$19.000 Beast from Dell, its a server

Just days after closing its EqualLogic acquisition, Dell today begins worldwide delivery of next-generation iSCSI storage area network (SAN) arrays – the Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series.

“We are committed to simplifying IT and EqualLogic will help us realize that vision for our customers worldwide,” said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell. “Together, Dell and EqualLogic will deliver storage and server virtualization solutions that enable customers of any size to build resilient, flexible datacenters.”

Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series storage arrays share a revolutionary architecture to serve as the backbone of virtual datacenters. This dynamic architecture can deliver advanced storage functionality, simultaneous scaling of performance with capacity and enterprise-class management for one upfront price - eliminating upsells and hidden licensing fees. Using the iSCSI interconnect, the Dell EqualLogic architecture creates a flexible, virtualized environment for dynamic volume creation and movement, thin provisioning, scalability, remote replication, and easy interoperability within any IP-based datacenter.

“Networked storage has been too complex for too long. Dell EqualLogic helps solve that problem,” said Darren Thomas, vice president and general manager. “This is virtualized, consolidated storage that is self-managing, affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale. We’re automating complex tasks, enabling fast and flexible provisioning while seamlessly integrating into the existing IT network. That’s simplifying IT and this is the future of storage.”

Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series Attributes

iSCSI Interconnectivity – utilizes the IP protocol to enable fully virtualized storage arrays and storage networks that work seamlessly in the IP datacenter. Virtualization in the Array – built-in virtualization architecture provides extensive flexibility, intelligent automation of routine processes and on-the-fly performance optimization that responds to application demands. Modular Scalability – each modular storage array is a complete SAN; as arrays are added to a group, storage performance grows linearly, network bandwidth expands and the group continues to behave as one virtual SAN. Advanced Storage Management – built-in enterprise-class storage management capabilities, including remote replication and thin provisioning. Configurable for Capacity/Performance – configure each array for the desired ratio of capacity to performance; create multiple tiers of SAS and SATA-based storage in a single SAN, and optimize each tier for the applications it serves.

System pricing begins at $19,000 (US), but is it worth it?

Dell Focuses on Direct and Retail Business, Closes Kiosks in U.S.

As Dell’s Global Consumer business continues to evolve, the company today announced that it will close its 140 kiosks in the United States.

The Dell Direct Store model, which began in 2002, enabled customers to touch and feel Dell products before purchasing systems direct from the company. In the past six months the company has adopted a retail strategy that enables Dell to connect with customers it has not necessarily reached in the past. Dell is applying the advantages of its direct business model into retail where customers can purchase laptop and desktop computers in more than 10,000 retail outlets worldwide.

“Moving into retail is a prime example of Dell listening to its customers,” said Tony Weiss, vice president for Dell’s Global Consumer business. “Ever since we began our journey into retail, we wanted to give customers the opportunity to call, click, or visit Dell and have access to our award-winning products. This move fits in with how our broad global retail strategy is evolving.”

In addition to its global retail business, Dell is committed to its direct business, where a majority of customers choose to shop on the phone and via the Internet to buy laptops, desktops and associated products. The kiosks outside the U.S. are not affected with the changes the company is making today.

Dell introduces the Poweredge M605, its energy efficient

The Dell Blade AdvantageThe Dell^TM  PowerEdge^TM  M605 blade server, featuring the latest AMD Dual-Core Opteron^TM  processors, removes complexity to help your servers run better, use space smarter, and cost less over time. Dell PowerEdge blades address datacenter server sprawl and complexity by delivering one of the most energy efficient, flexible, and manageable blade servers on the market. Energy Efficiency That Can’t Be BeatDesigned for energy efficiency and density, blade servers address the growing power and space constraints of your data center. The M605 blade server is one of the most energy efficient blade products on the market, and has a 60% greater density than traditional 1U servers. Energy efficiency and density that can’t be beat.Easy Expandability and ManageabilityWith blade servers expanding your data center has never been easier. Once you have installed a blade enclosure, adding an additional server is as simple as sliding in a new blade and powering it up. Coupled with the Altiris^®  Deployment Solution for Dell servers, and Dell OpenManage^TM  Systems Management tools, Dell blades are one of the easiest to deploy and manage in the industry.Optimized SolutionThe M605 blade server is paired with the M1000e modular blade enclosure for an optimized blade solution. The M1000e is designed from the ground up to combat IT complexity to deliver levels of energy efficiency and flexibility that HP and IBM can’t beat. Designed to support future generations of Dell blade servers and technologies, your M1000e investment is protected for the future.

Dell says goodbye to Global Warming with new Bladesserver

Consume up to 19 percent less energy than HP  Deliver up to 28 percent better performance per watt than IBM   Only Blade Solution with Snap-In Scalability, Delivering Increased Flexibility  Ideal Platform for Virtualization and Consolidation

Dell today set a new standard for data center energy efficiency and flexibility with the PowerEdge^TM  M-Series blade solution. The PowerEdge M-Series was designed from the ground up using Dell Energy Smart technologies, resulting in 30 industry patents, to help customers simplify information technology and better address mounting environmental challenges in their data centers. The new M1000e blade enclosure is now available worldwide for ordering with a starting price of $5,999, along with blades starting at $1,849. For more information, visit www.dell.com/poweredge.

The PowerEdge M-Series consumes up to 19 percent less power and achieves up to 25 percent better performance per watt than the HP BladeSystem c-Class¹. Compared to the IBM BladeCenter H, the M-Series consumes 12 percent less energy and achieves up to 28 percent better performance per watt¹. Built on Dell’s Energy Smart technologies, the PowerEdge M-Series enables businesses to save on power and cooling costs while increasing server capacity. The M-Series also provides lead-free configurations, delivering a “green IT” solution that further helps customers minimize their environmental impact.

“Blade offerings have been long on promises and short on helping customers address the growing costs and complexity in their data centers,” said Brad Anderson, senior vice president, Dell Business Product Group. “The PowerEdge M-Series delivers on those promises with unmatched energy efficiency, flexibility, performance and manageability. It enables customers to achieve the compute performance they need while lowering their overall power consumption and reducing data center complexity and server sprawl.”

The PowerEdge M1000e, a 10U-sized enclosure, supports 16 blade servers. It is optimized for Dell’s PowerEdge M600 and M605 blade servers and supports up to two quad-core Intel^®  Xeon^®  and quad-core AMD Opteron^TM  processors, respectively. The M600 and M605 blade servers are 60 percent more dense than standard 1U servers, helping customers to better address data center space constraints.

Additionally, Dell’s PowerEdge M1000e delivers the industry’s most advanced connectivity options designed to provide flexible, low total cost of ownership choices for almost any size data center, including:

An upgradeable Ethernet blade switch, the Layer 3 Dell PowerConnect M6220, with four 1Gb ports and optional upgradable ports for stacking or 10Gb; Three Cisco Ethernet switch options, enabling customers to choose between a switch with all 1Gb ports, 1Gb ports plus stacking ports or a combination of 1Gb and 10Gb plus stacking. An Infiniband switch option from Cisco also will be available; Two Brocade 4Gb Fibre Channel connectivity options, allowing customers to choose between a standard FC4 switch or a low cost port aggregator that provides simplified configuration and interoperability into almost any SAN fabric; FC4 Host Bus Adaptors from QLogic and Emulex, as well as an Infiniband mezzanine card from Mellanox ; and Fibre Channel and Ethernet Pass Through options for customers with an existing switch infrastructure, including an Ethernet pass through module that can run at 10/100/1,000Mb per second.

Dell got the monitor if you have a “DisplayPort”

MSI just release the 8800GT with the brand new DisplayPort, so now you need a monitor.

The answer is the new 30 inch from Dell. Heres the quick specs :

• High-Definition 30″ Panel – Offers ultra-high resolution and superb color for content-creators, designers, video, gaming and entertainment.
• 2560 x 1600 Native Resolution – Offers up to 77% more content compared to Dell 24-inch monitors.
• 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio – Produces darker blacks for sharper images, crisp text, better color saturation and greater detail for HD entertainment.
• TrueHD 1080 - Supports higher definition than HD Television and comes with an integrated HDMI connection.
• Dell TrueColor Technology – 100% of NTSC color gamut for rich, life-like imagery that has accurate color representation better tones and hues, and can support up to Adobe 98 color standard.
• Extensive Connectivity – Seven connection options: VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite and DisplayPort give you a wide range of connection options.
• State-of-the-Art Design – With its brushed aluminum housing, glass stand base, and Dell-patented cantilever arm, the Dell 3008WFP looks as beautiful from the back and side as from the front.

Overview

Super large 30-inch display with amazing 2560 x 1600 native resolution, TrueColor Technology producing 100% of the NTSC color gamut for superb color reproduction and extensive connection options put this monitor in a class all by itself. The fast 8 ms response time (grey-to-grey) typical, and incredible 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio lets you view images, documents, graphics and video with extreme detail, vivid color and fluid motion.

Pure, Natural Color

The UltraSharp 3008WFP features Dell TrueColor Technology supporting 100% of the NTSC color gamut for superb color representation resulting in deeper, more vibrant reds, greens and blues. Moreover, the UltraSharp 3008WFP can support up to Adobe98 color standard which is widely used in desktop publishing. Combined with a dynamic contrast ratio of 3000:1, blacks are darker and vibrant colors pop off the screen for life-like movies, photos and games.

State-of-the-Art Design

With its brushed aluminum housing, glass stand base, Dell patented cantilever arm and unique cable management system, the Dell 3008WFP looks as beautiful from the back and side as from the front. The monitor head is fully detachable so that it can be wall-mounted. The design ensures easy and comprehensive flexibility in height adjustability, swivel and tilt to enhance the viewing experience.

Ultra High Definition Performance

The UltraSharp 3008WFP supports higher definition than HD Television and comes with an integrated HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection. HDMI delivers crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, dramatically simplifying cabling and helps provide the highest quality home theater experience.