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Huawei Releases FusionServer V5, its Latest Generation Server Series
Huawei has announced the global release of its latest generation FusionServer series the FusionServer V5. The new server, announced at
Microsoft Inspire in Washington DC, is designed to power digital transformation in the enterprise. The FusionServer V5 series servers run on the
Intel Xeon scalable processors.
In an era when hybrid IT deployment is common for data centres and clouds, new types of workloads continue to emerge from applications
such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and graphics processing.
General purpose or universal computing and heterogeneous computing are both common means of computation in such a context. The
latest generation Huawei FusionServer series has been deeply optimised for new, as well as traditional workloads, with a full range of support for
the Intel Xeon scalable processors.
The latest generation FusionServer series also
supports various hard drive configuration options,
like all-NVMe SSD or mixed hard drive configurations.
The servers have been enhanced in both storage
density and performance, and support rich LAN on
motherboard (LOM) network options to help simplify
network deployment and management.
The servers can be combined with other Huawei
solutions, such as hybrid cloud and edge computing,
to achieve higher computing efficiency. Additionally,
Huawei has enhanced the integration of its eSight
Server management software, which brings new levels
of convenience and efficiency with an automated,
smart management system for devices.
At Microsoft Inspire, Huawei also revealed more
details for the Huawei Hybrid Cloud for the Microsoft
Azure Stack built on Huawei V5 servers. Microsoft and
Huawei plan to continue collaboration in the server space.
For further information visit: www.huawei.com
Rittal Drives Standardised
‘Open Rack’ technology
Driven by the Microsoft subsidiary, LinkedIn, along with global vendors
such as HPE and GE Digital, Rittal is now a member of the Open19
Foundation, launched in May 2017 with the aim of making data centres
more cost effective, more efficient and more flexible.
The concept of open source design is based on standardised
architecture for computer and storage components within a standard
19-inch rack, in which the components from different manufacturers
are compatible with each other.
‘Energy costs continue to rise, which means we need to explore all
available avenues for greater efficiencies as a part of our commitment
to support our customers. Joining the Open19 Foundation will enable us
to help shape future, innovative rack design’, commented Jason Rylands,
global director, data centre and open compute solutions at Rittal.
Standardised design at lower cost
One of Rittal’s first initiatives since joining Open19 has been designing
the inexpensive and quickly applicable Open19 rack, based on the
standard 19-inch rack.
The company will also be supporting the Open19 ecosystem,
including promoting innovations both for existing data centres and for
changing customer requirements.
‘As a member of the Open19 Foundation, Rittal is now even better
positioned to meet the needs of the data centre market. These incl ude
the growing number of hyperscalers, colocation providers, as well as
telecommunication convergence and edge computing,’ Jason added.
Standardisation for a shorter time-to-market
One benefit of the innovative Open19 architecture is the use of direct
current to supply the servers.
Electricity is distributed via a special cable harness connected
to the power shelves, while the DC power supply ensures energy
efficiency. The standardised, modular configuration cuts the time-to-
market and its scalability enhances the flexibility in the data centre.
For further information visit: www.rittal.co.uk and
www.friedhelm-loh-group.com
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