Intel has unveiled a 2U, 12 drive, integrated quad-core storage server - the Intel Storage Server SSR212MC2.

This hardware platform enables a new price/performance class for the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.

Powered by the quad-core Intel Xeon processor 5300 series, the new rack mount server can be configured as a broad range of enterprise and small business storage solutions, including Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN) and application servers.

The Intel Storage Server SSR212MC2 also comes with an option of including one or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100 series processors, as well as a choice of enterprise-class Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) or high-capacity Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives.

"Intel has made it easier and more cost-effective for storage solution providers to bring enterprise-class storage solutions to businesses of all sizes with this highly customisable system," said Mike Wall, general manager, Intel Storage Group.