has completed a thorough qualification of the Fujitsu 300GB and 147GB SCSI enterprise hard disk drives for inclusion in high-end server storage systems. This is the first time Supermicro is offering hard disk drive integration and service to its customers. In addition, the Fujitsu Firmware and Compatibility Testing (FACT) Lab evaluated motherboards and server systems from Supermicro establishing a joint qualification process in support of each company's commitment to quality control and reliability.
"Customer satisfaction begins by selecting technology partners who share a commitment to product excellence. Following a thorough testing and qualification process, we are excited to include Fujitsu enterprise hard disk drives in our server systems," said Charles Liang, president, CEO and founder, Super Micro Computer, Inc. "Working together, Supermicro and Fujitsu will raise the industry benchmark for product excellence."
The Supermicro rigorous qualification process included compatibility testing and operational stress testing under rigid and extreme environments with chassis and server board products. The goal of this testing provides users and customers the assurance their systems and data will be safe under any acceptable vibration or thermal operating circumstances. Fujitsu hard disk drives proved to have the most reliable index delivering excellent performance after the testing of several other competitive hard disk drive products.
Supermicro will incorporate all of the following hard disk drives into their high-end server storage systems:
- MAT3073/3147/3300NC hard disk drives offering 10,000 RPM spindle speed, feature capacities of 73, 147 and 300GB and maximum internal data-transfer rates of 128MB/s, a 22% performance improvement over previous generations.
- MAP3147/3735/3367NC hard disk drives are the industry's first 75Gb/sq.in. 4-platter enterprise design, delivering 147GB of storage capacity in a 15,000RPM 3.5" form factor and Fujitsu Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) technology that assures remarkably quiet operation.
"Fujitsu and Supermicro share a commitment to innovation and product excellence -- the fundamental requirements for a successful partnership that benefits our mutual customers," said Kenny Nguyen, director, channel sales and marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America. "Fujitsu focuses on delivering high quality, innovative products to the storage industry and is honored to be chosen by Supermicro to be the first and only SCSI hard disk drive vendor integrated into their high end server storage solutions."
The Fujitsu FACT Lab performs the important task of interoperability testing to determine compatibility between Fujitsu enterprise and mobile hard drives, customers' systems and third party partners' products, such as host bus adapters, controller cards, enclosures and switch boxes. In addition to interoperability testing, the FACT Lab offers the following to solution providers and interoperability partners:
- Assist in performing hard disk drive joint qualification testing of customer-unique requirements
- Perform problem duplication and resolution of hard disk drive related issues in complete systems
- Develop, test and publish application-based solutions of hardware configurations containing Fujitsu hard disk drives
- Test new firmware releases and work with customers on their qualification of the new firmware.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce outstanding reliable server systems that maximize the functionality and compatibility of its products. As a direct result of its staunch commitment to quality, Supermicro’s high-end motherboards and server systems tout unsurpassed performance and reliability. Recently, the company began a major expansion into modular computing and enterprise storage system development to better serve today's rapidly changing global business needs. As the premier server solutions and motherboard manufacturer in Silicon Valley and the fastest growing high volume server manufacturer in the world today, Supermicro provides outstanding quality and service that includes 24x7 Worldwide Technical Support. For additional information, please visit the company’s website at www.supermicro.co.uk, email marketing@supermicro.co.uk or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting 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$45 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales operations throughout the United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America currently offers products and services including scanners and scanner maintenance, hard disk drives, and Magneto-Optical drives. Fujitsu Computer Products of America is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134. For more information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333. For additional information, visit: http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Shareen Harvey
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
408-894-3926
sharvey@fcpa.fujitsu.com
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