Conference decwet::winnt-clusters

809.0. "Tandem 64-processor Cluster" by SWETSC::NORDBERG (Con Brio ) Thu May 15 1997 11:26

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    Microsoft and Tandem Demonstrate 64-Processor Windows NT Server-Based
    System 
    Tandem ServerNet Technology Enables Windows NT Server to Handle A 2
    Terabyte, 30-Billion Row Customer Database Using Tandem's NonStop
    Software 
    
    SAN FRANCISCO - May 14, 1997 - Microsoft Corp. and Tandem Computers
    Inc. demonstrated the world's largest Microsoft� Windows NT� Server
    network operating system-based system linking 64 Intel Pentium Pro
    processors in a cluster using Tandem's ServerNet interconnect
    technology. The system managed a 2 terabyte database with a 30-billion
    row table that was based on Dayton-Hudson's data warehouse, which
    manages retail outlets such as Target and Mervyn's stores. 
    
    In the past, enterprise customers were tied to expensive-to-maintain
    legacy systems, such as commercial UNIX systems, running on proprietary
    hardware, to run business-critical operations. Enterprise-class
    hardware is much less expensive to build for Windows NT Server, because
    Windows NT Server runs on standard high-volume, lower-cost hardware
    components. This demonstration shows that Windows NT Server and
    ServerNet technology will provide enterprise customers with a high-end,
    mission-critical solution that offers ease of use and manageability,
    resulting in lower cost of ownership. 
    
    "Tandem is proud to bring enhanced reliability and scalability to
    Windows NT Server," said Roel Pieper, CEO of Tandem. "This 64-processor
    clustered system clearly demonstrates that Windows NT Server has become
    a business-critical enterprise platform much sooner than most people
    thought." 
    
    In addition, enterprise customers will benefit from world-class service
    and support. Tandem is extending to Windows NT Server and the
    BackOffice family its 22 years of experience providing
    business-critical service and support to the world's largest enterprise
    customers. Tandem's NonStop� software will also provide enhanced
    scalability and reliability for the entire BackOffice family. 
    
    "Tandem has helped bring Windows NT Server to unprecedented levels of
    scalability," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president in the personal
    and business systems group at Microsoft. "Supporting a database with
    more than 30 billion rows shatters all previous records and proves that
    Windows NT Server delivers the performance and scalability required for
    the most demanding needs of enterprise customers." 
    
    Cluster Operates as a Single Computer 
    
    This 64-processor Windows NT Server-based system is a clustered,
    shared-nothing SMP configuration. The system is built from 16 Tandem
    S1000 four-processor (200-MHz Pentium Pro processors) servers. The
    nodes of the system are linked through Tandem's ServerNet interconnect
    technology to form a single computing system. The system has 64
    processors, 8 gigabytes of main memory and 480 disk drives with 2
    terabytes of disk space. ServerNet technology, widely recognized in the
    industry for interconnecting Windows NT Server clusters, provides a
    high-speed, low-latency interconnect among all the servers. 
    
    Tandem's S1000 servers incorporate important reliability and
    availability features from Tandem's NonStop Himalaya heritage. They are
    optimized to exploit the advantages of ServerNet technology. Other
    major vendors are licensed by Tandem to incorporate ServerNet
    technology into their Windows NT Server-based systems. 
    
    For more information, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/
    or (http://www.tandem.com/) . 
    
    About Tandem 
    
    Founded in 1974, Tandem Computers Inc. (NYSE "TDM") designs and
    delivers technology solutions that companies rely on to compete in a
    business world that runs 24 hours a day. A $1.9 billion (U.S.) company
    headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Tandem has offices, strategic
    partners and service providers in more than 50 countries. 
    
    About Microsoft 
    
    Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
    software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
    products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
    the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
    advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. 
    
    Microsoft, Windows NT and BackOffice are either registered trademarks
    or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other
    countries. 
    
    Tandem, Himalaya, NonStop, ServerNet and the Tandem logo are either
    registered trademarks or trademarks of Tandem Computers Inc. in the
    United States and/or other countries. 
    
    Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
    respective owners. 
    
    Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing information about
    Tandem, please visit the Tandem home page at (http://www.tandem.com/ )
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