Penguin Solutions has unveiled the second generation of its Stratus ztC Endurance platform, a flagship fault-tolerant computing solution designed to deliver seven nines (99.99999%) availability. This latest iteration introduces significant performance enhancements and expanded support for various operating systems, catering to the evolving needs of IT teams aiming to ensure continuous uptime for critical applications and data.
Enhanced Performance Across Models
The second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance family introduces two new models:
- Stratus ztC Endurance 9110: This ultra-high-performance model boasts 64-core compute modules, delivering a 46% performance improvement over the previous 7100 model. It is engineered to handle high-volume transaction processing within a single platform, making it ideal for demanding workloads.
- Stratus ztC Endurance 7110: Offering an 18% performance boost compared to its predecessor, the 7100 model, the 7110 is tailored for environments requiring reliable performance enhancements without the need for the highest core count.
A notable advancement in this generation is the expanded support for operating systems:
- Linux Support: The platform now supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.4, providing flexibility for organizations that prefer or require Linux environments.
- Windows Server and VMware vSphere: In addition to Linux, the ztC Endurance platform continues to support both bare metal and virtualized versions of Windows Server and VMware vSphere, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of enterprise applications.
The second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance platform is engineered with several key features:
- Seven Nines Availability: The platform delivers 99.99999% uptime, ensuring continuous operation of critical applications.
- High-Performance Compute Modules: The 9110 model is equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6548N processors, each with 32 cores, totaling 64 cores per compute module. The 7110 model features two Intel Xeon 5520 processors, each with 28 cores, totaling 56 cores per compute module.
- Advanced Memory and Storage: Both models utilize DDR5 memory, with the 9110 model supporting 5200 Mbps and the 7110 model supporting 4800 Mbps. The platform also offers high-speed NVMe storage options, enhancing data throughput and reliability.
- Optional 100Gb Ethernet Network Card: For data- and storage-intensive workloads, an optional 100Gb Ethernet network card is available, facilitating high throughput and low latency processing.
- AI Inferencing at the Edge: The platform's high throughput and low latency processing capabilities make it suitable for AI inferencing applications at the edge, addressing the growing demand for real-time data processing in various industries.
The release of the second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance platform reflects a broader industry shift towards highly reliable, consolidated platforms that support both data center and edge workloads. Organizations are increasingly seeking solutions that can accommodate growing AI processing demands in real-time environments while ensuring continuous uptime and data integrity.
By integrating advanced performance capabilities with expanded operating system support, Penguin Solutions aims to provide IT teams with a robust, manageable, and serviceable IT footprint that meets the demands of modern, mission-critical applications.
For more detailed information on the Stratus ztC Endurance platform and its specifications, visit Penguin Solutions' official product page.
Source: ARC Advisory Penguin Solutions Announces Second Generation Stratus ztC Endurance Fault Tolerant Computing Platforms
