NEC has introduced a relatively powerful entry-level server. The Express5800/TM710 is ideal for SMEs looking for affordable, industry-standard server technology that should provide performance, data protection, and upgrade potential for minimal financial outlay. Key features of the tower-based server include a choice of Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron processors, support for up to 4GB of DDR400 ECC SDRAM, up to four fixed or three hot-swappable SCSI or SATA hard disks, integrated Gigabit Ethernet, integrated RAID 0/1, SCSI or SATA, optional SCSI or SATA RAID controllers, as well as an AGP 8X graphics slot - should you want to use the system as a workstation. An optional 5U rackmount kit may also appeal to larger companies or those with server racks. The system can be pre-installed with Microsoft's Windows Server 2003, Windows Small Business Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.

Pros: Good value; tool-less chassis; AGP 8X slot; Linux OS supported
Cons: Supports single 32-bit processors only


Edited Release: The Express5800/TM710 builds upon the success of the TM700 server in continuing to deliver exceptional value to small and medium businesses and now offers even greater server flexibility and configuration options.

Highlights of the new Express5800/TM710 include: Exceptional value and performance, with the latest Intel Celeron and Pentium 4 HT processors; up to 1TB of internal disk storage; integrated SATA and SCSI RAID 0/1 technology for security and performance; AGP 8X slot for workstation graphics performance; tool-less chassis for simplified servicing.
The Express5800/TM710 can be configured with optional SCSI or SATA RAID controller cards in order to benefit from enhanced RAID technology performance and security. An optional Hot-Swap HDD cage is also available, further increasing availability and serviceability.

The Express5800/TM710 also offers the flexibility to be configured as either a server or a workstation due to the powerful AGP 8X graphics slot, which accepts a wide variety of optional graphics cards. In addition, the Express5800/TM710 is configurable with a double layer DVD writer or a wide variety of tape drives enabling a number of options for immediate data storage and backup.

'The NEC Express5800/TM710 is the ideal entry server solution for value-conscious businesses seeking to get the most from their IT budget', says Hamilton May, UK product manager, NEC Computers (UK) Ltd.

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