ACMA Launches 2U 12-Bay Intel Platform with 2 Internal Expansion Drives

Fremont, CA – August 20, 2009 – ACMA Computers, a leading custom system and server builder in North America, is launching Helios Xn-2208 2U storage server, a new addition to the Helios 2U family. Powered by the Intel Xeon 5500 series Nehalem processor, Helios Xn-2208 is the first 2U platform that holds twelve 3.5 inch hot swappable drives, with two additional 2.5 inch internal expansion drives. This Energy Star compliant storage solution provides significant improvement in performance, with global compliance certification and unmatched storage density. ACMA's new 2U server provides a whopping 140% performance increase from Intel's previous generation 5400 series Harpertown platform.

"ACMA's new Helios solution is the only 2U 12 Bay solution in today's market that can technically support 14 drives," explains Matt Thauberger, Technical Sales Manager at ACMA. "With the high quality craftsmanship of this Nehalem based platform, ACMA is providing customers with a flexible storage solution that is both energy efficient and delivers increased performance."

Additional features and benefits include:

• Supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series on Intel Microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem;
• Highly scalable DDR3 memory (12 DIMMS);
• High-speed PCI Express 2.01 I/O (up to 5 slots);
• Business-critical RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability);
• Optimized for energy efficiency;
• Supports Server Power Capping via Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager.

About ACMA

ACMA is the leader in Custom Servers and Storage solutions in North America. ACMA is comprised of two key divisions that deliver customized solutions to a wide array of industries. ACMA's Contract Manufacturing Division provides comprehensive custom manufacturing and logistics services to OEM customers. ACMA's Corporate Solutions Division leads the custom server and storage manufacturing industries in North America, with products ranging from high performance computing clusters, enterprise servers and blades to graphic workstations. For more information on ACMA’s new products and solutions, visit www.acma.com.

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