BladeRack 2 XL From Verari With Highest Storage and Compute Density

Verari Systems, a developer of energy efficient data center
consolidation platforms and independent blade-based computing and
storage solutions, announced the introduction of the BladeRack 2
XL computing platform. The newest addition increases the company’s lead
in high density blade-based storage, compute and workstation solutions
with one of the most power efficient platforms available in one
cost-effective product.

The landmark unveiling of the BladeRack 2 XL platform marks a strategic
milestone in the company’s innovative market approach and promises to
redefine the enterprise computing blade market. Ideal for demanding
applications such as Web 2.0, data warehousing, high-capacity storage
clusters, rendering and media streaming, the BladeRack 2 XL delivers
the most computing and storage capacity in the smallest footprint
possible.

“Today’s enterprise computing requires a more efficient and flexible
platform that can execute on high-speed processing while quickly
accessing stored data,” said David B. Wright, CEO and Chairman of the
Board of Verari Systems. “With the BladeRack 2 XL platform, we’re
meeting the demanding requirements of grid and Web 2.0 applications and
simultaneously offsetting the soaring costs of traditional storage. The
result is a more efficient data center with unparalleled investment
protection.”

The BladeRack 2 XL platform is joining Verari’s award-winning BladeRack
2 XT platform and will be marketed under Verari’s BladeRack 2 X-Series
of blade-based storage and compute server solutions. For data center
managers seeking to increase capacity and performance while drastically
reducing total cost of ownership, the BR2-XL utilizes a denser platform
than the leading BR2-XT solution. With support for up to 72 single
server nodes and 144 double server nodes per rack, the BR2-XL has the
ability to incorporate up to 672 of the most capable and powerful cores
in the industry in the same energy efficient chassis. The BR2-XL
platform also provides 16 percent denser storage than the BR2-XT series
with up to 672TB of storage per rack. Featuring a newly developed
ultra-efficient 208V AC power solution and priced at approximately $1
per Gigabyte of storage, the BR2-XL is unmatched in both efficiency and
value.

“There is a growing demand for a different type of storage that
effectively integrates the computing power right with the disk drives,”
said Roger Cox, Gartner Inc. “This type of open storage platform
eliminates operational bottlenecks and provides easy access to stored
data with an efficient use of physical space.”

The Verari Systems BladeRack 2 X-Series platforms build on the
company’s patented Vertical Cooling Technology. This allows Verari
Systems to employ the fastest and most powerful processors available on
the market without the performance loss common in blade servers from
other suppliers. Increased thermal capacity has been incorporated into
the design, as well as the ability to adjust airflow within the
cabinet. Verari Systems’ Vertical Cooling Technology saves money by
reducing energy expenditure and ensuring reliability.

Verari Systems, Inc.