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IBM Announces Microsoft Certification for IBM 7133 Serial Storage Architecture

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IBM has announced Microsoft "CLUSTER" certification for its IBM 7133 Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) disk subsystem support for multiple Windows NT servers, the top classification for data availability on the Windows NT platform. This certification enables companies to couple PC servers so that if one fails, a second can access that server's stored data, improving productivity for businesses using multi-server applications. IBM's clustering technology reduces the number of storage subsystems required, reducing costs and increasing management efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM has achieved Microsoft "CLUSTER" certification for its IBM 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem, supporting multiple Windows NT servers.
  • This certification enables companies to couple PC servers for improved data availability and reliability.
  • IBM's clustering technology reduces the number of storage subsystems required, decreasing costs and increasing management efficiency.
  • IBM's 7133 SSA Disk System and SSA PC RAID adapter also received Microsoft's PC 97 certification for Windows NT 4.0, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft Windows NT, '95, and '98.
  • The certification includes support for clustered server configurations with HP NetServer LH Pro, LX Pro, Compaq ProLiant 1500, 2500, and 5000 servers.
  • IBM's certified configurations include the IBM Netfinity 7000 server, IBM PC Server 704, 325, and 330, each using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Enterprise Edition, Cluster Server Software, and attached to IBM 7133-020 SSA Disk Subsystem with an IBM SSA Cluster RAID Adapter.

Statistics:

  • 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem received Microsoft "CLUSTER" certification for supporting multiple Windows NT servers.
  • Microsoft certification confirms IBM's serial storage technology is designed for Windows NT and Windows '95 requirements, such as APCI and OnNow.
  • Certification is the top classification (CLUSTER) for data availability on the Windows NT platform.
  • Four servers are supported in the certification: HP NetServer LH Pro, LX Pro, Compaq ProLiant 1500, 2500, and 5000.

Sources:

  • IBM today announced Microsoft "CLUSTER" certification for its IBM 7133 Serial Storage Architecture(a)(SSA) disk subsystem support for multiple Windows NT servers.
  • Bill Pinkerton, director of worldwide marketing, IBM Storage Systems Division, stated: "Microsoft certification demonstrates that IBM is an innovator in PC clustering technology."
  • Internatonal Business Machines Corporation (a) Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
  • Microsoft Corporation, Compaq Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Corporation (b) Trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Compaq Corporation, or Hewlett-Packard Corporation.

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