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Fujitsu Siemens Primergy TX120 review

7.9

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1000

Verdict

Fujitsu Siemens’ Primergy TX120 offers full server functionality, while also meeting the needs of smaller businesses with its compact design, quiet operation and low power consumption... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Small footprint
  • Low power consumption
  • Low noise
  • Hot-swappable hard drives
  • Windows and Linux supported

Cons

  • Single processor
  • 8GB maximum memory
  • Limited expansion options

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon 3040
Clock speed: 1.86 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
RAM installed: 512 MB
Hard drive size: 36, 73, 146 GB
Case form factor: tower
Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.9x34x39.9 cm
Weight: 10 kg
Operating system: Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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