Fault tolerant server for business continuity

NEC says that its new Express5800/R320e dual-socket Fault Tolerant servers are now available across EMEA. Developed with Intel’s latest version Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors, the new R320e series takes the NEC range of FT servers - with its fully redundant modular hardware design and high-performant processors - to an impressive new level of availability, affordability and operational simplicity.

 

The Express5800/R320e series includes two types of Fault Tolerant servers:

·     The NEC Express5800/R320e-E4 providing an entry-level offering

·     The NEC Express5800/R320e-M4 providing a mid-range offering  

“Our new NEC Fault Tolerant Servers respond to the increasing need for business continuity in Enterprises”, says Charles Gaudron, Director IT Platform Solutions at NEC Enterprise Solutions. “With our latest hardware-layer fault-tolerance solution, 20% more virtual servers can run on one single Fault Tolerant server, guaranteeing instant failover of a workload without interruption. It is the best answer to secure peace of mind of IT teams – and CEOs!”

 

Core Component in Smart Enterprise Framework 
Fault Tolerant Servers are the business continuity component in NEC’s Smart Enterprise Solutions Framework, a unique offering that brings together key IT & Communications technologies, applications and media endpoints with an extremely high level of integration and performance. Framework components include Servers, Storage, Smart IT, Network Management Tools as well as technologies for Software Defined services and Virtualization, all working together to provide advanced applications for e.g. Unified Communications, Collaboration and Customer Engagement in a fully comprehensive UC&C communications system.

 

“As UC&C continues to become a critical business component, it increasingly needs to be supported by high-availability platforms. When NEC’s UNIVERGE 3C and SV Unified Communications platforms are coupled with Express5800 Series Fault Tolerant servers, businesses can be assured of continuous high availability and disaster recovery with unmatched security, scalability, interoperability and five nine (99.999%) availability”, adds Gaudron.

Faster Processing and Extended Memory for Better Performance

The new series is equipped with advanced performance technology including external storage systems and enhanced memory capacity (512 GB versus its predecessor’s 256 GB). Also the applied DDR4 memory type (DDR4-1866 ECC RDIMM, DDR4-1866 ECC LRDIMM) is further advanced as compared to its predecessor’s DDR3L-1600 DIMM with ECC, x4 SDDC, enabling a massive 20% increase in the number of virtual machines that can run on a single server, reducing not only floor space but also operating costs.

 

The new R320e-M4 model is equipped with a 12-core Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2670 v3 CPU that provides 20% better processing performance compared to that of its predecessor (with 4-10 cores).

 
High Temperature Operations

With its new optimized cooling design, the new series NEC Fault Tolerant servers can operate smoothly in extremely high temperature conditions of up to 40 degree Celsius. Users benefit immensely as they can operate their organization’s data centres at much higher temperatures, thereby saving considerably on air conditioning operating costs (energy and maintenance) and contributing to a green environment.

 
Cutting-edge Back-up

NEC’s new fault tolerant servers are specially designed for customers who need to eliminate both planned and unplanned downtime for the most critical applications. The R320e models are equipped with latest USB3.0 ports to support the Removable Disk Exchange system (RDX) for backup (a new feature not previously available). Users now have the choice between RDX media or conventional tape media, to best suit their specific needs.

 

 

In addition to these latest advances, the new NEC’s Fault Tolerant R320e models continue their predecessors’ rich legacy in terms of:

 
Highest Availability

·     Lockstep operation maintains memory / CPU state and system integrity protection.

·     The optional EXPRESSCLUSTER X SingleServerSafe enhances software high availability.

 

Operational Simplicity

·     GeminiEngine™, a NEC-engineered LSI chipset for fault tolerance control delivers simplified hardware high availability, simple operation and easy repair without interrupting operation.

·     Compatibility with existing operating systems and applications significantly reduces the complexity associated with other forms of high availability in clustering and HA/FT virtualization software solutions. It's simple to setup, simple to use, and simple to maintain.

 

Easy Maintenance

·     The Dual Modular Redundant (DMR) design allows easy replacement of major subsystems without shutting the system down, by supporting hot plug of modules.

·     The Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) can be replaced without any technical skills

·     Integrated EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 technology provides extensive remote management capabilities regardless of the status of the server's power or operating system.

·     Optional premium 24/7 support includes timely escalation management and proactive maintenance

 

Ideal Applications

·     Server consolidation solutions, business critical applications requiring 24/7 operations.