Fujitsu has launched the PRIMERGY CX400 S1 multi-node cloud extension server.
According to Fujitsu, this technology requires only half the space of a standard rack server to provide enterprises with cost-effective, energy-efficient access to smart scale-out capabilities for deployments such as private cloud, high-performance computing (HPC) and large scale virtualisation. As datacentres evolve, IT managers are placing greater emphasis on scale-out flexibility as well as improved energy efficiency, higher platform density and more effective management. To meet these needs, Fujitsu has introduced a new, compact version of its Cloud eXtension architecture.
“The PRIMERGY CX400 with its multi-node cloud extension system enables our customers to increase the performance, productivity and flexibility of both Cloud and High Performance Computing solutions through smart scale-out at a lower cost,” said Mr Mehul Doshi, Country Manager, Servers, Fujitsu India.
Enterprise customers are increasingly looking for improved energy efficiency, higher platform density and better management effectiveness when realising their cloud computing, high performance computing, virtualisation, hosting, or virtual-client computing strategies.
By halving the size of a standard server node, the innovative PRIMERGY CX400 S1 packs four independent physical servers and up to 24 storage drives into a standard 2U height compact cabinet. This cuts hardware investment and improves management efficiency and system granularity while still matching the performance of standard rack-based servers.
Reliability and uptime are guaranteed thanks to extensive hot-plug features, which keep the system up and running during maintenance.