Stratus Releases Linux-based Virtualization for ftServer Platforms

Addition of KVM capabilities delivers flexibility and optionality for OT and IT teams to run concurrent workloads with maximum computing reliability

Stratus Technologies Inc. (“Stratus”), an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH) and a global leader in simplified, protected, and autonomous computing platforms for the edge and the data center, today announced expanded Linux capabilities for its 12^th 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.

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The latest generation of Stratus’ ftServer platform now offers KVM support for RHEL, addressing a critical market need for optionality and openness in virtualization while continuing to provide industry-leading stability and fault-tolerant compute capabilities. (Photo: Business Wire)

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 ActiveService^™ 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 12^th generation ftServer models 2920, 4920, 6920, and 6910. Existing ftServer customers who are running RHEL and would like to add support for KVM can log in to the Stratus Service Portal to download the new release of the Automated Uptime Layer (AUL) for RHEL.

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For leaders digitally transforming their operations to drive predictable, peak performance with minimal risk, Stratus ensures the continuous availability of business-critical applications by delivering zero-touch Edge Computing platforms that are simple to deploy and maintain, protected from interruptions and threats, and autonomous. For 40 years, we have provided reliable and redundant zero-touch computing, enabling global Fortune 500 companies and small-to-medium sized businesses 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 on X @StratusAlwaysOn and LinkedIn @StratusTechnologies.

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