Velocity Micro First to Launch Microsoft Server 2008 with New Lineup

New NetMagix™ Servers designed to provide small to medium business solutions

Richmond, VA — February 28, 2008 — Velocity Micro, the premier independent builder of custom, high performance computers and workstations, announces the launch of the newly redesigned NetMagix Series, its newest line-up of powerful business servers. Utilizing Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 with 64 bit technology, the Velocity Micro NetMagix line looks to revolutionize the small and medium business server market with a unique combination of power, reliability, and style.

"Velocity Micro has been built on a foundation of core values: performance, quality, reliability, and support," said Randy Copeland, Velocity Micro President and CEO. "We've earned a reputation for best in class gaming computers and workstations based on these principles. We're thrilled to be integrating each into our NetMagix servers to offer premium business solutions for a range of IT needs."

Built and 100% supported in the firm's headquarters in Richmond, Velocity Micro's new server line is designed specifically with small and medium businesses in mind. Standouts in the new line-up include

  • The NetMagix T115 - an entry level mid-tower pedestal server. Powered by a single Intel® Xeon™ 3000 with up to 8 Gb of RAM, this server is ideal for small businesses or workgroups.
  • The NetMagix R250 rack server provides dual Xeon 5400 series options, up to 6 terabytes of storage, and 32 Gb of RAM, at $2195. With scalability and headroom for expansion the R250 represents the perfect blend of performance and huge reliable storage.

The centerpiece of Velocity's new NetMagix line is the B600 Modular Server Platform. Based on Intel's Multi-Flex technology, the B600 combines power and innovative design to house up to six individual blade servers and up to 48 processing cores with 192 Gb of RAM, making it a smart choice for any business looking to consolidate an entire server room into one unit. The NetMagix B600 also features a use control panel for painless remote management, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting - eliminating the need for a dedicated IT individual. Pricing starts at $6995.

All NetMagix business servers are powered by Windows Server 2008. The most robust server OS to date, Windows Server 2008 offers enhanced reliability and security, server virtualization technology for improved performance and efficiency, and enhanced web capabilities for easier administration and diagnostics.

Velocity Micro's NetMagix servers are fully customizable and available at VelocityMicro.com. For more information or to review all NetMagix offerings, please visit www.VelocityMicro.com.


About Velocity Micro

Velocity Micro, Inc. is the premier high-performance personal computer provider in North America. Founded in 1992, Richmond, Va.-based Velocity Micro custom builds award winning gaming, mobile, multimedia, small business, workstation, visual supercomputers and peripherals. Velocity Micro products are currently available at most consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information, please call (800) 303-7866 or visit www.VelocityMicro.com

Velocity Micro has earned over 60 industry awards, including 11 PC Magazine Editor's Choice awards. CNET, Maximum PC, Mobile PC, PC World, Computer Gaming World, Computer Shopper, and PC Gamer editors have all chosen Velocity Micro systems as some of the industry's best-performing, highest-quality, and most reliable PCs.


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