New Liquid ElementsTM Provides Fast Path for OEMs and Resellers to Enter the
Multi-Billion Dollar Unified Computing Market
STAMFORD, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
Liquid Computing, the leader in unified computing infrastructure for today`s
dynamic data center, today announced that it is working with Intel to launch its
new Liquid Elements unified computing system on Intel Server Systems with Intel
Xeon processors. Liquid Computing will work with VAR channel partners and
customers to begin delivering the solution to market at the end of this quarter.
The combined solution will be demonstrated at the upcoming SC09 conference,
November 14 - 20 in Portland, Oregon.
Until now, Liquid Computing has driven the unified computing market with its
LiquidIQ product, a fully integrated hardware and software-based system that is
proven to dramatically reduce the cost of managing IT infrastructure through
software control of servers, networking and storage from a common interface.
With the introduction of Liquid Elements, Liquid Computing becomes the first to
deliver the power of unified computing across standards-based data center
infrastructure from leading brands. Initially, Liquid Elements will support
Intel Server System SR1680MV rack servers and NetApp storage devices. The result
is a complete "data center in a box" that combines the cost-savings and
management flexibility of unified computing from Liquid Computing with the
breakthrough processing speed, memory and density of servers from Intel. The
system is also designed to cost effectively scale from the smallest through the
largest of implementations.
"We believe Liquid Computing`s solution will help accelerate the adoption of
unified computing that applies an open, standards-based approach," said David
Brown, general manager of Channel Server Products at Intel. "By addressing the
significant issue of escalating cost and complexity of infrastructure
management, Liquid Elements on Intel-based servers provides a powerful solution
for the server OEMs and channel to create dynamic and highly efficient data
centers for their customers."
"With Liquid Computing`s open approach to unified computing, enterprises can
leverage their existing data center vendor relationships and investments," said
Zeus Kerravala, senior vice president, Yankee Group. "Since it`s based on common
data center building blocks from industry leaders like Intel and NetApp, and
supports both bare metal and virtualized environments, Liquid Elements customers
gain the benefits of unified computing without incurring cost, risk and delays
typically associated with migration to a new platform."
"Liquid Elements will add strength to our data center solutions practice," said
Joe Vaught, executive vice president and COO of PCPC Direct Ltd., a
Houston-based solutions provider. "We`re excited by Liquid Computing's vision,
as customers are looking for innovative and open solutions that can
significantly reduce their operating costs. We are also impressed with the
relationships Liquid Computing has developed with leaders like Intel and
Microsoft to incorporate their products and platforms into complete integrated
systems. We look forward to a strong and prosperous partnership."
"As recognized leaders in server and storage technologies, Intel and NetApp both
share our belief that open standards drive competition, eliminate vendor
lock-in, and empower customers to choose," said Vikram Desai, president and CEO
of Liquid Computing. "Liquid Elements embraces this approach, and thereby takes
the benefits of unified computing and comprehensive data center automation
mainstream."
Liquid Computing will also join Intel`s Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance
(Intel ESAA). Intel ESAA provides resellers and direct OEMs access to a wide
range of pre-validated configuration guides ("recipes") jointly developed by
Intel and vendors, as well as marketing and technical resources. It also helps
members build relationships, reduce engineering costs, and compete with products
based on the proven reliability of Intel server and workstation products.
Liquid Elements Features
Liquid Elements for Intel Server Systems combines the benefits of Liquid
Computing`s management and control with the power and density of the Intel
Server System (SR1680MV) to provide:
* Unified fabric control that enables all application infrastructure including
servers, networking and storage to be managed remotely through a common
interface.
* Breakthrough performance, memory and efficiency with up to four Intel Xeon
5500 Series Processors and up to 288GB DDR3 memory (36 DIMMs) in a 1U chassis.
* "Virtual backplane" connectivity to servers via high speed cables and Liquid
Computing`s innovative Switched Network Adapters, providing secure remote
management, configuration and networking control.
* Security and reliability delivered via an out-of-path control network that
supports automated failover.
* Lower costs through a 10:1 reduction in provisioning time, a 2:1 reduction in
space requirement with ultra-dense Intel Xeon processors, and 10:1 reduction in
cabling complexity with a single high-speed cable per server.
* Integration with NetApp SnapMirrorTM for highly efficient data replication to
support disaster recovery.
Liquid Elements for Intel Server Systems Components
* Liquid Elements Fabric Control Software: For complete remote management of
servers, networking and storage components through a common interface.
* Liquid Elements Fabric Module: A dual purpose module with built-in redundancy
that provides management and control, and 10Gb Ethernet fabric switching in a 4U
chassis.
* Intel Server System SR1680MV: Provides two independent dual socket/18DIMM
servers in 1U chassis, designed to fit in a standard rack.
* Liquid Switched Network Adapters: For enhanced remote management,
configuration and networking control.
The solution will be available at the end of this quarter. For more information,
visit http://www.liquidcomputing.com/products/liquid-elements.php or contact
Liquid Computing at sales@liquidcomputing.com.
About Liquid Computing, Inc.
Liquid Computing is a leader in unified computing infrastructure for the dynamic
data center. The company`s core product, LiquidIQ, is a complete "data center in
a chassis" that drives down the time and costs of managing IT infrastructure
through unified software-based control of servers, storage and networking
resources. Recently named a Visionary in Gartner`s 2009 Magic Quadrant for Blade
Servers, Liquid Computing has offices in Ottawa, Canada and Stamford, CT. The
company has customers throughout North America and has established relationships
with global industry leaders including Intel, NetApp, Microsoft, VMware, BMC,
Oracle, Red Hat and AMD. For more information, visit
http://www.liquidcomputing.com.
LiquidIQ and Liquid Elements are trademarks of Liquid Computing. Intel and Xeon
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
All other brand and product names contained in this release may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Schwartz Communications
Davida Dinerman or Shweta Agarwal, 781-684-0770
liquid@schwartz-pr.com
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