Stratus Technologies : Products : Servers : Continuum Series : 400 Series

The low cost of the Stratus ftServer 2400 server makes fault tolerance a realistic option for virtually any Windows or Linux application that may benefit from being continuously available.

Stratus^® Continuum^® Servers are designed with all of the availability features and performance required to meet the demands of supporting mission-critical applications. Engineered from the ground up for simplicity and openness, Continuum Servers provide the highest levels of computing availability - to ensure that your applications will run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Continuum Series 400 systems combine HP^® PA-RISC^® symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) technology, the HP-UX^® operating system, and Stratus Technologies' proven fault-tolerant, pair-and-spare architecture in servers that deliver 99.999% uptime right out of the box. (See Uptime MeterSM - Stratus Continuum Family for details.)

Compatibility at the Application Binary Interface (ABI) level allows HP-UX applications, middleware, and databases to run on Continuum systems without modifications or recompiling. Just as important, your business can take advantage of third-party software available for HP-UX environments.

Stratus enterprise servers: powerful, reliable, available mission-critical solutions

Transparent continuous availability
100% binary compatability with software written for the HP-UX operating system
Industry-standard high-speed I/O interface
The only fault-tolerant HP-UX platform
Ideal platform for:
Financial Services, ATM/POS, Trading and Exchanges, Public Safety, Healthcare, Gaming, Internet E-Commerce, and Network Management

The Continuum Series delivers exceptional levels of processing power. Systems based on the PA-RISC 8500 and 8600 microprocessors are available in uni or twin symmetric multiprocessor configurations.

Every Series 400 server uses replicated, fault-tolerant hardware to eliminate single points of failure and protect data integrity. Major components - CPUs, memory boards, input/output controllers, buses, power supplies, and fans - are duplexed and operate in lockstep. In the event of a failure, the paired component continues normal operations.

This use of Stratus Continuous Processing technology eliminates the operational complexity and high costs inherent in high-availability alternatives. Our hardware-based fault tolerance requires no failover scripting, repeated test procedures, or application modifications to ensure applications availability or smooth integration of systems into your enterprise environment.

The robust reliability and availability of Continuum Series 400 servers is complemented by our industry-leading serviceability. Self-checking Continuum hardware and onboard diagnostics detect, isolate, and report potential problems before they affect server operation - with an automatic call home through Stratus' secure Remote Sevice Network (RSN).

Built into every Continuum system, RSN capabilities allow Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) support personnel to access, investigate, and correct problems. Continuum support customers receive our premium-level service plan that includes 24 x 7 support, remote diagnostics, personalized account management and around-the- clock access to senior engineers.

Stratus' unwavering dedication to availability for mission-critical applications means that Stratus servers don't just minimize downtime - our products are designed to prevent it from happening in the first place. This industry-leading approach to system reliability brings you remarkable uptime results while keeping your operational costs low.