AlphaServer 1200 product brief

powers your internet and business applications

benefits

• Superior price/performance and proven, 64-bit processor technology bring raw computing power to your business applications at a low cost - enhancing productivity, saving time, and saving money.
   
• Bet-your-business availability through advanced clustering technology ensures maximum uptime and the highest data integrity - regardless of your operating system.
   
• Exceptional systems management is at your fingertips because ServerWORKS Manager software is included with every server.
   
• A full suite of Internet-Energized software is included with every AlphaServer system - meaning your server is Internet-ready, regardless of the operating system you choose to run.
   
• The freedom of choice that only Compaq servers can offer lets you stay where you are, or move at will - all AlphaServer systems are designed to run Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, or Linux.
  

a new standard

The AlphaServer 1200 system delivers the performance you need... when you need it. Indeed, you no longer have to make the choice between what you can afford today... and the expandability and application growth you'll need tomorrow. With one or two 64-bit processors at 533Mhz, up to 4 GB of ECC memory, six I/O slots (5 PCI/1 PCI/EISA combination), and up to 126 GB of internal storage, the AlphaServer 1200 system will handle anything that your demanding business can throw at it - comfortably.

And if your business depends on your server's high availability, then you can rely on the AlphaServer 1200 system. With advanced clustering technology - you'll have the best technology in the world working hard for you. You'll receive maximum uptime with uncompromising data integrity - regardless of the operating system you run - with features like auto reboot, thermal management, RAID, ECC memory and cache, and much more.

Moreover, the unsurpassed high availability of the AlphaServer 1200 system makes it an ideal choice for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who need continuous uptime to stay in business. (In fact, half of the top 10 Internet sites worldwide put their trust in Compaq systems.) And with subscriber lists expected to explode well into the next century, ISPs can also count on the scalability and headroom they'll need to grow with confidence into the future.

Rest assured, you can rely on exceptional performance with extraordinary value with an AlphaServer 1200 system. Alpha processors are the fastest on the planet, and allow you to process more work in less time. Everything runs better in a 64-bit environment. Everything. And while the competition is just getting started, Compaq already has years of experience providing robust, reliable 64-bit computing solutions to solve real-life, real-time business problems.

And if the Internet is critical to your business, the AlphaServer 1200 system delivers the fastest Internet performance available for systems in its class. Leadership results on other industry benchmarks (SPECint95®, SPECfp95®) will translate into blazingly fast business and technical application performance as well.

the freedom to choose

Only AlphaServer systems offer you a choice of three operating systems, allowing you the freedom to remain with - or move to - the system that makes the most sense for your business. So whether you choose to run on Tru64UNIX, OpenVMS, or Linux you can bank on the same uncompromising performance. You can also choose from a classic pedestal design or a rackmount option that gives you the ability to build a powerhouse in a small footprint through flexible rack-and-stack configurations.

the proof's in the applications

The robust AlphaServer 1200 system is ideally suited for the most demanding Internet applications like 64-bit multimedia compression; 64-bit encryption for the highest level of security; and for the design of attention-grabbing Web pages that may include high-resolution images, full-motion video, and voice.

Plus, within a Data Warehouse environment, the AlphaServer 1200 system is the ideal platform for Data Marts and decision support systems that provide workgroups with fast access to specialized information - giving them the knowledge they need to make the best decisions possible.

easy management by design

internet-energized

Every AlphaServersystem ships with a complete suite of web server software. From the robust Tru64 UNIX platform - featuring one of the industry's leading web content and authoring tools, Netscape Enterprise Server® - to the OpenVMS offerings with premier web authoring, security, and management tools, AlphaServer systems facilitate your business' migration to future Internet applications. Prepared to deliver on the additional system demands of Internet applications, such as the performance and availability to handle peak loads and constant access with predictable and consistent user response time, Internet-Energized AlphaServer systems help you win in a networked world.

3-year onsite warranty

The AlphaServer 1200 system comes standard with a 3-year hardware warranty. If your system should need service during the full three years after purchase, you can count on Compaq to be there with one of the most highly acclaimed services organizations in the industry.

a full range of services

Compaq and its partners offer the broadest range of multi-vendor support services in the industry. For training, consulting, network integration, software support, and comprehensive system maintenance, Compaq, with its partners, is the single-source solution to meet your needs.

your next step

To learn more about the AlphaServer 1200 systems, visit our AlphaServer Web site at http://www.hp.com/servers/alphaserver or call 1-800-282-6672 via a touch-tone phone in the U.S. and Canada.