Preface - NEC N8800-155F User Manual

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Preface

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC Express5800/ft 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 NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual
configuration will allow the system to isolate instantaneously 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 NEC Express5800/ft 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 NEC Express5800/ft series.