October 29, 2001 08:23
Stratus Ships New Versions Of Intel-Based, Fault Tolerant ftServer 3200 Servers
MAYNARD, MA -- (INTERNET WIRE) -- 29-10-2001 -- Stratus Technologies, Inc., maker of the world's most reliable server technologies, today announced that two new configuration options for the Stratus® ftServer™ 3200 series are now shipping:
- a two-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) version, which provides customers with increased processing speed and performance. Stratus is the first to use a true fault-tolerant SMP parallel-computing architecture in a Windows® 2000-based environment.
- an 8U rack-mount version, which offers a convenient design to fit a standard 19-inch, customer-supplied rack, and economizes on data-center space.
The one-way, ftServer 3210 pedestal model has been shipping since August 2001.
Stratus has also reduced base system pricing by approximately 5.0 percent for both the one-way and two-way models since it first announced the ftServer 3210 series on September 4, 2001. The change reflects the decreasing cost of industry-standard components used in Stratus' Intel® processor-based servers. It also further improves the price/performance value of the compact ftServer 3200 series over high-availability cluster solutions for business-critical applications.
"When uptime is crucial, why put important Windows 2000 applications on clusters that are engineered to recover after a failure rather than a server designed not to fail in the first place, especially when both are comparably priced?" said Michael Thompson, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales & Marketing for Stratus. "The ftServer system eliminates the price premium once associated with fault-tolerant computing, and the complexity associated with cluster building and management. And with this announcement, the choices, options, flexibility, and overall performance of ftServer systems just ratcheted up a few notches higher, as well."
The Stratus ftServer family established a new product category when it was first announced in June 2001 with the introduction of the ftServer 5200 model, the industry's first fault-tolerant server for Windows 2000 computing. These Intel processor-based ftServer systems provide unparalleled performance to meet the escalating need for system uptime and 24/7 application availability brought about by the proliferation of business-critical e-commerce and corporate infrastructure applications. In addition to providing the highest availability levels in the industry, self-contained ftServer systems run Windows 2000 applications unmodified, integrate quickly into the IT infrastructure, and require little-to-no staff support for ongoing operation, system management, or servicing.
Price and Availability
Stratus ftServer 3210 pedestal and rack-mount models are available now in both one- and two-way configurations. Pricing for a base-system configuration, which includes dual-modular redundancy with 256MB memory, two disks, Stratus system software, modem, monitor, and country kit (keyboard and documentation) is as follows: Pedestal ftServer 3210 one-way system, $17,487; Pedestal ftServer 3210 two-way SMP system, $19,486; add $400 for rack-mount models of each. All prices are U.S. list only; prices will vary by channel and geography.
A one-way Stratus ftServer 3210 system may be upgraded to two-way SMP server.
About Stratus Technologies
Stratus Technologies, Inc. offers a proven range of continuously available computer platforms, application solutions, professional services, and technologies for mission-critical business operations. Many Stratus customers are highly visible industry leaders such as prominent U.S. securities firms, major credit card companies, the largest stock exchange in Asia, the largest options exchange in the world, and 15 out of the world's 20 largest banks. Stratus Technologies International, S.a r.l., through the 24-7 Technologies Division of Stratus Technologies, Inc., licenses technology for fault tolerance to other companies. The Stratus companies have offices and a comprehensive network of customer service centers worldwide, and 1,130 employees. For more information, visit www.stratus.com.
Stratus Technologies, Inc.
111 Powdermill Road
Maynard, MA 01754-3409
U.S.A.
Contact: Ken Donoghue
Voice: 978-461-7269
Email: ken_donoghue@stratus.com
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