News & Updates

iX-Neutron Series utilizes Intel® QuickPath Interconnect to enhance the performance of the CPU's parallel processing capabilities and increase memory bandwidth.

Intel's® release of their next-generation microarchitecture (formerly codenamed Nehalem) fueled the introduction of revolutionary servers from iXsystems to harness this power: the iX-Neutron series.  Servers from the iX-Neutron series leverage the dual socket Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. This processor utilizes new Intel technologies to boost power, speed, and energy-efficiency to the next level.

Release provides Dtrace support, extends work on multi-processor scalability

The FreeBSD Project announced this week the release of FreeBSD Version 7.1. FreeBSD 7.1 provides Dtrace support as well as userland and driver updates, and extends ongoing work on multi-processor scalability. The release includes other improvements that enhance the functionality of FreeBSD 7.0 and introduces some new features.

Green, Energy Efficient 1U and 2U Server Configurations Optimized For High-Performance Applications

iXsystems customers asked for an ultra-efficient green solution tailored specifically to the power constraints of a datacenter. iXsystems responded by introducing the iX-1282 and the iX-2216 in the iX-Earth Series line of environmentally friendly servers. The iX-Earth server line features power-efficient 2.5" hard disk drives, low-power Intel CPUs, Low-Voltage Memory, and highly efficient power supplies. The 2.5" SAS and/or SATA hard drives featured in the iX-Earth server configurations can reduce power consumption by 40% over standard 3.5" hard drives. Use of optional Solid State Drives (SSD) equates to a power savings of up to 95% over 3.5" standard spinning drives.

FreeNAS™ Titan Storage Appliance provides Security, Scalability, and Flexibility at a low Total Cost of Ownership

iXsystems delivers a robust Network-Attached Storage (NAS) appliance solution that allows for flexible, on the fly storage expansion for multi-server systems. The FreeNAS™ Titan storage appliance is capable of serving data to many servers or clients at one time.

Polish-originating conference offers talks, entertainment for BSD enthusiasts

iXsystems, a provider of high quality storage solutions and custom rackmount servers, is a primary sponsor and the organizer of the meetBSD California conference. The meetBSD Conference is taking place on the Google campus in Mountain View, California November 15-16, 2008.

Unequaled Density & Power Efficiency: Two nodes and 16 cores in a 1U Server Configuration

iXsystems recently unveiled the iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G models in the Gemini Twin Server class as part of its "Green Computing Initiative". The iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G deliver next generation rackmount server technology in a power-efficient, rack-dense chassis with two server nodes in 1U of rack space and 4 or 8 hot swap drive bays. The superior processing power density and performance/watt of the iX12X2 and the iX12X2-10G makes them ideal solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) cluster nodes, web servers, or rendering node clusters. They also offer the highest number of CPU cores per rack. The iX12X2-10G features 10G ethernet in addition to dual GigE LAN on each node.

Release features FreeBSD 7, KDE 4.1, and Dual-Head Monitor Configuration Support

iXsystems announced today the release of PC-BSD 7.0 Fibonacci Edition. PC-BSD is a fully functional open source desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 7.0-STABLE. FreeBSD is one of the most used UNIX-like operating systems in the world and is widely renowned as the most stable and secure server operating system. PC-BSD has a Push-Button Installer (PBI) wizard developed exclusively for PC-BSD that lets users download and install a wide range of available applications in a self-extracting and self-installing format.

Open source hardware vendor and advocate to provide FreeBSD and PC-BSD OS support

iXsystems announced today the launch of its Professional Services Division for FreeBSD and PC-BSD. The new Professional Services Division will provide Professional Enterprise Grade support, consulting, and development for FreeBSD and PC-BSD.

PBI Released for Quick and Simple Deployment of Versiera Software on the PC-BSD Desktop.

iXsystems, Inc. announced today a partnership with NetCraft Communications Inc., a global provider of computer infrastructure management including multi-platform management, compliance, asset management, software distribution, alerting and ticketing.

iXsystems announced today the release of PC-BSD Edison Edition. PC-BSD is a fully functional open source desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 6.3-STABLE. FreeBSD is one of the most used UNIX-like operating systems in the world and is widely renowned as the most stable and secure server operating system. PC-BSD has a Push-Button Installer (PBI) wizard developed exclusively for PC-BSD that lets users download and install a wide range of available applications in a self-extracting and self-installing format.

Release Offers Most Significant Introduction of New Technologies Since FreeBSD 5.0

The FreeBSD Project announced today the release of FreeBSD Version 7.0. FreeBSD 7.0 promises to be the release system administrators have long been waiting for, and includes numerous improvements for enhanced networking, security, multimedia, and storage. FreeBSD 7.0 offers the first official implementation of the highly-scalable ZFS file system outside of Solaris. Also significant in this release are SMP and kernel scheduler improvements that enhance performance and the introduction of "gvirstor", the FreeBSD GEOM Storage Virtualization Layer.

PC-BSD version 1.4 to be carried in all Micro Center stores nationwide.

iXsystems announced today a distribution agreement with Micro Center, a leading edge provider of computer products, whereby all Micro Center stores nationwide will carry PC-BSD Version 1.4, Da Vinci Edition. The agreement marks the first time that the PC-BSD operating system is made available for purchase at Micro Center.

PC-BSD version 1.4 to be carried in All Fry's Electronics Stores nationwide.

iXsystems announced today a distribution agreement with Fry's Electronics whereby all Fry's stores nationwide will carry PC-BSD Version 1.4, Da Vinci Edition. The agreement marks the first time that the PC-BSD operating system is made available for purchase at Fry's Electronics.

iXsystems announced today the release of PC-BSD Da Vinci Edition. PC-BSD is a fully-functional desktop operating system based on FreeBSD 6.2-STABLE. FreeBSD is one of the most used UNIX-like operating systems in the world. It is widely renowned as the most stable and secure server operating system. PC-BSD has a Push-Button Installer (PBI) wizard developed exclusively for PC-BSD that lets users download and install many applications in a self-extracting and self-installing format. There are hundreds of popular software titles already available in PBI format and developers are constantly adding to the growing list.