ZOETERMEER, Netherlands, April 11 /PRNewswire/ --

- eRIC Express card enables full remote management

Rackserver, a provider of hardware systems for server farms and data centers, will add Peppercon's eRIC Express server management cards to its server systems as a standard component. Zwickau, Germany-based Peppercon, a unit of Raritan Computer, develops peripherals for computer systems that are sold worldwide through a large number of OEM partners. Rackserver is the first Dutch company to provide eRIC Express cards with its servers.

The eRIC card enables full remote management, independent of the system's status, including any BIOS state or displaying a blue screen error. In addition, the card makes it possible to switch systems on and off remotely and to perform cold resets. The card provides a virtual floppy drive for remote BIOS updates and for start-ups using an emergency disk, a USB mass storage device or CD/DVD drive. The card is optimized for use in 1U and 2U systems and is used by internet service providers, in data centers and is often embedded inside industrial systems.

eRIC Express delivers optimal security, with all data sent between the card and the user are encoded. For ease of installation, the remote host does not require the use of an extra driver, and the card is fully independent of hardware brand, platform, BIOS and operating system. In addition, no special client software is needed in order to use the management systems, and any browser can be used. The eRIC cards support the IPMI 2.0 standard.

"Remote management offers companies a host of advantages in terms of management convenience, saving time and lower management loads and costs," says Halvard Woei A Sioe, Director of Rackserver. "By providing our systems with Peppercon's eRIC Express cards, we meet clients' needs to profit from these advantages. Peppercon is reputed for its high-quality products, and we are glad that we can offer our clients the latest technology in remote management through this alliance."

"System integrators like Rackserver have a strong link into the market and a comprehensive understanding of today customers needs. The adoption of our technology by Rackserver proves that we have met the needs of a broad user community," says Dr. Christian Pätz, CEO at Peppercon.

About Rackserver

Rackserver is a provider of hardware for server farms and data centers. The company provides KVM and network switches, server management cards and storage solutions. Rackserver's experienced sales and technical team creates Built-To-Order systems (BTO) for a client base with varying needs and requirements. For more information, please visit: http://rackserver.nl/.

About Peppercon AG:

Peppercon develops, produces and markets innovative and advanced microprocessor-controlled remote maintenance and remote management products. Its solutions focus on providing cost efficiency, economy of space, light weightiness, modularity and usability, and are designed for SOHO (Small Office Home Office) as well as for corporate markets. Peppercon products are designed to increase the availability of servers, networking, telecom and industrial equipment and of mission-critical applications, resulting in enormous cost savings and reduction of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). In April 2004, Peppercon became a unit of Raritan Computer, Inc. (Somerset, New Jersey USA). Peppercon's products are distributed worldwide by OEMs and by Raritan via an international network of distributors. Homepage: www.peppercon.com

For more information: Rackserver Halvard Woei a Sioe, Director Tel: +31-(0)79-36-19-800 E-mail: halvard@rackserver.nl Peppercon Cornelia Jannasch, Marketing & OEM sales Tel: +49-375-27-13-49-33 E-mail: cja@peppercon.de Lammers van Toorenburg Benelux PR Paul Maris Tel: +31-(0)30-65-65-070 E-mail: rackserver@lvtpr.nl

Rackserver, Halvard Woei a Sioe, Director, Tel: +31(0)79-36-19-800, E-mail: halvard@rackserver.nl; Peppercon, Cornelia Jannasch, Marketing & OEM sales, Tel: +49-375-27-13-49-33, E-mail: cja@peppercon.de; Lammers van Toorenburg Benelux PR, Paul Maris, Tel: +31(0)30-65-65-070, E-mail: rackserver@lvtpr.nl