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ContinuousAvailability
OperationalSimplicity
FinancialAdvantage
The Stratus® ftServer® Family
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Industry-standard ftServerIndustry-standard ftServer®® platform platform >99.999% availability across fleet>99.999% availability across fleet Choice of hardened operating systemChoice of hardened operating system Automatic availability; no application modificationAutomatic availability; no application modification
Platforms Differentiated by Superior Availability
Red HatRed Hat®® Enterprise Enterprise LinuxLinux®®
Red Hat Red Hat Certified Certified Hardware Hardware CatalogCatalog
MicrosoftMicrosoft®® Windows Windows ServerServer™™ 2003 2003
Microsoft Microsoft Hardware Hardware Compatibility Compatibility ListList
VMwareVMware® ®
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Global Alliance Global Alliance PartnerPartner
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Joint program to insure processor determinism
Early access to new processors
ftServer® Series systems in Intel labs
Collaborate on OS availability features Hardened drivers Memory resynchronization Support for mission-critical applications Collaborative support model ftServer systems in partner test labs
Reseller of CLARiiON® storage systems ftServer Series systems in EMC Qualification lab Collaborative support model
Technology Partners
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Continuous Availability – 99.999%
Track record of success Trusted availability partner for
over 27 years to enterprises, government agencies and telecommunications service providers worldwide
Pioneer in continuous availability solutions
Clients in 70 countries on 6 continents
Global world-class expertise Specialized availability experts Unrivaled troubleshooting
expertise
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Stratus® ftServer® Family
2500 Family2500 Family 4400 Family4400 Family 6200 Family6200 Family
Dual-coreDual-core Dual-coreDual-core Quad-coreQuad-core
Positioning
Highly affordable, Highly affordable, entry-level, fault-entry-level, fault-tolerant server tolerant server
Versatile, expandable Versatile, expandable Price/performance Price/performance leader for applications leader for applications that must not failthat must not fail
Enterprise-class server Enterprise-class server delivering maximum delivering maximum performance & performance & availability for mission-availability for mission-critical computingcritical computing
Deployment Model
Replicated remoteReplicated remotelocationslocations
Departmental Departmental business processingbusiness processing
Critical enterpriseCritical enterprisebusiness/operations business/operations processingprocessing
Workload
Standalone Standalone Fixed configurationsFixed configurations
Stable Stable Sophisticated SMB Sophisticated SMB
environmentsenvironments General purposeGeneral purpose
Growing or Growing or unpredictableunpredictable
Transaction-intensiveTransaction-intensive Database server Database server Server consolidationServer consolidation
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Eliminates single points of failureEliminates single points of failure Detects and isolates errorsDetects and isolates errors Presents single software imagePresents single software image Delivers zero switchover timeDelivers zero switchover time
ftServer® Architecture: Lockstep Technology
Fault Detection
&IsolationEmbedded I/OEmbedded I/O
PCIPCIDisksDisks
CPUCPU
ChipsetChipset
MemoryMemory
Fault Detection
&Isolation
Fault Detection
&IsolationEmbedded I/OEmbedded I/O
PCIPCIDisksDisks
CPUCPU
ChipsetChipset
MemoryMemory
Fault Detection
&Isolation
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I/O
Duplex hardware componentsDuplex hardware components
25006200
4400
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Stratus Lockstep Technology: Automatic Availability
Redundant components execute same instructions
in lockstep Self-checking logic detects and isolates errors to
the component level and notifies Stratus of problems
If hard error occurs, faulty component is taken out of service; duplicate component continues normal processing
System distinguishes between transient and hard errors; withstands transient errors
In-memory data and disk data are protected
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Prevents, diagnoses, and Prevents, diagnoses, and resolvesresolves
software issuessoftware issues
Failsafe ftServer® System Software
Hardened drivers prevent software failures ftServer hardware and software combine
to shield operating system, middleware and application from the impact of transient errors
Software issues are reliably captured, analyzed and corrected
Extensive integration / error insertion testing
In-memory data and disk are protected
Hardened drivers prevent software failures ftServer hardware and software combine
to shield operating system, middleware and application from the impact of transient errors
Software issues are reliably captured, analyzed and corrected
Extensive integration / error insertion testing
In-memory data and disk are protected
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Reliably distinguishes software issues from hardware issues to speed problem resolution
Driver hardening ensures uninterrupted processing if an I/O interface fails
Rapid disk resynchronization transparently mirrors disks and protects data integrity
Accurate error data capture enables root-cause analysis to prevent problem recurrence
Stratus Failsafe Software: Automatic Availability
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ActiveService™ Architecture:Automatic Availability
Hot-pluggable components are EASY to replace
System synchronizes with replacement component
Normal processing continues throughout Normal processing continues throughout process!process!
System automatically ordersCORRECT replacement part
Next DayNext DayDelivery Delivery ServiceService
Component fails. System ISOLATES fault and notifies Stratus that a CPU has failed
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Low TCO Cuts cost of
downtime Minimizes
business disruption
Better resource utilization
Operational Simplicity
Space-efficient fault-tolerant design
Quick to deploy Simple to
operate Easy to maintain Technology-
enabled services
Financial Advantage
Continuous Availability
ftServer® Family User Benefits
> 99.999% uptime for a suite of enterprise Operating Systems
Operating System availability enhancements
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Stratus industry-standard
platforms are as easy
to install, use,
and maintain as
conventional servers
Operational Simplicity
Designed for the most demanding local, Designed for the most demanding local, remote, and lights-out computing remote, and lights-out computing
environments environments
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Easy to Install
“I like the Stratus ftServer system because of its
simplicity. With clustering, the typical approach to
high availability,
comes other issues including complex configuration
and management, as well as software compatibility.”
Vaughn Book, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Arrowhead Credit Union
Customer ResponseCustomer Response
Rapid deployment: applications typically up and running in less than a day Single system; single software licenses
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Easy to Use
Streamlines day-to-day operations Minimal operator intervention required No need to think about failure scenarios Remote monitoring, physical indicators;
and hot-pluggable components simplify serviceability
Reduces workload of IT support staff; enables redeployment of scarce resources
“One of the reasons for a change to the ftServer
system was to increase operational simplicity.
Considering the limited size of our IT team, the easy
management of the new server will also allow us to
save a lot of costly human effort." Diego Bertazzi, Operations Manager Information Technology Group,
Casino de la Vallee
Customer ResponseCustomer Response
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Easy to Maintain
Integrates with standard management tools,
existing staff skills, operational procedures
Managed as a single, industry-standard server
“Because the ftServer system runs in a Windows
environment, we are able to leverage technical
expertise that's plentiful throughout our staff. This is
a big change from the special knowledge needed to
work with the ATM/EFT controller that we replaced."Gomer Jones, Senior Vice President
Texas State Bank
Customer ResponseCustomer Response
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Immediate Application Availability
Application transparency• Applications load and go• Instant fault-tolerance
“Standard Windows server-based applications run
without a problem, operating transparently on the
fault-tolerant platform."
Customer ResponseCustomer Response
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Remote Problem Resolution that Goes Beyond the Hardware
The types of problems we resolve daily
The types of problems we resolve daily
... an availability expert answers.When You call ...
“You need immediate help when you have a 911 systems
issue, and Stratus understands that. Your call doesn't go
into a
phone tree. You speak to a problem-solver right away."Douglas Bolton, Information Systems Analyst
San Diego Fire & Life Safety Services
Customer ResponseCustomer Response
Operating system Network Database
Multi-vendor issues
Hardware Application
Patches Security Hot fixes
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ServicServicee
TierTier
ServiceService
OfferingOfferingYour Business Your Business EnvironmentEnvironment
Stratus Stratus Value AddValue Add
AssuredAvailabilit
yPlus
AssuredAvailabilit
y
Extremely risk adverse
High cost of downtime
Mission-critical applications
Require highest level of 24/7 support
Immediate response from an expert
Single point of contact Priority issue escalation Root-cause analysis and
permanent fix Availability partnership Premium operating
system services Availability program
guarantee
SystemAvailabilit
y
Traditional service levels are adequate
Competitive with traditional vendors break/fix services
Select the Support Offering thatMatches your requirements
Pre
miu
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Operations
Application Technology
Operations
Application Technology
Operations
Application Technology
Effectiveness at addressing downtime
Standalone Standalone SystemsSystems
some duplicate componentssome duplicate components
Clustered SystemsClustered Systems ftServer SystemsftServer Systems
Reduce failureRecover from failure
Prevent failure
Cost of downtime Cost of downtime negates negates advantage of low advantage of low purchase pricepurchase price
Unpredictable Unpredictable availability - varies availability - varies by vendor / modelby vendor / model
When it fails, it When it fails, it fails hardfails hard
Success depends Success depends on correct planning on correct planning and and implementationimplementation
Satisfactory Satisfactory operation highly operation highly dependent on dependent on skilled personnelskilled personnel
Lockstep Lockstep technology, failsafe technology, failsafe software, and software, and ActiveService™ ActiveService™ architecture provide architecture provide continuous continuous availabilityavailability
No special skills No special skills required to required to implement and implement and managemanage
Availability Alternatives
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ContinuousAvailabilityContinuousAvailability
Operational Simplicity
Operational Simplicity
Value Comparison
FeatureFeaturess
ftServer® System >99.999%
>Clusters 99.9%
SystemArchitecture
Lockstep TechnologyZero failover timeFailure prevention
Minutes of failoverFailure recovery
ResourceProtection
Failsafe SoftwareProtects memory & disk dataShields SW from transient HW errors
Protects ONLY disk dataHW errors cause OS and application failures
Service technology
ActiveService™ ArchitectureFault detection and isolationHot-swappable componentsBuilt-in serviceability
Limited self diagnostics Limited hot-swappabilityAdd-on serviceability
Deployment
Immediate Script development/testing
Application Modification
None Recommended
SystemOperation
Single system imageLights out operation
Multiple system imagesRequires IS Support
FinancialAdvantageFinancial
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Ease of Implementation: Availability Alternatives Comparison Implementatio
n Process
StandaloneStandalonesome duplicate some duplicate
componentscomponents
ClusteredClustered
systemssystemsftServerftServer
systemsystem
Planning and design
None Extensive None
Addresses single points of failure
Extra work required
Extra work requiredYes; it's built-in
Sizing / load balancing
NoneNodes must be properly sized for adequate performance
None
Application modification
None
Highly recommended to ensure failover, SW compatibility, data integrity
None
Develop and test failover scripts
NoYes; must repeat with each change
No
Test for effectiveness
No Yes No
Document procedures
NoExtensive documentation
No
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Problem Handling Effectiveness: Availability Alternatives Comparison
Problem Problem Handling Handling FeaturesFeatures
StandaloneStandalonesome duplicate some duplicate
componentscomponents
ClusteredClustered
systemssystemsftServerftServer
systemsystem
Recovery time from failure
Minutes to days Minutes to hours Zero
In-flight data All lost on failureAll lost on failover
No data loss
Fault detection and isolation
Limited LimitedYes, to the component level
Transient errors
May cause failure; lead to silent data corruption
May cause failure; lead to silent data corruption
Withstands transient errors; no data corruption
Hard errorsVaries by HW configuration; possible failure
System failoverSystem continues normal processing
Integrity of database transactions
Varies by HW configuration
Yes Yes
Driver hardening No No Yes
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Solutions Management:Availability Alternatives Comparison
On-going On-going ManagementManagement
StandaloneStandalonesome duplicate some duplicate
componentscomponents
ClusteredClustered
systemssystemsftServerftServer
systemsystem
Server platform
Single system view;no special skills
Complex; requires specialized personnel
Single system view; no special skills
Failover testing when changes are made
No Required No
System monitoring, reporting, diagnostics
Varies by vendor and platform
Varies by vendor and platform
Integrated 24 x 7 system monitoring, status reporting tied to ActiveService Network
Remote problem identification / repair
Limited. Varies by vendor and platform
Limited. Varies by vendor and platform
Yes: even when server is offline
Memory data capture in event of OS outage
No NoYes, default feature; does not delay application restart
Change management
Changes easily tracked
Complex documentation
Changes easily tracked
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Stratus Active Stratus Active Upgrade™Upgrade™
Automatic synchronization between production and update
System can be restored to its original state at any time
Automatic pre-upgrade readiness check
Single OS and Single Application
Intuitive user-interface guides you through every step
No Application modification
Single Application outage Upgrade completed in
seconds
Managing Planned Downtime (Windows® only)
ClustersClusters
Prone to synchronization and recovery issues
_
Cluster expertise required
_
Minimal (1 to 3 short duration) outages
Challenges
Availability risk
Ease of use
Minimize downtime
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Cluster Customer Experience
Requiresspecialized skills:
PlanningDesigningBuildingScriptingConfiguringMeasuringTestingProcess must repeated with each change!
Notify service provider
Wait for arrivalProblem analysisReplace failed
componentReboot OSRecover file systemRecover databaseRestart network
softwareRestart application
Time-consuming, labor-intensiveTime-consuming, labor-intensive
Implementation Implementation ProcessProcess
Failure Recovery Failure Recovery ProcessProcess
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Stratus Customer Experience
Load-and-go deployment
Maximizes existing IT skills
Stratus Continuous Processing® technology prevents failures from occurring
24 x 7 monitoring and reporting integrated into every system
Root-cause analysis to prevent problem recurrance
Implementation Implementation ProcessProcess
Failure PreventionFailure Prevention
Automatic AvailabilityAutomatic Availability
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ftServer® Product Specifications
ftServer 2500 ftServer 2500 systemsystem
ftServer 4400 ftServer 4400 systemsystem
ftServer 6200ftServer 6200
systemsystem
Processors 1-socket 1- and 2-socket 2-socket
CPU/FSBFrequency
Dual-core 2 GHz CPU1333 MHz FSB
Dual-core 2 GHz CPU1333 MHz FSB
Quad-core 2.66 GHz CPU1333 MHz FSB
CPU Cache 4MB L2 4MB L2 2 x 4MB L2
Memory 2GB–6GB DDR667 FBDIMM 2GB–12GB DDR667 FBDIMM 4GB–24GB DDR667 FBDIMM
PCI Slots 6 x PCI-X, or 4 x PCI-X and 2 x PCIe
RAID 1 Disk
3 Enterprise SAS or SATA Disks
Embedded SAS, 2x ENET (10/100/1000) ,3x USB2.0, 2x COMM, VGA, BMC, R/W DVD
Operating Systems
Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition or Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition VMware ® Virtual Infrastructure 3
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
Form Factor
4U Rack and Pedestal 4U Rack and Pedestal 4U Rack
Note: All I/O options specified in logical count, physical count is 2 times numbers specified
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Building Blocks of the ftServer® Family
CPU / IO CRUBlindmate Backplane
2500 62004400
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2U Blindmate Enclosure, front removable2U Blindmate Enclosure, front removable 1 or 2-socket CPU1 or 2-socket CPU 6 DIMM Slots6 DIMM Slots 1333 MHz Front Side Bus1333 MHz Front Side Bus 4 GHz Memory Bus4 GHz Memory Bus Up to 3 Hot plug, SAS or SATA Drives, front removable Up to 3 Hot plug, SAS or SATA Drives, front removable Power On button, front accessible & protectedPower On button, front accessible & protected 6 Customer Configurable PCI-X/PCI-Express slots, rear 6 Customer Configurable PCI-X/PCI-Express slots, rear
accessibleaccessible 2 10/100/1000 Com port, rear accessible2 10/100/1000 Com port, rear accessible
CPU/IOCPU/IO
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Passive backplane for seamless component Passive backplane for seamless component interconnectinterconnectBlind mates power and signal to CRU’sBlind mates power and signal to CRU’sStandard 19” EIA compatibleStandard 19” EIA compatibleAdjustable rail – fits cabinet depth range 24” to Adjustable rail – fits cabinet depth range 24” to
30” 30” Shared connectors located in rearShared connectors located in rear
PassivePassiveBackplaneBackplane
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Workloads and Attributes Highly affordable fault-tolerance Easy to deploy and simple to manage Ideal for replicated deployment at
remote locations
Specifications
ftServer® 2500 Systems
Entry-level 1-socket
server
4U rack-optimized form factor Pedestal option 1-way CPU 2.0 GHz dual-core Intel®
Xeon™ processor with 4MB
cache Dual modular redundancy SAS/SATA storage supporting
6 internal disks
Optional external JBOD or RAID (Windows only)
2GB – 6GB memory 6 PCI-X slots, or 4 PCI-X and 2 PCI-
Express slots Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet Windows® 2003 Standard Edition or Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Workloads and Attributes Price / performance leader Dedicated business processing application
server Ideal for departmental business
processing; ideal for space-constrained data centers
Specifications
ftServer® 4400 Systems
Mid-range 1- or 2-socket
system
4U rack-optimized form factor Pedestal option 2.0 GHz dual-core Intel® Xeon™
processor with 4MB cache Dual modular redundancy 2GB – 12GB memory SAS/SATA, storage
supporting 6 internal disks
Optional EMC (Windows/VMware only) or ftScalable Storage
6 PCI-X slots, or 4 PCI-X and 2 PCI-
Express slots Integrated dual 10/100/1000
Ethernet Windows® 2003 Enterprise Edition
VMware® Infrastructure Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
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Workloads and Attributes Enterprise-class, quad-core system for
transaction-intensive workloads
Specifications
ftServer® 6200 Systems
4U rack-optimized form factor Quad-core 2-way SMP 2.66 GHz dual-core Intel® Xeon™
processor with 2 x 4MB cache Dual modular redundancy 4GB – 24GB memory SAS/SATA, storage
supporting 6 internal disks
Optional EMC (Windows/VMware only) or ftScalable Storage
6 PCI-X slots, or 4 PCI-X and 2 PCI-Express slots
Integrated dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Windows® 2003 Enterprise Edition VMware® Infrastructure Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
Top-of-the-line 2-socket server
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Internal Software-based RAID 1 and 1+0; 6 disk capacity SAS/SATA
73 GB, 146 GB 15K RPM SAS 250 GB, 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0 TB
ftScalable Storage Hardware RAID Fibre Channel (Direct or SAN attach) 27 TB
Fault-tolerant protection of critical data
Storage Options
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Capacity Dynamic expansion: up to
3 shelves 27TB maximum Dedicated, dual-host DAS,
and SAN topologies
Availability Redundant, hot-plug Active-Active controllers Rolling firmware
upgrades EnviroStor™ Battery-
free cache protection ASN Integration Snapshots Hot spares
ftScaleable Storage: Feature Set
Performance 15K RPM SAS DupliCache: Patented
redundant cache optimization
Switched drive topology
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Stratus Tape Backup Family
VS160 Tape 80GB/160GB native/compressed capacity 8MBps/16MBps native/compressed
data-transfer rates External 1U rack-mount enclosure with single or dual tape
drives available Output read-compatible with SDLT600 Available as standalone tape or with autoloader