Server suits enterprise-class applications.

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Housed in 4U chassis with 4 fans and 2 power supplies, both of which are redundant and hot-swappable, NetFRAME 6620 Server is equipped with up to four 3.16 GHz Intel® Xeon(TM) MP processors with 667 MHz FSB and up to 8 MB level 3 cache. It includes 16 DIMM sockets for up to 64 GB of ECC DDR2 memory, plus dual-channel SCSI controller. Web-based Server Manager Software provides server diagnostics, dead server recovery, and security monitoring.



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MPC Computers Introduces the NetFRAME 6620 Enterprise-Class Server



New Server Offers Maximum Performance and Reliability, With Improved Management Features

NAMPA, Idaho, Sept. 13 / -- MPC Computers, a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO), today announced the new NetFRAME 6620 server, which offers maximum power for enterprise-class applications in business, government and education. The NetFRAME 6620 provides a high level of reliability with a chassis that includes four fans and two power supplies, all of which are redundant and hot-swappable. Additionally, five of the seven PCI slots have hot-plug capability, helping to ensure maximum system availability.

The NetFRAME 6620's Server Manager Software offers an easy-to-use interface to manage all of the clients within an IT environment. This web-based management software features:
o A single administrative console
o Comprehensive system management of hardware, operating system (OS) and software services
o In-Band (OS-present) and Out-Of-Band (OS-independent) system health monitoring & alerting
o Server diagnostics and dead server recovery
o Security monitoring, asset change, chassis intrusion, and tamper alerting
o Historical performance monitoring and reporting

"The NetFRAME 6620 pairs 64-bit performance with enterprise-class reliability to handle the most demanding IT challenges," said Paul Petersen, MPC's vice president of product marketing and development. "It's the ideal choice for database applications, enterprise communications, or custom applications that require high-horsepower, always-on computing."

This next-generation quad-processor server from MPC includes the latest Intel(R) Xeon(TM) MP processors with a 667MHz front side bus and up to 8MB of level 3- cache. The NetFRAME 6620 also features sixteen DIMM sockets for up to 64GB of ECC DDR2 memory, plus a dual-channel SCSI controller supporting up to five hot-swap U320 SCSI hard drives.

The NetFRAME 6620 features:
o Up to Four Intel(R) Xeon Processors MP with a 667MHz Front Side Bus
o Sixteen DIMM Sockets Supporting up to 64GB of ECC DDR2 Memory
o Intel E8500 Chipset
o Dual-channel SCSI Controller for up to 5 U320 SCSI Hard Drives
o 4U Chassis with Hot-swap Power and Fans
o MPC Server Manager Software

NetFRAME 6620 - $5,999.00
Intel Xeon MP 3.16GHz Processor (1MB, 667FSB)
4U Rack Mount Chassis with Hot-swap Fans and Power
1GB ECC DDR2 SDRAM
36GB 15K U320 SCSI Hard Drive
DVD/CD-ROM Drive
Tool Free Sliding Rack Rails
Dual 1470W Power Supplies
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
MPC Server Manager Professional Edition

Standard Service & Support
The NetFRAME 6620 server includes three years of on-site service, replacement parts and technical support as part of the standard configuration, with optional extensions for up to five years. In addition, three Network Operating System (NOS) support resolutions are also included with every standard server limited warranty, when a preinstalled server operating system is purchased.

Optional Services
Two, Four or Eight Hour On-site Service
Two, Four or Eight Hour On-site Service provides for mission-critical repair service at a customer's location. The necessary replacement parts will be shipped to meet the on-site technician within two, four or eight hours of being dispatched (depending on the customer's location). This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for eligible customers.

Hard Drive Protection Plan
This service allows customers to replace a failed hard drive while still protecting confidential data stored on the drive. MPC will ship a replacement hard drive, and the customer need only return an RMA form provided by MPC.

Availability
The NetFRAME 6620 is available to order directly from MPC at www.mpccorp.com or by calling (888) 224-4247.

About MPC Computers:
MPC Computers provides award-winning computer products and IT solutions to its target markets of mid-sized businesses, government agencies and education organizations. MPC's mission is to provide its customers with a superior level of service and support in addition to its high-quality PC products. MPC, headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO). More information about the company can be found at www.mpccorp.com.

CONTACT: Kelly Sasso of MPC Computers, +1-208-893-1052, ksasso@mpccorp.com

Web site: micronpc.com/

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