Key Features - NEC Express5800/320Fc Datasheet

Key features

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Microsoft Windows Server
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(32-bit edition)
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ Advanced Server (64-bit edition)
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Single or dual logical 2.0 GHz Dual-Core or 2.66 GHz
Quad-Core Intel ® Xeon ® processors for high-speed
performance
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ExpressCluster SRE for application monitoring
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and restarting, and seamless disaster recovery
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Remote monitoring software and service for extensive
"lights out" computing
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Compact 4U footprint saves space in either rackmount
or tower configuration
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Internal support for up to 1.5 TB of enterprise-class SAS
or SATA storage
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Simplified disaster recovery between FT servers over LAN or
WAN with NEC ExpressCluster software integrated
operational savings
NEC is able to deliver high availability at substantially reduced
operational costs. Since the NEC FT is a single system it only
requires one operating system and one application software
license. Compared to cluster systems, the FT is a turnkey solution
with rapid and easy system deployment and application set up. It
doesn't require the administrative resources typically associated
with clustering systems for upgrades and maintenance. This
lowers administration costs and improves availability. It also
results in productivity improvements by avoiding unplanned
hardware outages. All of these factors result in a reduced Total
Cost of Ownership (TCO).
2003 Enterprise Edition R2
rapid system deployment
The FT supports standard Microsoft and Red Hat operating
systems. There is no need to modify the OS or application. This
eliminates complexity of conventional HA system deployments
(script, failover and recovery operation design, failover test, etc.)
ample internal & external storage capacity
The 320FC provides ample storage internally with three logical
Enterprise SAS or SATA drive bays for a combined maximum
capacity of 1.5 TB (with the use of 500 GB SATA hard disk drives).
If more space is required, the Express5800/320Fc supports
connectivity to a variety of storage options from NEC and other
leading storage vendors. NEC's D-Series storage arrays provide
4 to 1500 HDDs of storage and 4 to 128 GB of cache over 4 to
64 × 4 Gbps fibre channel ports, as well as RAID 6 double–parity
technology for greater reliability and performance.
value-add software
Active Upgrade™ is a combination of system architecture and
software that allows the administrator to perform routine
software maintenance with minimal interruption. Active Upgrade
technology addresses planned server downtime necessary to
install upgrades and enhancements to operating systems, service
packs, applications, and system software.
The updating process has much less impact to business operations
with Active Upgrade technology by splitting the fully redundant
system into two independently running servers, and enabling
online upgrades. An innovative approach to address a top concern
of IT departments on dealing with the monthly patches issued
by Microsoft, Active Upgrade ensures the availability of the
Windows OS.
ESMPRO Management Suite is a family of integrated server
management SNMP-based tools that enable system administrators
to continuously monitor, analyze and manage critical server
information and operation throughout the network. ESMPRO
enables quick response to critical issues and provides proactive
planning and server administration. EXPRESSBUILDER installation
software allows for easy setup and system management.
ExpressCluster ® Self Recovery Edition (SRE) software monitors
the performance of application processes. In the event of an
application failure, SRE will restart applications as necessary, or
restart the server after a customer–specified number of attempts.
Additionally, ExpressCluster delivers simplified disaster recovery
by allowing the FT system to provide site level availability and
utilize NEC's replication services to deploy a disaster recovery
solution simply and easily.
Express800/320Fc Server