Peripheral Equipment Available from Third Parties

NOTE:   Each item of peripheral equipment listed below has been tested with one or more of the Stratus® ftServer® models and Stratus software releases listed, and should work with the others listed, although not explicitly tested with them.

The tables show the peripheral equipment models tested and the ftServer models and software releases with which they are expected to work. The following types of equipment have currently been tested:

For information about connecting this equipment to your ftServer system, see the documentation for your operating system and system model at stratadoc.stratus.com.

Table 1. Tape Drives

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Web Site

Model

ftServer Models

OS (Stratus Software Releases)

Notes

Quantum®

http://www.quantum.com/

LTO-4 HH SAS half-height tape drive

2600, 2700, 2710, 4500, 4700, 4710, 6300, 6310, 6400, 6410, 2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

Windows® (6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x), Linux® (7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 11.x, 12.x)

Requires U106 (ftServer models 2600, 4500, 6300, and 6310), U110 (ftServer models 2700, 2710, 4700, 4710, 6400, and 6410), or U114 (ftServer models 2800, 2810, 4800, 4810, 6800, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, and 6910) SAS HBA. Not supported on VMware® vSphereTM-based systems.

RDX®Works

http://www.rdxworks.com/

Tandberg Data RDX QuikStor External USB Drive

2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

Windows (10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x), Linux (11.x, 12.x)

External USB storage for applications such as backup.

Notes:

The following third-party tape backup software has been tested and found compatible with Stratus software for Windows-based    systems:

·        BackupAssist™ 7.3.1r1 (www.backupassist.com) with ftServer models 2700, 2710, 4700, 4710, 6400, and 6410.

·        Symantec™ NetBackup™ 7 (www.symantec.com) with ftServer models 2600, 2800, 2810, 4500, 4800, 4810, 6300, 6310, 6800, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, and 6920.

 

 

Table 2. KVM Switches

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Web Site

Model

ftServer Models

OS (Stratus Software Releases)

Tripp Lite

http://www.tripplite.com/

NetCommander 16-port KVM Switch

B072-016-IP2

2600, 2700, 2710, 4500, 4700, 4710, 6300, 6310, 6400, 6410, 2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

Windows (6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x), Linux (7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 11.x, 12.x), VMware vSphere (3.0.0, 3.1.2, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x)

NetCommander 16-port KVM Switch

B072-016-IP4

 ATEN®

http://www.aten.com/

CS-1308 8-port USB KVM Switch

2600, 2700, 2710, 4500, 4700, 4710, 6300, 6310, 6400, 6410, 2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

Windows (6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x), Linux (7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 11.x, 12.x), VMware vSphere (3.0.0, 3.1.2, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x)

CS-1708A 8-port USB KVM Switch

CS-1716A 16-port USB KVM Switch

When using Table 3 , Table 4, and Table 5 to select a UPS, also consider the important information that follows about configuring your UPS and electrical power system:

Table 3. UPSs

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Web Site

Application

ftServer Models

OS (Stratus Software Releases)

Notes

APC®

http://www.apc.com/

Single Rack-Mountable ftServer System (See Table 4)

ftServer 2600, 2700, 2710, 4500, 4700, 4710, 6300, 6310, 6400, 6410, 2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

Windows (6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x, 14.x), Linux (8.x, 9.x, 11.x, 12.x), VMware vSphere (3.1.2, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x)

ftServer System Software for Linux-based systems, Releases 7.x and earlier, and for VMware vSphere-based systems, Releases 3.0.x and earlier, does not support UPS signaling to shut down the OS.

ftServer
V Series System (See Table 5)

ftServer V 2302, V 4304, V 6308, V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, V 6512, V 2608, V 4612, V 6616, V 6624, V 6728, V 2810, V 4820, V 6832

VOS Releases 17.x and later

N/A

 

 

 

Table 4. APC Smart-UPS® Models for a Single Rack-Mountable System

Locale

APC Smart-UPS Model

UPS Input

UPS Output

 

North America

SRT1500RMXLA

120V

120V (5-15R)

 

Japan

SURTA1500XLJ

100V

100V (5-15R)

 

Rest of the world

SRT2200RMXLI

230V

230V (C13)

 

Notes:

1        Connect only one Windows-, Linux-, or VMware vSphere-based ftServer system directly to each qualified UPS as described in the site planning guide or hardware installation guide for your system. Connecting multiple ftServer systems or any peripheral components (for example, monitors, tape drives, storage systems, or Fibre Channel switches) to a Stratus-qualified UPS is not supported because these UPS models are sized only for the ftServer system.

2        If you need to provide battery backup for peripheral components, plan for additional UPS capacity to handle the load of these components, and test your configuration to ensure that it works properly when power is removed. If you need assistance in planning and testing your UPS configuration, contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.

3        Site planning information for the UPS on the Stratus Web site and in the ftServer system documentation are of a general nature only. Do not rely exclusively on this information. Contact APC at http://www.apc.com/ for detailed UPS specifications, documentation, sizing, and ordering information.




 

Table 5. APC UPS Models for ftServer V Series Systems

Locale

APC Smart-UPS Model

Output

Input Voltage/

Connection

Output Connection

North America

SRT3000RMXLT 1, 8

2700w

208V, NEMA L6-20P

2@ NEMA L6-20R

SRT5KRMXLT 2, 9

4800w

208V, NEMA L6-30P

2@ NEMA L6-20R

SRT6KRMXLT 2, 9

6000w

208V, Hardwire

2@ NEMA L6-20R

Japan

SRT5KXLJ 2, 3, 10

4600w

200V, NEMA L6-30P

2@ NEMA L6-20R

SURT8000XLJ 2, 3, 10

6400w

200V, Hardwire

2@ NEMA L6-20R

International

SRT3000RMXLI 1, 4, 8

2700w

230V IEC-320 C20

2@ IEC-320 C19

SRT5KRMXLI 2, 5 , 6, 7, 9

4500w

230V, IEC-320 C19

Hardwire

SRT6KRMXLI 2, 5 , 6, 7, 9

6000w

230V, IEC-320 C19

Hardwire

Notes:

All systems require two UPS units, each with one extended battery module minimum.

1        Requires AP9640 UPS Network Management Card 3 or AP9630 UPS Network Management Card 2 (discontinued)

2        UPS Network Management Card pre-installed

3        Requires SRTRK 2,  rail kit for each UPS

4        Optional use of an isolation transformer on the output of the UPS, SURT001 with B52700-45MV (C20-C19 jumper cord)

5        Optional use of an isolation transformer on the output of the UPS, SURT002, 5000w (Requires AP7586 Rack PDU Extender)

6        Requires SRT001 Hardwire Kit

7        B52700-45MV, C20-C19 Jumpers

8        Requires SRT96RMBP extended battery module

9        Requires SRT192RMBP extended battery module

10     Requires SRT192BPJ extended battery module with rail kit

 

Supported PCNS Versions

For ftServer 2800, 2810, 4800, 4810, 6800, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, and 6920 systems, download PowerChute Network Shutdown Software (PCNS) version 5.0 from http://www.apc.com/. During installation, when SNMP support is required, an alternate port needs to be chosen because the Stratus SNMP support is already using port 161.  

UPS Topology

The Smart UPS On-Line provides high-density, true-double conversion on-line power protection. Based on this topology, it does not provide complete input-to-output isolation. The International models pass the input “neutral” to the output, unless there is a loss of input AC power and the UPS is on battery; that is the only time the input is isolated from the output.

If your Site is susceptible to disturbances on the neutral conductor (measured to earth ground), they are allowed to reach the load under normal operating conditions. Adding an isolation transformer on the UPS output can protect against site disturbances. When you use an isolation transformer, all input lines are isolated from the output and a local neutral/earth bond is derived on the load side. This ensures the cleanest power for the system.

UPS Battery Capacity

When planning for UPS battery capacity, it is important to understand the load requirements. For example, in the ftServer V Series UPS configurations listed in Table 5, the battery runtime has been sized for 20 minutes. This value is based on a shutdown period of 4 minutes times 3 (3 consecutive AC failures without time to recharge the batteries) and battery aging. If your specific applications take longer than 4 minutes to shut down, measure the time required for shutdown, and use your results to adjust the required battery capacity. UPS models are listed to meet multiple configurations, loading requirements, and regional locations. Use the AC Power and HVAC worksheets in your system's site planning guide to determine the power loading for your configuration.

Circuit Breakers

Be careful when specifying amperage and delay parameters for the branch circuit. When selecting circuit breakers in an electrical power system, configure the breakers appropriately to ensure that when an abnormal condition exists, the breaker closest to the abnormality in the distribution path trips before the larger upstream circuit breaker. This isolates and limits service interruption to the branch experiencing the problem. The coordination of protective devices, especially in a continuous availability server environment, should be designed by an appropriately experienced engineering service.

Table 6. Pedestals

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Web Site

Model

ftServer Models

OS (Stratus Software Releases)

Notes

Martin®

http://www.martinenclosures.com/

Vertical Pedestal Cabinet

 

Part #:

TTSCV071927-STR

2600, 2700, 2710, 4500, 4700, 4710, 6300, 6310, 6400, 6410, 2800, 4800, 6800, 2810, 4810, 6810, 2900, 4900, 6900, 2910, 4910, 6910, 2920, 4920, 6920

N/A

Tested 4U wrap with up to 2 CRUs for stability. No tests were run involving any of the systems booted or with the software

Notes:

·        4U tower-style server cabinet with EIA standard mounting rails and swivel casters

·        Overall dimensions: 30” depth, 9.24” width, 26.12” height

 

R001G-23; Updated August 21, 2023


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