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"Big Blue also brought the 2.2GHz Power5+ to its p5 575, a system intended for high-performance technical computing tasks that's 24 inches wide--unusual when compared with the 19-inch width typical for rack-mounted systems."

OK I understand this is a specialized system, and they probably figure they won't sell many, but why shoot yourself in the foot and break from an industry standard? They're pretty much garanteed lower sales because of the non-standard size. Unless you have an empty room and plan to buy full racks, it makes no sense.
Posted by: jheine   Posted on: 02/14/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Mmm...  nucrash | 02/14/06
24???  jheine | 02/14/06
These are really good systems.  michael_t | 02/14/06
24" Rack is not that unusual  CattleProd | 02/14/06
4 Ghz?  Roger Ramjet | 02/14/06

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