Penguin Solutions Unveils Second-Generation Stratus ztC Endurance Platform, Promising 99.99999% Uptime

Milpitas, CA – Penguin Solutions, a leader in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and edge solutions, has announced the launch of its second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance platform. This new line of fault-tolerant computing servers is engineered to deliver an unprecedented 99.99999% ("seven nines") availability, targeting mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option. The release introduces four new models, significant performance enhancements, and expanded operating system support, including Linux.

The second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance family is designed to provide a highly reliable, manageable, and serviceable IT footprint for industries such as financial services, retail, and manufacturing. By ensuring continuous operation, these platforms enable IT teams to consolidate workloads and confidently run critical applications.

Unprecedented Reliability and Performance

At the core of the new platform is its fault-tolerant architecture, which is designed to prevent system failures and data loss. This level of reliability is crucial for "always-on" operations that are increasingly becoming the standard in a digital-first world.

The new lineup is powered by fifth-generation Intel® Xeon® processors, offering substantial performance gains over the previous generation. The flagship model, the Stratus ztC Endurance 9110, boasts a 46% performance improvement and features a dense 64-core count, making it ideal for high-volume transaction processing. The Stratus ztC Endurance 7110 model also sees an 18% performance increase. To support data-intensive applications, the new platforms offer an optional 100Gb Ethernet network card.

Expanded Software Support and Edge Capabilities

A key enhancement in this second generation is the introduction of support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9.4), in addition to existing support for bare metal or virtualized versions of Windows Server and VMware vSphere. This expanded compatibility broadens the platform's appeal to a wider range of industries and applications.

The processing power of the new Stratus ztC Endurance platforms, particularly the 9110 and 7110 models, makes them well-suited for AI inferencing workloads at the edge. These platforms can deliver the high throughput and low latency required for applications like AI image classification, positioning Penguin Solutions as a competitive player in the growing edge computing market.

A Family of Fault-Tolerant Solutions

The second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance platform includes four new models to cater to a variety of performance needs:

  • Stratus ztC Endurance Model 9110: An ultra-high-performance model with two Intel Xeon Gold 6548N processors (32 cores per CPU) and 5200 Mbps DDR5 memory.
  • Stratus ztC Endurance Model 7110: A high-performance model featuring two Intel Xeon 5520 processors (28 cores per CPU) and 4800 Mbps DDR5 memory.
  • Stratus ztC Endurance Model 5110: A mid-range model equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4510 processors (12 cores per CPU) and 4400 Mbps DDR5 memory.
  • Stratus ztC Endurance Model 3110: An entry-level model with a single Intel Xeon Silver 4510 processor (12 cores) and 4400 Mbps DDR5 memory.

This comprehensive portfolio ensures that organizations of all sizes can find a fault-tolerant solution that meets their specific requirements for uptime, performance, and scalability. The introduction of the second-generation Stratus ztC Endurance platform marks a significant step forward in providing continuous availability for the critical applications that power modern enterprises.