Though the Pentium 4 may be the favored son, Intel hasn't completely forgotten about the old P3. The company has just introduced a 1.40 GHz version of the server processor with 512 kiloBytes of L2 cache. The processor, based on Intel's advanced 0.13-micron process technology, is intended for rack-mounted and pedestal front-end application servers, as well as ultra-dense servers. OEMs including Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, Hewlett Packard, IBM and NEC are expected to introduce systems this quarter based on the new processor. In 1,000-unit quantities, the Pentium III processor at 1.4 GHz with 512 kB of L2 cache is priced at $315.

Intel also let us know about its new Server Board SDS2, Server Board SAI2, and Server Chassis SC5100 supporting the new P3. The Server Board SDS2 integrates dual-channel Ultra160 SCSI, three independent PCI buses, including two 64-bit/66MHz buses, dual Intel 10/100 network controllers, and up to 6GB two-way interleaved ECC SDRAM. The SDS2 provides LAN-based remote management via integrated Intel Server Management without a remote management card. The Server Board SAI2 offers dual processor support and dual independent PCI buses, including one 64-bit 66MHz bus, dual ATA/100 channels, one Intel ten/100 network controller, and capacity for up to 4GB ECC SDRAM. The Server Chassis 5100 supports up to ten hot swap SCSI drives for up to 730GB in a 5U form factor with redundant power, and rack or pedestal form factor options, and is designed for integration with Server Boards SDS2 and SAI2.