NEC Express5800/340Hb-R manual Great Return on Your Investment

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With 4 CPUs per blade, the Express5800/340Hb-R allows for no single point of failure, zero switchover time, and single software image.

Health Care. The need for immediate and reliable access to patient records, critical data, and institutional information makes this solution a must for health care organizations.

Retail. Downtime in the retail environment often results in lost sales. With this full fault tolerant server, sales and inventory information are always readily available.

Pharmaceutical. Development laboratories must keep track of new and existing tests that often span over weeks. Any downtime in the process results in them having to throw away millions of dollars worth of product and wasted time. Thus, a full fault tolerant solution keeps entire batches of modeling data from ever being lost.

Government. Huge databases of criminal records, driving records, disasters, and other types of information are instantly available with the NEC Four-Way Fault Tolerant server.

Utilities. A single server going down can cause a cascading effect and create an energy disaster much like what caused the largest blackout in the history of North America in August 2003. With this NEC solution, you have full fault tolerance and complete hardware redundancy to prevent this from happening.

PERFECT FOR HOSTING MICROSOFT® VIRTUAL SERVER

NEC’s Four-Way High Availability Fault Tolerant server provides a true server virtualization solution, with both hardware and software—making this the ideal platform for hosting Microsoft Virtual Server 2005. With the ability to support Microsoft Virtual Server, and most Windows® applications. The high-performance configuration provides the computing power to support multiple operating systems and applications stacks in a fully fault tolerant environment— without sacrificing performance.

A GREAT RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT

The Express5800/340Hb-R High Availability Fault Tolerant server eliminates so many of the costs associated with running enterprise class applications.

“The high-availability segment will grow at a 13% compound annual growth rate, which is twice as fast as the total server market. The Windows segment of the high-availability market is growing at 39% from 9% of the total to an expected 28% by 2006”— IDC*

Multiple servers are no longer required, substantially reducing hardware costs. The multiple software licenses required in clustering solutions are now reduced to just one. All this will lead to a dramatic reduction in your administrative time and cost. With NEC's Express5800/340Hb-R Four-Way Fault Tolerant server you will a see dramatic decrease in your costs for hardware, software and maintenance. And most importantly, mission critical applications are not impacted.

KEY FEATURES

Full fault tolerance for enterprise class applications

Provides up to 99.999% application uptime

Ideal for server virtualization and server consolidation

Powerful performance for data center applications

Saves on hardware, software and maintenance costs

Microsoft Windows Server2003 Enterprise Edition

Supports Microsoft Virtual Server 2005

*Market research by IDC, April 2003

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Express5800/340Hb-R specifications

The NEC Express5800/340Hb-R is a powerful and versatile server solution designed for a range of business applications, particularly for small to medium enterprises that demand reliability and efficiency. This server delivers exceptional performance, high availability, and enterprise-class features in a compact form factor.

At the core of the Express5800/340Hb-R is the Intel Xeon processor architecture, offering multiple core options that enhance both processing speed and efficiency. This allows organizations to handle demanding workloads and run complex applications smoothly. The support for Intel's latest technologies, including virtualization support, ensures that businesses can maximize their resources and minimize operational costs.

One of the standout features of the NEC Express5800/340Hb-R is its extensive memory capacity. With support for up to 1TB of DDR4 memory, the server caters to memory-intensive applications and workloads. This makes it suitable for database management, virtualization, and large-scale data processing. Moreover, the advanced memory error detection technologies enhance system reliability, reducing downtime and maintaining business continuity.

The Express5800/340Hb-R is also equipped with a range of storage options. It supports hot-swappable hard drives and solid-state drives, allowing for easy upgrades and maintenance without disrupting operations. The flexible RAID configurations further ensure data protection and enhanced performance, catering to the diverse needs of modern businesses.

Connectivity is another critical aspect of the NEC Express5800/340Hb-R. It features multiple I/O slots and network interface options that enable high-speed data transfer and seamless integration within existing IT infrastructures. This includes support for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks, ensuring flexibility in deployment.

Management and monitoring are simplified with NEC's Express Management Suite, which provides an intuitive interface for IT administrators. This suite allows for remote management, real-time monitoring, and proactive maintenance, ensuring that potential issues can be addressed before they impact operations.

In terms of energy efficiency, the NEC Express5800/340Hb-R is designed to reduce power consumption while maintaining peak performance. This aligns with the growing demand for environmentally friendly computing solutions, helping organizations to lower their carbon footprint and operating costs.

Overall, the NEC Express5800/340Hb-R stands out as a reliable and high-performance server that meets the evolving needs of businesses. With its advanced features, robust architecture, and commitment to efficiency, it is a compelling choice for organizations seeking to enhance their IT capabilities.