New ServerView Virtual-I/O Manager Provides Fast-Track to Virtualization

Innovative new solution simplifies operation and management of Blade Servers in LAN/SAN environments

Munich, July 01, 2008 —

Setting up and managing Blade Servers in complex network environments is dramatically streamlined and simplified thanks to the introduction of ServerView Virtual-I/O Manager from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

Through the virtualization of physical network addresses within PRIMERGY Blade Servers, ServerView Virtual-I/O Manager (ServerView VIOM) removes an entire layer of complexity from current Blade Server switching architectures. As a result, it is radically simpler to perform previously complex and time-consuming operations, such as managing new installations, performing fast, cost-effective system recovery, running planned system maintenance and undertaking mass system migration, for example moving test systems into production.

Because physical network addresses (MAC and WWN addresses) are virtualized by ServerView VIOM, headaches such as overlapping administration domains between SAN, LAN and server are eliminated. In addition, ServerView VIOM avoids the danger of mistaken identity when server blades are replaced, and boosts interoperability at switch protocol level with external branded switches.

Full virtualization of I/O (input/output) addresses with ServerView VIOM clears the way for enterprises to implement full I/O virtualization in PRIMERGY Blade Server environments, solving the performance limitations that occur when I/O systems are physically shackled to fixed network addresses.

Removing this roadblock means that entire SAN and LAN pools can be pre-configured, saving enterprises deployment time and cost, since I/O addresses can be pre-assigned, ready for “plug and go” with blades. In addition, the provision of a pool of reserved I/O addresses simplifies SAN and LAN management and means that I/O systems are completely independent from operating systems and fully transparent to application, network and storage systems.

ServerView VIOM has been developed alongside the latest generation of PRIMERGY Blade Servers, the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 – and is currently supported by the Server Blades PRIMERGY BX620 S4 and BX630 S2. ServerView VIOM works with any operating system or Hypervisor, and pricing starts at EUR 2,300 per PRIMERGY BX600 chassis.  

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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers:

Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT Infrastructure Provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and DynamicDataCenter products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from notebooks through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with Infrastructure Services extending coverage approximately 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. The company is a pioneer in providing environmentally conscious technology and processes, throughout the lifecycle of each product, and is a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative and Green Grid organizations. To meet stringent international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.

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