Stratus Technologies Inc. announced expanded Linux capabilities for its 12th generation of the ftServer platform which is the latest version of the industry-leading fault-tolerant servers. The Stratus ftServer family of computing platforms now have kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), addressing a critical market need for optionality and openness in virtualization, while continuing to provide industry-leading fault-tolerant compute capabilities.
Organizations have taken a renewed interest in Linux and KVM, as they search for flexibility in current solutions. This added support for the ftServer family delivers another Linux-based virtualization option that pairs with the unmatched fault tolerance of its built-in full system redundancy and intelligent system management. Stratus ftServer platform includes proactive health monitoring and alerts users of potential issues before they occur via the Stratus ActiveServiceTM Network (ASN) or other monitoring tools used by customers.
Stratus ftServer platforms running multiple virtual machines deliver five-nines reliability or more, enabling OT and IT teams to consolidate their critical applications on a single platform and run them with minimal downtime or data loss.
“Virtualization allows organizations to consolidate workloads onto a single platform, which can reduce cost and simplify management, but it is not a one-size-fits all endeavor,” said Dara Ambrose, vice president, products and solutions, Stratus. “With the complexity of operating a modern business, enterprises need to be able to configure systems and have the flexibility to choose the hypervisor that that will meet their specific needs.”
Available now, this release provides KVM hypervisor support on RHEL 8.8 for the 12th generation ftServer models 2920, 4920, 6920, and 6910.
