Press release
Basingstoke, UK - September 16, 2008: Lenovo today announced its worldwide entry into the server market with its new ThinkServer line. ThinkServers are tuned to provide an out-of-the-box solution for small and medium businesses that require robust performance and high levels of storage but don't have dedicated IT staff to set up and manage a server environment. ThinkServers are complemented by easy-to-use management software and a 90-day trial of ThinkPlus Priority Support to help customers acclimate to their new server environment.
Lenovo is also extending its commitment to business partners by offering the full ThinkServer line as well as service and support through its established channel network.
"There is nothing worse for me - the small business owner - than having my technology give me problems," said Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates. "I have used Lenovo's ThinkPads for a long time and trust their performance, so when my Lenovo business partner urged me to try Lenovo ThinkServers, I told him I absolutely would."
Introducing ThinkServer
Lenovo is launching three towers and two rack x86 servers, providing a scalable offering to fit the varying needs of businesses ranging in size from one to 500 employees. The ThinkServer family is available with Microsoft Windows Server or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell, Lenovo's preferred Linux operating system provider. The new ThinkServer line consists of:
The ThinkServer TS100 Tower and RS110 Rack servers are equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo or Xeon 3000 or 3200 processors and are targeted for small offices utilising simple applications such as email, messaging and storing files and for use as a Web server.
The ThinkServer TD100 Tower, TD100x Tower or RD120 Rack servers are equipped with Intel Xeon 3000 or 5000 processors and are ideal for medium-sized businesses that require additional capabilities such as database applications or virtualisation.
"Microsoft is excited to work closely with Lenovo in the server business," said Chris Phillips, general manager of Windows Server and Solutions, Microsoft. "The combination of Windows Server 2008 and our upcoming releases of Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 products align very well with Lenovo's ThinkServer solutions."