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NovaScale R620 User Guide
PREFACE
Welcome to the NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series.
NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series is a "fault-tolerant (ft)" server focusing on "high reliability" in terms of
fault-tolerance, in addition to "high performance," "scalability," and "general versatility" provided by NovaScale series.
In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure
non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it. You can
use this NovaScale/Fault Tolerant Server series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the
use of Windows Server 2003 operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications,
etc.
To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to operate NovaScale/Fault
Tolerant Server series.
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