ThinkStation E31 introduces Small Form Factor providing big workstation performance in a compact design
Sydney, Australia – June 4, 2012: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkStation E31 for professionals requiring a powerful desktop workstation at an affordable price. The ThinkStation E31 is available as a mini-tower or Small Form Factor (SFF), with both choices offering the latest speedy Intel® Xeon® Processor E3, along with enhanced memory performance and graphics capabilities.
“The ThinkStation E31 is the ideal choice for small-to-medium businesses requiring ultimate power and performance,” said David Heyworth, Director of Product Solutions and Alliances, Lenovo Australia and New Zealand.
“Lenovo has worked closely with customers to deliver a compact design, reliable hardware components and comprehensive support for the latest ISV applications, all without putting too much strain on budgets.”
Strong, Seamless Performance
The dependable ThinkStation E31 tower and SFF feature the Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v2 product family or 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, allowing applications to run fast and reliably, and maximising productivity. Users also benefit from the workstation’s Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory, which virtually eliminates memory-related failures, as well as 1600 MHz DDR3 Memory DIMMs for application responsiveness and the ability to multitask without slowing down. Adding to the productivity features of this workstation is the inclusion of USB 3.0 ports that provide 10x faster transfer rates over USB 2.0.
Both models offer professional graphics capabilities with the option of Intel® HD Graphics P4000 or NVIDIA Quadro Graphic cards (up to the Q4000 in the tower model and Q600 in the SFF). The ThinkStation E31 can handle end users’ large storage needs with up to 9TB of storage for the tower model and 6TB for the Small Form Factor. Equipped with Windows 7 Professional, the ThinkStation E31 workstation supports a variety of independent software vendor (ISV) applications for professionals in the engineering, design and financial services industry, including Adobe, AutoDesk, Dassault, PTC, Solidworks and Siemens.1
Sustainable Green Machine
The workstation’s eco-conscious design includes up to 92 percent power efficiency,2 Energy Star 5.2, EPEAT Gold and GREENGUARD certification. Furthermore, the ThinkStation E31 is equipped with an 80 Plus Platinum power supply so power is used sparingly, meaning that the workstation operates cooler and quieter. Additionally, at less than half the size of the mini-tower, the newest SFF (11L) option provides an ideal space-saving choice for smaller office work areas.
Pricing and Availability3
Lenovo’s ThinkStation E31 tower model will be available from 5 June, 2012, while the ThinkStation E31 SFF will be available from 13 July, 2012. Pricing for the ThinkStation E31 tower model and E31 SFF will begin at AU$1229 and AU$999, respectively. The workstation will be available through Lenovo business partners and at www.lenovo.com.au.
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