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NTT Comware releases New Version of Cluster Product for Continuous Operation Linux Server Construction compatible with Linux Kernel 2.6
-- NTT Comware also improves product support system and launches Matrix HA sales promotion --
NTT Comware Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuhji Imai; below, NTT Comware) will release a version of Matrix HA—the Linux High Availability (HA) cluster product which enables users to construct servers for information systems which operate continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—which supports Linux kernel 2.6. The source code modification rights have been acquired, and NTT Comware has improved the long-term support system for this product. In addition, from now until September 30, NTT Comware is conducting a sales promotion for Matrix HA which will make this product available to customers at a discounted price.
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[Matrix HA: Product Overview]
Matrix HA is a high availability clustering software which enables users to easily conduct clustering (*1) which has received considerable attention for its ability to serve as a means for creating continuous operation systems. Through the combination of the highly stable Linux OS with Matrix HA, the construction of systems able to withstand the rigorous treatment received through the conduct of business operations becomes simple. Matrix HA is a high availability cluster product which has been produced through the joint development of PolyServe Inc. (U.S.A., C.E.O. & President: Michael Stankey) and NTT Comware, and NTT Comware is the exclusive agent of this product within Japan.
[Overview of Supported Distributions Expansion]
Matrix HA supports SUSE Linux, one of the major Linux distributions. In addition, Matrix HA also supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, one of the newest distributions of Linux kernel 2.6, as well as SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9. Matrix HA will also support Miracle Linux 4.0 which will be released in the future, and, in addition to providing monitoring agents for commercial database products, Matrix HA also provides monitoring agents for open source databases PostgreSQL and MySQL.
[Limited Time Sales Promotion]
For a limited time, NTT Comware will be conducting a sales promotion for the purchase of Matrix HA licenses which is anticipated to promote the use of high availability servers. Further information on this sales promotion is detailed below:
| Period: | August 1, 2005 ~ September 30, 2005 (orders will be taken during this period) |
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Matrix HA (1 CPU x 2 nodes) sales promotion edition
Price: 432,000 yen (regular price: 540,000 yen)
Matrix HA (2 CPU x 2 nodes) sales promotion edition
Price: 768,000 yen (regular price: 960,000 yen)
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[Overview of Matrix HA Functions]
Matrix HA is connected through a shared disk device, and provides functions which automatically transfer data and processing to the others, normally operating servers when a problem is detected on a server. Matrix HA conducts data mirroring between servers connected only by a general network. It also transfers processing to a normally operating server when an abnormality is detected. Matrix HA supports the construction of various types of nodes from 1 + 1 to N + N, and ensures high expandability to a maximum of 16 nodes and 192 service/device monitors and high compatibility with system management software of SNMP support. In addition, Matrix HA utilizes a Java base GUI which enables users to easily manage the entire clustering system through a visual display which, in turn, eliminates some of the burden associated with operations. Matrix HA supports the monitoring of various applications including Oracle Database 10g Linux and Sybase, and strongly supports enterprise system environments.
* For further information on functions and operational requirements, please see the supplementary information sheet.
[Terminology]
*1 Clustering:
Clustering refers to the interconnection of multiple computers so that to users and to other computers, they appear to operate as a single system. Clustering also allows multiple computers to be managed as if they were one computer. When one computer ceases operating, the system itself will not shut down, allowing repairs or replacements to be conducted while the system continues processing. While repairs are being conducted, to outsiders it will only appear as system performance has decreased. In addition, clustering allows system performance to be improved simply by increasing the number of connected computers.
* All company and/or product names contained within this press release are the trademark and/or registered trade mark of their respective companies.
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