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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
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Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
- more -
Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family Operates Even in the Hottest Situations
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 , 2007 – Kontron announced today during the Embedded Systems
Conference in San Jose, Calif. the new Kontron Industrial Silent Server 19-inch / 2U server family
(KISS-2U). Equipped with a redundant power supply unit, a hot swap RAID 1 subsystem and the
latest power-saving multi-core processors, the Kontron KISS-2U is one of the smallest and fastest
high-availability servers that has ever been built for long-lifecycle and robustly designed applications .
This new server from Kontron is attractive both for professional data server applications in air-
conditioned server rooms and for embedded applications in automation, medical technology, sec urity
engineering, traffic engineering and building control technology. Thanks to the especially robust
design of all its components, the Kontron KISS-2U exhibits high performance with minimal power loss.
The redundant design of its memory subsystems and power supply unit allows the quiet (<35 dBA)
Kontron KISS-2U server to significantly reduce the risk of overheating compared to conventional IT
servers during longer heat waves with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C in the server room. With
Kontron KISS-2U servers, thousands of server deaths like those that occurred during the heat waves
in 2006 can be avoided.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo and Intel® Core Duo mobile processor ranges currently strike the best energy
balance between server operation and air conditioning for the performance levels required. Should
one of the breakdown-prone components such as the power supply unit or hard drive fail, redundant
components will continue to be available. If the Kontron PC Condition Monitoring solution (PCCM) is
used in addition , the system condition can be remotely and continuously monitored. Critical system
conditions can be reported in a timely fashion via SMS, e-mail or Web interface to the system
administrator before the total failure of individual components; guaranteeing the highest availability
and the lowest maintenance expenses.
The Kontron KISS-2U servers each feature PICMG 1.3 and PICMG 1.0 slotboards or Flex-ATX
motherboards and are extremely expandable: up to multi -core and PCI Express-based systems.
PICMG 1.x configurations with up to five expansion cards are packed very close and therefore save
on space. Two PCI expansion cards are available in the standard design with Flex-ATX motherboards.
The system and all the computer boards are designed by Kontron engineers in Germany and
customers can procure and get tech support on these products globally. The Kontron KISS-2U
servers, which OEMs and end users can reorder for at least five years, currently offer performance up
to Intel® CoreTM2 Duo T7400 with 2 x 2.33 GHz and up to 4 GB DDR2 RAM. With the Flex-ATX
configuration, 2x GBit Ethernet, 6x USB 2.0, 4x RS232C, 2x IEEE1394 and audio are designed as
– 2 – Kontron Debuts the KISS-2U 19-inch/2U Server Family
interfaces on the back. On the front, 2 USB 2.0 ports are available. As expansion options, 2 PCI full-
size cards can be installed . With the PICMG 1.3 configuration, the potential of the expansion options
increases to 1 x PEG (X16), 1x PCIeX1 (or in the future, 1 x PCIeX4) and 3x PCI.
The hard drive access in every configuration is SATA-quick and very safe thanks to on -board RAID
support (RAID 0/1/5/10) with PCI 960 configurations. A 5.25-inch slot accessible from the front and
two internal 3.5 -inch slots, all shock-proof, offer sufficient space for hard drives or other modules.
Three temperature-controlled, extremely quiet, hot-swap fans make the rarely-required servicing of
these extremely robust and shock-resistant systems whose MTBF is specified as 50,000 hours
(~ 5.7 years continuous operation) easy. The chassis for the Kontron KISS system is designed either
for the desktop or for installation in 19 -inch cabinets. It has a closable front cover that offers IP20
protection. The Kontron KISS systems are designed for continuous operation and are CE-certified
and UL-suitable.
The high-availability Kontron KISS-2U servers support Windows XP and Vista and are available direct
from the warehouse as standard systems from Q2 2007 or can be customized as needed and
delivered as tested and independently certified solutions.
###
About Kontron
Kontron designs and manufactures standard-based and custom embedded and mobile rugged solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities, located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron’s diverse product portfolio includes: Computer-on-Modules, SBCs/blades, open-modular platforms and systems, HMIs, mobile rugged workstations, and custom capabilities. Kontron is a Premier member of the Intel® Communications Alliance and was awarded 2006 Intel Member of the Year. The company is a recent three-time VDC Platinum vendor for Embedded Computer Boards. Kontron is listed on the German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information, please visit: www.kontron.com.
For Digital Text & Photo: www.kontron.com/news
For Further Information:
Editor Contact Richard Pugnier Manager, Marketing Communications Kontron America 858.623.3006 [email protected]
Product and Technical Contact Cliff Moon Product Marketing Manager, Systems Kontron America 858.677.0877 [email protected]
