Incognito Software's latest Multi-Server Appliance (MSA) systems are designed for fast installation, and also to save space, consolidate resources, ease cable management, and scale rapidly.

by Wayne Kawamoto [July 25, 2002]

Incognito Software announced the launch of its latest Multi-Server Appliance (MSA) systems. Intended for rapid installation, the Incognito MSA systems are designed to offer DNS and IP management software that's pre-installed on rack-mounted server "blades" developed by Cubix. Also, according to the company, the Incognito MSA systems can save space, consolidate resources, ease cable management, and rapidly scale.

The Incognito MSA 300 is a three server blade solution that is designed to expand networks by deploying a primary DHCP server and a primary DNS server with a high availability, redundant DHCP/DNS server. When a network requires more than three DHCP or DNS servers, or wants to provide both DHCP and DNS services in a single chassis, the Incognito MSA 800 provides a 19" rack-mount system capable of hosting as many as eight server blades in a single enclosure.

According to the company, its systems are tailored to suit the customer's network management requirements, and come with Incognito's IP Commander and DNS Commander software preloaded. The result is designed to be a plug-and-play DNS and DHCP solution that delivers solid security, high availability, and simplified administration.

"We anticipate an active market for the Incognito MSA, as customers increasingly want the quick installation and simplified maintenance associated with bundled appliances, while not sacrificing the quality of their network management tools," said Patricia Steadman, CEO of Incognito Software. "Incognito's MSA delivers a cost-effective and simplified means for networks of any size to quickly integrate powerful DNS and DHCP management capabilities."

Availability and pricing
Both the Incognito MSA 300 and MSA 800 are available now.

Incognito MSA 300 (three blades: Primary DNS, Primary DHCP, and Failover DNS/DHCP): $19,495

The Incognito MSA 800 is available for purchase by mixing and matching the chassis plus up to eight the following components to fit any network's DNS/DHCP requirements:

MSA 800 Chassis: $3,495
Primary DNS: $4,995
Primary DHCP: $4,995
DNS/DHCP (Failover Server): $7,495

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