Powerful combination of high performance and robustness; customers able to combine three main operating systems on a single system
Dubai, UAE, December 9, 2010 - Fujitsu has announced its second-generation midrange SQ mainframe Business Servers, which combines mainframe stability and reliability with the latest high-end Intel Xeon x86 processor technology to provide a compelling platform for organizations seeking a consolidated server operating environment.
Uniquely able to run all three mainstream server operating systems simultaneously on a single server, the Fujitsu SQ200 is the successor to the SQ100 business server line up. The SQ200 is available to order with immediate effect and the first new machines will ship in January 2011.
The first Fujitsu mainframe to use Intel Xeon processors, the SQ100 series has enjoyed strong sales in the region since its introduction in December 2008. Fujitsu's midrange line-up of BS2000/OSD systems combines uptime and reliability that only mainframe technology can deliver with access to the world of x86-based applications.
Fujitsu is now building on that with the introduction of the SQ200, which offers unrivalled application availability thanks to optimized use of system resources as well as built-in system stability and fault-tolerance. The Intel x86-based architecture is able to run the BS2000/OSD operating system together with Linux and Microsoft Windows Server operating systems in parallel on the native SQ200 Business Server BS2000/OSD operating system. As a result, the new SQ200 is the perfect platform for hosting high-priority virtual servers running on a Linux or Windows-based system.
In addition to the latest high-end Intel MP x86 series processors, Fujitsu has enhanced the feature set of the SQ200 and provides greater scalability for XEN-based server virtualization, as well as improvements to overall system utilization. The SQ200 range is comprised of 12 models, from single-CPU systems through to a new eight-way model with an RPF (Relative Performance Factor) of 700.
The new models offer an easy integration into customers' Storage Area Networks via the SAN-Integration-Package SIP, which is combined with support for FibreChannel (FC) that provides a direct, high-speed connection for mid-range Fujitsu ETERNUS DX400 and high-end DX8000 storage systems.
The SQ200 Business Server is in the midrange of Fujitsu's four-system mainframe line-up, which starts with the entry-level SQ100 Series and peaks with the range-topping S210, which reaches an enormous RPF, of 5,000 - the equivalent to around 7,500 MIPS.
"Our customers in the region are continuing to rely on mainframes for their business critical IT operations for a very good reason, which is that of unbeatable system uptime and reliability. Organizations - both public and private sector - that are running mission-critical applications place the highest priority on uninterrupted operation. With the new SQ200 Business Server, Fujitsu continues the tradition of mainframe reliability, and combines that with access to Linux and Windows applications. This makes the mainframe even more accessible and guarantees its future as a mainstay of the data center of today, and tomorrow," Said Chandan Mehta, Product Manager at Fujitsu Technology Solutions
Priced on a per-project basis, the SQ200 is available to order in the Middle East and Africa region immediately. Systems are factory pre-installed to suit individual customer environments. Once deployed, Fujitsu offers remote monitoring and professional maintenance and support services to ensure that systems continue to run at peak performance.
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About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 170,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com
About Fujitsu Technology Solutions
Fujitsu Technology Solutions is the leading European IT infrastructure provider with a presence in all key markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, plus India, serving large-, medium- and small-sized companies as well as consumers. With its Dynamic Infrastructures approach, the company offers a full portfolio of IT products, solutions and services, ranging from clients to datacenter solutions, Managed Infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Fujitsu Technology Solutions employs more than 13,000 people and is part of the global Fujitsu Group. For more information, please see: ts.fujitsu.com/aboutus.
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