Boston is proud to present the Syncro series Fenway SQL cluster, featuring Microsoft SQL Server 2012 combined with LSI Syncro® CS – a unique high availability DAS technology. Delivering SQL services with high levels of uptime at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional cluster solutions based on Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage, the Syncro series is the smart choice for SME administrators being challenged to deliver always-on services without breaking the bank.
Boston is proud to present the Syncro series Fenway SQL cluster, featuring Microsoft SQL Server 2012 combined with LSI Syncro® CS - a unique high availability DAS technology.
Delivering SQL services with high levels of uptime at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional cluster solutions based on Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage, the Syncro series is the smart choice for SME administrators being challenged to deliver always-on services without breaking the bank.
The Boston Fenway SQL Syncro series is a redundant yet simple to administer Microsoft SQL Server 2012 cluster comprised of two Supermicro servers featuring the latest Intel E5-2600 processors. The solution uses two LSI Syncro® controller cards to create high availability direct-attached storage as an alternative to traditional Fibre Channel or iSCSI shared storage arrays.
Both high-performance cluster nodes are configured to share a common sTec dual expander SAS disk shelf for backend data storage, eliminating the need for a costly shared storage SAN implementation. 24 hot pluggable drive bays support both high capacity, high performance 2.5" hard disk or solid state disks, all housed together in one space saving 2U rack mounted enclosure for maximum density. Additionally, redundant power supply and I/O modules guarantee availability in the unlikely event of failure, granting much needed peace of mind.
LSI Syncro® uses a clustering configuration where controller to controller connectivity is provided through the SAS interface instead of a traditional Ethernet link, enabling more efficient shared storage and high levels of availability. Controllers are able to mirror their cache data through direct SAS links to enable the highest performance and lowest latency possible, yet still deliver resilience in the event of system failure.
This technology also allows both controllers to be active on the same RAID volumes for resource load balancing, helping to ensure that applications are using the most responsive server to boost performance and help prevent any one server from being overburdened.
Combined with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 the Syncro series is a powerful SQL cluster solution supporting some of the most challenging applications in IT today - delivering your data, anyplace, anytime. Microsoft SQL Server 2012, can drive better insight and business intelligence throughout an entire organisation by integrating information into your data warehouse faster and more efficiently. This end to end solution guarantees mission-critical applications are run on a trusted platform that provides high levels of security and reliability.
Based on the widely accepted and supported Windows Server platform, implementation and administration is incredibly straightforward, especially for administrators already familiar with other Microsoft products. In addition to the benefits of familiarity, native support for active directory makes domain integration and management a simple task.
Applications
Data warehousing
High Availability Deployments
High Availability SQL Databases
Online transaction processing (OLTP)
BIOS Features
ACPI 1.0
ACPI 2.0
ACPI 3.0
ACPI 4.0
APM 1.2
BIOS Rescue Hot Keys
DMI 2.3
PCI 2.3
Plug and Play (PnP)
SMBIOS 2.7.1
UEFI 2.3.1
USB keyboard support
BIOS Type
128MB SPI Flash with AMI UEFI
Buttons
Power On/Off button
System Reset button
Chipset
Intel C602
Colour
Black
CPU Family
Intel Xeon
CPU Manufacturer
Intel
CPU Model
E5-2650
CPU Quantity (Installed)
2
CPU Quantity (Maximum)
2
CPU Series
Intel Xeon E5-2600
Drive Bays
2U Syncro Shared DAS JBOD Shelf with up to 24 x 2.5" SSD or HDD's
Error Detection
Corrects single-bit errors
Detects double-bit errors (using ECC memory)
Expansion Slots
1 x (x16) PCI-E 3.0
4 x (x8) PCI-E 3.0 slots
Form Factor
2U
GPU Family
Matrox G-Series
GPU Manufacturer
Matrox
GPU Model
Matrox G200eW
HDD's (Installed)
1 x STEC s3000-D Direct Attached JBOD
4 x 500GB WD RE4 SATA
4 x sTec S842 400GB 2.5" SAS2.0 MLC SSDs
10 x 600GB Hitachi Ultrastar SAS2
Input/Output
1 x DOM (Disk on Module) power connector
1 x RJ45 Dedicated IPMI LAN port
1 x TPM 1.2 20-pin Header
1 x VGA port
2 x Fast UART 16550 serial ports
2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
2 x SATA 3.0 ports (6Gbps)
4 x SATA 2.0 ports (3Gbps)
4 x SATA ports (3Gbps) via SCU
9 x USB 2.0 ports
Manufacturer
Boston
Memory (Installed)
64GB
Memory (Maximum)
512GB
Memory Slots
8
Memory Speed
1600MHz
Memory Type
DDR3-1600 Registered ECC
Network Adapter
Intel i350 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet
Realtek RTL8201F PHY (dedicated IPMI)
Supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T, RJ45 output
Virtual Machine Device Queues reduce I/O overhead
Number of Nodes
2
Product Range
Boston Fenway
PSU Output Capacity
740 Watts
SAS Controller
LSI Syncro CS 9286-8E External Conn RAID SAS Dual Syncro Controllers with CV
Software (Installed)
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition
System Bus
QPI up to 8 GT/s
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