Hewlett-Packard (HP) has introduced a server suite that offers a 99.9% uptime commitment for Intel-based servers running Windows NT. The new suite, HP Mission Critical Server Suite for Windows NT, is the first deliverable to be announced under the new HP Mission Critical Windows NT Programme.
This programme is built on HP`s vision of providing end-to-end availability solutions in Windows NT and Microsoft BackOffice-based environments. In addition, HP announced two new rack-optimised platforms with the world`s best Intel-server-based performance results: the HP NetServer LXr 8000 system, optimised for the enterprise data centre, and the HP NetServer LPr system, a high-density (2U) powerhouse server targeted for space-conscious environments.
The new HP Mission Critical Windows NT programme encompasses a number of key initiatives that range from technology and infrastructure to specialised services to meet customers` most stringent requirements for availability. These initiatives include the following: - - 99.9% uptime commitment on a world wide basis. The commitment will be available through HP Mission Critical Server Suite for Windows NT, which includes a clustered configuration of the HP NetServer LXr 8000 system, HP Critical Systems Support for Windows NT, HP TopTools and HP OpenView/Manage X, and Windows NT Enterprise Server Edition. The HP Mission Critical Windows NT programme will extend uptime commitments to include applications, network and third-party products in the future
creation of the HP Mission Critical Solutions Centre, where HP and Microsoft engineers will develop, test and certify hardware and software on the Windows NT platform to assure customers of highly reliable, available and supportable end-to-end solutions.
HP Consulting services to build highly available infrastructures for Windows NT environments covering servers, networks, security and management tools.
The LXr 8000 system is HP's 8-way PII Xeon server with 8GB of memory. It redefines performance and density for the enterprise Intel-based server environment. The new system maximises system uptime and user productivity while making administration and support easier than ever. The system features the following:
standard availability features, including cluster certification, hot-pluggable PCI, pre-installed Top Tools Remote Control Card for remote management
unprecedented performance with nearly two times the compute power of Pentium Pro processor-based systems. The 7U rack-height server delivers record-setting results with applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning and Decision Support, with a 1.8x increase in transaction performance at less cost than previous generations
the best investment protection available, with an in-box upgrade design for eight-way SMP and support for future Intel processor upgrades. The HP NetServer LPr system delivers a complete entry-level rack solution for corporate IT infrastructure services, including the following key performance and availability features:
support for up to two Pentium II processors at 400 or 450 MHz, Ultra2 SCSI controller, hot-swap hard-disk drives and cluster certification - space-efficient 2U design allows up to 20 servers and 40 CPUs in a standard rack
unprecedented performance per rack, with the speed and capacity to serve more than 1 billion Web pages per day -- the best result ever seen on an Intel architecture server.
Both systems come with HP TopTools Web-browser-based device-management tool, and HP OpenView ManageX/SE for NOS and application management, including cluster-management support for HP NetServer systems. Both new systems will be available through the Racks Express programme, which delivers pre-configured, pre-assembled and pre-tested solutions to resellers or end users. This capability makes HP the only vendor able to deliver a fully integrated clustering solution, including clustering installation and certification.
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