Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 14:41:53 -0400 From: Christine LaikindOrganization: Rave Computer Association, Inc. To: letters@lwn.net Subject: Rave Now Offers UltraSPARC server with Linux Immediate Product Announcement Contact: Frederick Darter, president Voice: 1-800-966-7283 Email: rdarter@rave.com Bev LeBoeuf, director of marketing Voice: 1-800-966-7283 Email: bev@rave.com Rave Computer Association, Inc. Introduces UltraSPARC-IIi Server Appliance (Sterling Heights, Michigan - August 16,1999) Rave Computer Association, Inc., a leading Sun Microsystems authorized Master value-added integrator, has positioned its Rave Systems RackMount-2UAXi as a UltraSPARC-IIi server appliance operating on Linux or Solaris operating system. The Rave Systems RackMount-2UAXi (RM-2UAXi) is Rave Computer’s newest addition to the Rave Systems AXi family. The RM-2UAXi comes standard in a sleek 19" 2U form factor chassis integrated with Sun’s UltraAXi motherboard, a 300 Watt auto-ranging power supply, six cooling fans and two 33MHz/32Bit PCI slots. The Rave Systems RackMount-2UAXi can hold up to 1GB of memory, accommodate up to three internal low profile 7,200 or 10,000 RPM disk drives or two half height drives, and can be pre-loaded with Red Hat Linux 6.0 or Solaris 7 operating system. The Rave Systems AXi family which consists of RackMount-5UAXi, Rackmount-2UAXi, and Tower-AXI, utilizes Sun’s Ultra(tm)AXi motherboard that has robust standard features such as upgradable UltraSPARC-IIi processor modules with processing speeds now up to 440MHz, integrated dual-channel Ultra wide SCSI, and 32-bit PCI slots. The Rave AXi systems provide powerful solutions for the network-intensive industries such as ISP, Telecommunications and Digital Imaging. About Rave Computer Association, Inc. Rave Computer Association, Inc. provides custom-configured integrated computer systems around Sun’s board platforms bundled with software, compatible peripherals and other exceptional value-added services. Rave Systems provide the ideal solution for those looking for UNIX systems that allow for robust performance, scalability, and reliability. Rave Computers’ UL test facility and ISO-9002 procedures ensure quality products and services. More information about Rave Computer Association, Inc., and its Rave Systems can be found on their web site at: www.rave.net or by calling 1-800-966-7283. -- Christine Laikind Marketing & Communications Manager Rave Computer Association, Inc. Rave Financial Services, Inc. www.rave.net E-mail: claikind@rave.com Voice: (810) 939-8230, ext. 263 Fax: (810) 939-7431