Servers suit back office applications.

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Model 9415 server is offered in 1U rack-mount form factor It supports 64-bit Intel® Xeon(TM) processors with 800 MHz front-side bus and 1 or 2 Mb L2 cache. Server is suited for use as database or Web server, and can scale to ERP and CRM applications. Designed as 2U modular enclosure, Model 840 Serial ATA SAN provides host connectivity via Fibre Channel or SCSI RAID modules and supports SATA hard drives totaling 4.8 Tb of storage.



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Gateway's New Server and Storage Products Meet Data Center Demands for Low Cost, Reliable Leading-Edge Solutions



New Gateway® 9415 1U Server Meshes RAID 5 Capability with Redundant Power for $1,199 and the Gateway® 840 SAN Introduces Modular Host Connectivity for $4,449

IRVINE, Calif., April 5 -- Gateway (NYSE: GTW) today introduced two back office products combining leading-edge performance with low price points meeting market demands for increased server availability and connectivity. The Gateway 9415 Server is the first to offer RAID 5 capabilities with redundant power in 1U rack-mount formation at an industry- low entry price point of $1,199. The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN brings Fibre Channel connectivity and scales up to 4.8TB in a 2U chassis beginning at $4,449.

The new Gateway products are designed with broad appeal for organizations requiring highly-reliable, scaleable solutions designed to grow with them.

"As data centers continue to run mission critical applications the demand for highly available, performance oriented and reliable servers have become a necessity," said Tim Diefenthaler, senior director of server product marketing at Gateway. "The Gateway 9415 Server is the first server in the category to specifically address these challenges with a cost effective solution offering RAID 5 capabilities, redundant power and support for Intel's latest Xeon EM64T processors in a 1U rack-mount design."

Gateway 9415 Series Server

Gateway's latest 9415 server is a powerful performance-oriented computing platform offering high availability coupled with high capacity in a 1U rack-mount form factor. Designed for data intensive tasks, the unit is ideal for applications such as a database or Web server and can scale to ERP and CRM applications. The 9415 supports the latest 64-bit Intel® Xeon(TM) processors with an 800MHz front-side bus and the availability of 1MB or 2MB L2 cache. Additionally the 9415 offers three hot-swap SCSI drive bays enabling RAID 5 functionality, combined with a slim-line optical drive and up to

900GB of storage, which is unprecedented among servers in its class. The 9415 also uses PCI Express and DDR2 memory to offer increased I/O performance.

For increased reliability and decreased downtime, the
9415 server is available with optional dual-redundant, hot-swap power supplies and hard drives.

The 9415 also provides complete operating system flexibility supporting Microsoft's full suite of operating systems, as well as certification for Novell's Netware 6.5, Red Hat Linux Enterprise 3.0 and 3.0 EM64T, and SuSe Linux Enterprise 9.0 and 9.0 EM64T. The server comes complete with the Gateway System Manager (GSM). The GSM is a real-time monitoring tool that gives IT managers peace-of-mind with its ongoing systems checks that catch and alleviate any problems, thereby decreasing network interruptions. The Gateway 9415 Series undercuts competitive products coming complete with a server rack and priced starting at only $1,199.

Key features include:

o Rack-optimized 1U design

o Supports dual 64-bit Intel® Xeon(TM) processors with 800MHz FSB,
1MB or 2MB L2 cache and EM64T

o Supports up to 8GB ECC registered DDR2

o 6 memory sockets

o Supports 2GB DDR2 memory DIMMs

o Memory scub engine, sparing, x4 SDDC

o Dual integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet

o Integrated dual-channel ultra 320 SCSI

o Embedded RAID 0, 1

o Two expansion slots:

o Low profile PCI-X

o Full height PCIe or Full Height PCI-X

o Three hot-swap drive bays:

o Supports up to 3 SCSI hard drives

o Up to 900GB(1) of internal storage

o Tool-less cooling fans

o Six dual-impeller fans standard

o Optional hot-swap, redundant, load-sharing power subsystem

o System includes a standard 520W PS module, full redundancy requires a second 520W module for improved reliability and reduced downtime

Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN

Gateway has broadened its storage offerings by adding a Fibre Channel RAID host connection option to the Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN. The 840 integrates a low-cost entry point with enhanced networking and storage capabilities that does not sacrifice performance, reliability or flexibility. Designed as a 2U modular enclosure, the 840 provides host connectivity via Fibre Channel or SCSI RAID modules and supports SATA hard drives totaling 4.8TB(1) of storage. Network management is simplified using the 840's easy-to-use Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) that also enables IT professionals to remotely manage the entire network. Ensuring reliability, the 840 offers hot-swap and redundant hard drives and cooling fans as well as optional hot-swap power supplies. The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN, complete with a server rack, is priced starting at $4,449 for 750GB capacity.

Key features include:

o Rack optimized 2U design

o Drives/Capacity:

o 12 Independent SATA Channels

o Up to 12, 250GB or 12, 400GB(1) SATA hard drives (Hot Swap)

o Ability to daisy-chain up to three additional 840 SCSI enclosures (48 Drives total, with 19.2TB of storage)

o Ultra320 SCSI or Fibre Channel with a 2GB host interface

o Fibre Channel RAID module option offers dual 1Gb or 2Gb-FC ports per controller, 512K cache per controller and integrated battery backup for mirrored write cache data protection

o Ultra320 SCSI RAID module has four ports. Two for host connectivity and two for expansion, 256K cache per controller and
integrated battery backup for mirrored write cache data protection

o High-Availability

o Integrated RAID controller with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 support

o SAF-TE version 1.0 compliant for enclosure monitoring in band or RS232.

o Visual and audible fault notification on the front panel or third party software

o Upgrade to fault-tolerant protection with Windows or Linux RAID 1 mirroring from the host operating system l

Network management:

o Easy-to-use in-band or out-of-band management GUI

o Web-based, OS independent management GUI

o Hot swap and redundant hard drives and cooling fans

o Optional redundant, hot-swap 350-watt power supplies

"The Gateway 840 Serial ATA SAN continues our focus on bringing salient solutions to customers with new enhancements including Fibre Channel RAID host connectivity enabling a low-cost, high capacity SAN solution," said Diefenthaler.

Gateway provides a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses and institutions including a Three-Year Parts and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited Warranty(2). Gateway's optional two or four-hour on-site response program provides a heightened level of support for businesses needing maximum up-time(2). Gateway offers a range of service programs including 24x7 phone support through a dedicated team of MCSE, CNE and Linux certified technicians(3). Gateway also provides end-to-end services for a range of business needs, including hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network and system integration, training, security, and system maintenance.

For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY. Solution providers and value added resellers (VARs) interested in partnering with Gateway through the ProNet Partner Program can find more information at www.gateway.com/pronet.

From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive services, Gateway has served organizations for more than 15 years. Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, Harvard University, California Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit www.gateway.com/business.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools with highest quality and service and best overall value. Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the Web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See www.gateway.com for more information.

CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7756, bryan.sherlock@gateway.com

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