Web hosting provider The Planet and EV1Servers has expanded its server offerings with Dell PowerEdge 1950 powered by Intel's latest Woodcrest processor technology. Customers now have access to one of the most powerful servers in the market.

The server is offered in two versions. The first one includes a dual core Intel 5130 Woodcrest Processor, 1024MB (Fully buffered DIMMS) RAM, a 1 x 250GB SATA II hard drive and 1500GB of bandwidth. The second one includes two dual core Intel 5130 Woodcrest Processors, 2048MB (Fully buffered DIMMS) RAM, two 250GB SATA II hard drives and 2500GB of bandwidth.

"We're committed to providing the latest and greatest hardware for our customers and continuously developing new offerings that give them more power, more control and more choices," said Doug Erwin, chairman and CEO. "Backed by the reliability of a name like Dell and new technology that reduces complexity and requires fewer updates, coupled with our robust network and support, you have a world-class turnkey server solution."

The Planet (www.theplanet.com) and EV1Servers (www.ev1servers.net) recently merged to form the world's largest dedicated server provider. With seven datacenters in Dallas and Houston, The Planet and EV1Servers delivers dedicated hosting solutions that are readily available and scalable. The company delivers the fastest deployment and highest degree of control in the industry through its customer portals, which are soon to be enhanced and expanded.