SOURCE: Fujitsu Computer Systems

June 26, 2007 08:00 ET

Fujitsu PRIMERGY Maintains Performance Benchmark Dominance

PRIMERGY TX300 S3 Sets World Record in Microsoft Exchange Benchmark Test

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - June 26, 2007) - Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced that its PRIMERGY(R) TX300 S3 server set a world record in the Single Server category of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MAPI Messaging Benchmark (MMB3), developed by Microsoft to compare the performance of server systems from various manufacturers. With a performance throughput of 13,552 users, the PRIMERGY TX300 S3 topped the rankings, serving 48 more users than the fastest competing server. For the complete ranking, visit the Microsoft Exchange MMB3 website.

The PRIMERGY TX300 S3, equipped with two Intel(R) Xeon(R) 5160 Dual-Core 3.0 GHz processors, 4GB of RAM and 4MB of L2 Cache, ran Microsoft Windows(R) 2003 Enterprise Edition. The benchmark test involves a defined user profile to measure throughput during an eight-hour workday, and the PRIMERGY TX300 S3 provisioned mail 8 percent faster than the HP ProLiant BL480C. Using comparable processor configurations and memory, the TX300 S3 handled 852 more users than the PowerEdge 2950 server from DELL and provisioned mail 30 percent faster.

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Microsoft's Exchange MMB3 benchmark

The MAPI Messaging Benchmark (MMB3) was developed by Microsoft to enable a performance comparison of server systems across vendors using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. Using the MMB3 user profile, the benchmark measures throughput during an eight-hour workday on the basis of a defined user profile that represents the mail traffic of a typical email user, and comprises everyday mail activities such as sending, searching, reading, forwarding, as well as scheduling or the use of distribution lists.

About Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) committed to the design, development and delivery of advanced computer systems, application infrastructure software products, and managed services for the business enterprise. Through its TRIOLE(R) strategy, the company offers a complete line of scalable and reliable servers, storage and middleware solutions, high-performance mobile and client computers, as well as professional services. Fujitsu Computer Systems has established itself as a strategic solutions provider to the world's leading organizations by offering technology innovation, customer choice, exceptional product quality and reliability, as well as outstanding customer service. See http://us.fujitsu.com/computers for further information.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.1 trillion yen (US$43.2 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. See http://www.fujitsu.com for further information.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and TRIOLE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. PRIMERGY is a trademark or registered trademark of Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.

The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation without notice or liability. Product description data represents Fujitsu design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results may vary based on a variety of factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice.