Stratus Announces Availability of Microsoft Windows Server for ztC Endurance Platforms
Stratus, a Penguin Solutions (PENG) brand, announced support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022 on its ztC Endurance platforms. This update enables organizations to run Windows Server-based applications with 99.99999% reliability, protecting critical applications from downtime and data loss. The platform now includes 25Gb Ethernet networking options and offers power configuration choices of 100-127 VAC or 200-240 VAC. The model 5100 with Windows support will be available on November 18, 2024, with Hyper-V availability planned for first half of 2025.
Stratus, un marchio di Penguin Solutions (PENG), ha annunciato il supporto per Microsoft Windows Server 2022 sulle sue piattaforme ztC Endurance. Questa aggiornamento permette alle organizzazioni di eseguire applicazioni basate su Windows Server con una affidabilità del 99,99999%, proteggendo le applicazioni critiche da inattività e perdita di dati. La piattaforma ora include opzioni di networking 25Gb Ethernet e offre scelte di configurazione della potenza di 100-127 VAC o 200-240 VAC. Il modello 5100 con supporto Windows sarà disponibile il 18 novembre 2024, con disponibilità di Hyper-V prevista per la prima metà del 2025.
Stratus, una marca de Penguin Solutions (PENG), anunció el soporte para Microsoft Windows Server 2022 en sus plataformas ztC Endurance. Esta actualización permite a las organizaciones ejecutar aplicaciones basadas en Windows Server con una fiabilidad del 99,99999%, protegiendo aplicaciones críticas de tiempo de inactividad y pérdida de datos. La plataforma ahora incluye opciones de networking 25Gb Ethernet y ofrece elecciones de configuración de potencia de 100-127 VAC o 200-240 VAC. El modelo 5100 con soporte para Windows estará disponible el 18 de noviembre de 2024, con disponibilidad de Hyper-V prevista para la primera mitad de 2025.
스트라투스(Stratus)는 펭귄 솔루션(Penguin Solutions, PENG)의 브랜드로, ztC 인듀어런스 플랫폼에서 마이크로소프트 윈도우 서버 2022에 대한 지원을 발표했습니다. 이 업데이트는 조직들이 99.99999%의 신뢰성으로 윈도우 서버 기반 애플리케이션을 실행할 수 있게 하여, 중요한 애플리케이션을 다운타임과 데이터 손실로부터 보호합니다. 이 플랫폼은 이제 25Gb 이더넷 네트워킹 옵션을 포함하고 있으며, 100-127 VAC 또는 200-240 VAC의 전원 구성 선택을 제공합니다. 윈도우 지원이 포함된 5100 모델은 2024년 11월 18일에 출시될 예정이며, Hyper-V는 2025년 상반기에 제공될 계획입니다.
Stratus, une marque de Penguin Solutions (PENG), a annoncé le support de Microsoft Windows Server 2022 sur ses plateformes ztC Endurance. Cette mise à jour permet aux organisations d'exécuter des applications basées sur Windows Server avec une fiabilité de 99,99999%, protégeant ainsi les applications critiques d'éventuels temps d'arrêt et pertes de données. La plateforme comprend désormais des options de mise en réseau 25Gb Ethernet et propose des choix de configuration de puissance de 100-127 VAC ou 200-240 VAC. Le modèle 5100 avec support Windows sera disponible le 18 novembre 2024, avec une disponibilité de Hyper-V prévue pour le premier semestre 2025.
Stratus, eine Marke von Penguin Solutions (PENG), gab die Unterstützung für Microsoft Windows Server 2022 auf seinen ztC Endurance-Plattformen bekannt. Dieses Update ermöglicht es Organisationen, Windows Server-basierte Anwendungen mit einer Zuverlässigkeit von 99,99999% auszuführen und schützt kritische Anwendungen vor Ausfallzeiten und Datenverlust. Die Plattform umfasst jetzt 25Gb Ethernet Netzwerkmöglichkeiten und bietet Leistungskonfigurationsoptionen von 100-127 VAC oder 200-240 VAC. Das Modell 5100 mit Windows-Unterstützung wird am 18. November 2024 verfügbar sein, wobei die Verfügbarkeit von Hyper-V für die erste Hälfte von 2025 geplant ist.
- Introduction of Windows Server 2022 support expanding market reach
- Platform upgrade to 25Gb Ethernet from 10Gb improving performance
- Added power configuration flexibility (100-127 VAC or 200-240 VAC)
- None.
Insights
This product launch represents a strategic expansion in Stratus' enterprise computing offerings, targeting mission-critical Windows environments. The seven nines (99.99999%) reliability standard is exceptionally high for enterprise systems, positioning the ztC Endurance platform competitively in the high-availability market. The addition of 25Gb Ethernet support and flexible power configurations (100-127 VAC or 200-240 VAC) addresses key infrastructure demands.
The market timing is notable, with general availability set for November 2024 and Hyper-V support planned for H1 2025. While this represents positive product evolution, the extended timeline to market availability suggests immediate revenue impact. The platform's bare metal configuration capability with fault tolerance offers a compelling value proposition for enterprises requiring maximum uptime for critical applications, though the specialized nature of the product means it will likely appeal to a specific market segment.
Stratus’ fault-tolerant platform extends support to Windows IT and OT environments, delivering flexibility at the edge and in the data center
Stratus ztC Endurance support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022 delivers critical optionality and gives IT and OT teams a seamless path to the seven nines (
This release enables organizations to run demanding Windows Server-based applications in a bare metal configuration, backed by fault tolerance, for best performance with minimal overhead. Additionally, the Stratus ztC Endurance platform expands its networking options to include 25Gb Ethernet, an efficient and cost-effective upgrade from 10Gb, ensuring data centers and edge locations can handle ever-increasing workloads with scalable performance. The ztC Endurance model 5100 also offers a choice of either 100-127 VAC or 200-240 VAC to meet the power configurability requirements at customer locations.
“Stratus is committed to meeting the demanding compute performance needs of IT and OT teams in Windows and other environments,” said Dara Ambrose, vice president of engineering for Stratus. “Adding Windows Server support to our Stratus ztC Endurance platforms delivers the flexibility and reliability these teams need to run their essential operations with confidence. Furthermore, it offers our existing ftServer customers a seamless upgrade path to ztC Endurance and its seven nines platform availability.”
Stratus ztC Endurance fault-tolerant computing platforms deliver intelligent, predictive, and protected performance for next generation, sustainable operations at the edge or the data center. The model 5100 with Windows support will be generally available on November 18, 2024, with Hyper-V availability planned for the first half of 2025. For more information, visit the Stratus ztC Endurance webpage.
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About Stratus
Stratus, a Penguin Solutions brand, provides high-availability, fault-tolerant Edge Computing platforms, to enable small, medium, enterprise and global Fortune 500 companies, to securely and remotely turn data into actionable intelligence at the Edge, cloud and data center – driving uptime and efficiency. For more information, please visit www.stratus.com or follow us on X @StratusAlwaysOn and LinkedIn @StratusTechnologies.
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