The TaskSmart W2200, a Web-hosting appliance designed for fast-growing service providers, is the first in a family of Web appliances engineered for performance optimization, dependability, and manageability. The TaskSmart W2200 server comes with all the software and hardware necessary in one integrated, optimized, and tuned package for fast and easy deployment.

The TaskSmart W2200 comes pre-configured with tested systems that allow immediate out-of-the-box installation. Its RapidLaunch software remotely activates the appliance and launches clear, easy-to-manipulate configuration menus. In addition, Compaq added a unique tool that automatically optimizes the server by selecting from pre-defined workload profiles. Not only that, but the TaskSmart's easy-to-navigate menus allow set-up of one or multiple hosts directly from your browser.

The TaskSmart W2200 is the only Web-hosting appliance that allows the advanced system management of large volumes of Web servers with proactive alerts and reporting tools manageable from anywhere, anytime, with integrated, lights-out capability. It will empower customers and users with secure, browser-based administration, while saving time and money on system administration, due in part to globally delivered complete software updates.

The TaskSmart also allows you to economically create scalable solutions for your customers within your existing web-hosting infrastructure. Its common management tools and interfaces allow seamless integration into a standard Web-hosting environments, as well as global availability and support wherever you're hosting your sites. This Linux/Apache-based Web server with intuitive GUI provides "recognize and select" rather than "remember and type" administration, making the most efficient use of valuable personnel resources, while its open software platform lets you take advantage of your own Linux tools to integrate it into any environment.

Pricing and Availability

The TaskSmart W2200 from Compaq is currently available in three different models. Model 10 is $1399, Model 20 is $2,249, -- prices reflect a $400 discount for those who purchase Model 10 or 20 by October 31,2001 -- and Model 30 is $3,149. All of these devices come with a 3-year limited warranty.

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