April 7, 2008 - Augmentix Introduces New Rugged,
High-Availability Server With Superior Performance

April 7, 2008 – Austin, TX Augmentix Corporation, a leader in rugged computing solutions for demanding  environments, today announced the launch of its new high-availability and advanced performance, rugged server  –  the A+1950. Offering Intel®’s latest generation Xeon® 64-bit dual- and quad-core processors and new security and energy optimization technologies, the A+1950 provides military, industrial and government customers with a rugged 2-socket, 2U mission-critical rack and transit case mount server based on Dell’s™ PowerEdge™ platform. 

The A+1950 is a re-engineered and ruggedized Dell PowerEdge 1950 III server. By utilizing many common system components, Augmentix is able to provide a rugged, rack-dense server that can be seamlessly integrated into Dell-centric enterprise IT infrastructures. Ruggedization and heightened server management of the A+1950 are achieved through the application of Augmentix’s proven mechanical, structural, thermal, filtration and server management technologies.

“With the introduction of our 4^th generation platform, Augmentix continues to set the standard for rugged servers and what customers should expect in an enterprise-class rugged server, “said Stephan Godevais, President and Chief Executive Officer of Augmentix. “By leveraging Dell’s award-winning PowerEdge servers and applying Augmentix’s rugged engineering expertise, we are able to provide our military and industrial customers with all of the benefits of a best-in-class enterprise and commercial server, in a rack-dense, 2U ruggedized solution,” Godevais said.

Key Product features of the A+1950 2U rugged server include:

• Common Dell Platforms: Image and component commonality with Dell PowerEdge servers (1950 III, 2900 III, 2950 III) means simplified deployment, management and maintenance, and improved productivity.
• Industry standards and open technologies: Allows seamless integration with existing IT infrastructures; providing improved efficiency, easier scalability, and single support model management, in addition to interoperability with other system elements.

Enhanced System Uptime achieved through:

• Augmentix Armored Protection System™ (APS):  A proven ruggedization system comprised of:
  • Unique Engineering Designs: Thermal, shock, vibration, and airborne contaminant protection systems.
  • Advanced Construction Materials: Corrosion-resistant, industrial-strength steel housings with stiffener plates and support bars.
  • Independent MIL-STD-810F Testing and Certification: proven reliable in extreme temperatures, varying vibration conditions, humidity, and altitude.
• Multiple Redundancy Options: AC hot-plug 670-W power supplies (1+1); user-accessible hot-plug cooling (fans); 2 user-accessible 2.5” SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives; RAID controller (with battery-backed cache), dual embedded NICs with failover and load balancing support.
• Intelligent Server Management: The Augmentix Server Availability Management Processor™ (A+SAMP) – intelligent, embedded computer provides extensive highly-secure, web-based remote monitoring, reporting, and recovery capabilities, in addition to remote systems management over secure IP connection
• Enhanced Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) protects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Optimized, Efficient Ergonomics:

•  “Right-sized” for space conscious deployments. Re-engineered to fit into space conscious rack mount and transit case deployments. The A+1950 III 2U measures 3.4” H x 16.8” W X 20.9” D.
• Optimized power consumption/performance per watt: On-board, real-time power monitoring based on PMbus industry standard. Energy efficient components and power supplies for lower and smarter energy consumption.

Latest Proven Technologies: The A+1950 provides advanced server technology in a fourth-generation platform with superior computing power including:

• Up to 2X 3.16 GHz Quad-Core or 2x 3.0 GHz Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors, 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz Front Side Bus, up to 32 GB ECC fully-buffered DIMM memory, dual 10/100/1000 onboard NICs (supports TOE), two I/O slots on separate PCI buses (PCI express or PCI-x).

Augmentix rugged server deployments include a wide range of Military customers from the USMC, Navy, Air Force and Army, in addition to homeland security and industrial applications. The Augmentix A+1950 is available from Augmentix or an approved channel partner.

Augmentix provides military, enterprise and government customers with mission-critical computing solutions for rugged environments. Augmentix servers and mobile products combine best-in-class technologies and standardized components from industry leader Dell with proven ruggedization methods from Augmentix. Its rugged systems are environmentally robust and technologically advanced. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and is venture backed by Austin Ventures, Centennial Ventures and G-51 Capital. www.augmentix.com.

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