Getac Technology Corporation, a leading manufacturer of rugged computers, is introducing the X500 Rugged Mobile Server and will be distributed exclusively by Synnex Australia Pty Ltd. Designed for mobile command centers, the new briefcase-size X500 rugged mobile server is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), high-performance, mobile, rugged server that provides quick deployment and can be easily transported into emergency, disaster and temporary set-up across Australia and overseas.

The X500 rugged mobile server is built from a quad core X500 ultra-rugged notebook, and adds a RAID expansion chassis, complete with RAID controller board and up to five shock-protected storage drives that can be easily accessed or swapped through one of two quick access doors. Embedded inside the RAID expansion chassis is a RAID controller card for enterprise-class server applications. The X500 Server supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 5 and includes software designed to make it easy to view, monitor and configure the storage in your mobile server.The X500 rugged mobile server is powered by an Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73 GHz quad core processor for stellar performance and speed with 16GB of RAM.

Additionally, the server features the NVIDIA® GeForce® GT330M discrete VGA graphic controller with 1GB of memory and comes standard with an integrated 15.6 inch 800NITs QuadraClear sunlight-readable display.“The compact and self-contained X500 mobile rugged server can be deployed virtually anywhere and anytime, allowing critical on-site data to flow in remote locations,” said Frank Bryan, Getac Country Manager at Synnex Australia. “The server’s power, storage and Windows Server 2012 make it ideal for quick deployment in harsh or fast-moving mobile environments.”Beyond its overall performance, the Getac X500 Rugged Mobile Server is certified to military specifications for operation in extreme conditions. Built for outdoor use, the X500 Rugged Mobile Server can withstand drops, shocks, spills and vibrations.

The X500 Rugged Mobile Server is MIL-STD-810G certified for ruggedness and shock protection, and its IP65 rating covers it for water and dust. At less than 8.6kgs and 410 x 290 x 119 mm in size, the briefcase-size X500 rugged mobile server can be easily carried and deployed, maximizing uptime and efficiency.

.•Key features of the X500 rugged mobile server:

•Windows Server 2012

•Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73 GHz quad core processor

•16GB RAM•NVIDIA® GeForce® GT330M discrete VGA with 1GB memory

•39.6cm 800NITs QuadraClear sunlight readable display

•500GB SATA Notebook Storage•Up to 5TB RAID storage (RAID 0, 1 or 5 data management)

•Dual 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet ports

•Three USB 2.0 ports and one USB/eSATA combo port

•Two serial 9-pin D-sub ports•802.11 a/b/g/n high-powered WLAN (up to 1,000 meters)