Compaq SystemPro

SystemPro
Compaq SystemPro
DeveloperCompaq
TypeServer
Release date1989 (1989) (as SystemPro)
1992 (as SystemPro XL)
Discontinued1993 (1993)
SuccessorCompaq ProSignia (as mid-range)
Compaq ProLiant (as hi-end)
RelatedCompaq Deskpro

The SystemPro from Compaq, released in November 1989, is a computer capable of running server-based computer operating systems and was arguably the first true PC based server[citation needed]. It supports Intel's 486 chip, a 32-bit bus, RAID disk and dual-processor support well before its main rivals.