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2023

As part of the joint solution for creating data centers Gagar > n and ITglobal.com

Producer Russian server equipment GAGAR>N and developer software for virtualizations vStack presented a joint branch solution for creating data centers an enterprise level. The product is designed to build flexible corporate IT infrastructures in companies with high bandwidth requirements: hyperscalers, to telecom financial organizations, industries, and so on. This was announced on August 11, 2023 in. ITglobalcom Rus Partners talked about the platform capabilities and configurations of clusters based on GAGAR > N servers and vStack. ON More. here

Compatibility with zVirt, Termidesk, Cyber Backup

Server hardware Russian developer and manufacturer GAGAR > N has been successfully tested for compatibility virtualizations zVirt with the platform from Orion soft, VDI-platform Termidesk ON and for. backing up data CYBER Backup These software products can be used on servers GAGAR > N, either separately or independently, or as part of a single comprehensive solution that allows you to replace software such as, for example, and VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) VMware Horizon Veeam. This was announced on July 17, 2023 by representatives of Orion soft.

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As reported, as part of the testing, the serviceability of the GAGAR > N server equipment was checked, its core functionality, compatibility with software products, and the performance of a comprehensive virtualization and backup solution based on Russian Radio Electronic Product Registers Ministry of Industry and Trade and Russian products. software Ministry of Digital Development

For testing, remote access was organized to the stand of the OCP laboratory GAGAR > N, which includes four computing nodes , a network switch for managing equipment, as well as a 25GE-based network infrastructure to ensure interaction within the cluster. Each computing node was equipped with two processors of 24 cores each, RAM with a total of 768GB and an SSD-based storage subsystem.

The server hardware has been tested for compatibility with Orion soft's native zVirt virtualization environment management system. Successfully tested monitoring, virtual infrastructure management, access, storage, network connections, and virtual machines.

During testing, GAGAR > N and Orion soft specialists received confirmation that the GAGAR > N equipment fully meets the requirements for the server platform on virtualization projects and can be used to VMware vSphere replace Hypervisor (ESXi).

We continue to expand technological compatibility with the solutions of Russian vendors. Recently released a version of zVirt 3.2, integrated with a large number of products presented on the Russian market. Now GAGAR > N server equipment has appeared in this line, which opens up the possibility for customers to deploy zVirt on servers of the OCP platform of domestic production. noted Maxim Berezin, Business Development Director, Orion soft

Next, a software package for creating and administering virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) Termidesk from Astra Group was tested at the stand with the already deployed zVirt virtualization environment. During the tests, tests were successfully passed in terms of installation, configuration and configuration of virtual desktops, user connections. The lifecycle management of virtual machines was also tested, including the process of providing them to users according to certain rules, policies and delivery protocols. Customers can use VDI Termidesk to replace software such as VMware Horizon.

The next stage in the framework of comprehensive testing was the installation of CYBER Backup software from Cyberprotect. As part of the testing, the functions of monitoring and managing processes, policies and schedules for backing up, creating and restoring backups of virtual machines, databases, file systems, generating notifications and reports were successfully tested.

A comprehensive approach to testing allowed the specialists of GAGAR > N, Orion soft, Astra Group of Companies and Cyberprotect to verify the compatibility and operability of complementary software within a single stack based on GAGAR > N equipment. Now you can offer customers replacements for virtualization management and VDI products such as VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), VMware Horizon, and backup such as Veeam.

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Gen2.0 Oracle

GAGAR > N introduced the line of GAGAR > N Oracle Gen2.0 servers on April 26, 2023 with higher performance, as well as rich expansion capabilities in terms of RAM, disk subsystem and I/O slots. The server can be used for a wide range of tasks, including in the Enterprise segment, which traditionally has high requirements for performance, reliability, scalability and efficiency of the server infrastructure.

GAGAR > N Oracle servers were created by GAGAR > N in accordance with the international Open Compute Project (OCP) standard. This generation of servers uses 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, which have a higher level of performance than their predecessors.

GAGAR > N Oracle Gen2.0 contains one and a half times more cores than the previous generation of servers - up to 80 cores per server. The supported amount of RAM has significantly increased - the server is equipped with 32 slots for DIMMs with the ability to install up to 8 TB per server. Each server can have up to 8 SSD/NVMe drives, plus 4 NVMe in an additional cart, as well as 2 M.2 devices, for example, to boot the operating system. In addition, the number of PCIe slots has increased, which makes it possible to install more adapters for connecting to I/O devices.

With all this, the GAGAR > N Oracle Gen2.0 servers withstand the highest loads and are best suited for systems and applications with large numbers of users, large amounts of data processed, and complex calculations and calculations.

The server is designed in a modular form factor, which provides for the installation of 2 servers in a chassis with a height of 2OU, and is designed for installation in an OCP v2.0 mounting cabinet with a consolidated 12V power bus. This enables energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, and scalability of server infrastructures. Mounting cabinets and centralized power shelves are also designed and manufactured by GAGAR > N.

We are for a long-term partnership with clients. Therefore, we follow the trends in the market and constantly update the line of equipment in order to meet the standards of even the most demanding customers. We are proud that we independently develop up-to-date server equipment and built-in equipment software that allows you to solve complex problems, "said Yuri Yarkov, Product Director of GAGAR > N.

The company plans to take pre-orders for GAGAR > N Oracle Gen2.0 servers in May 2023.

Obtaining OCP Accepted Certification

The GAGAR > N Gen server has received OCP Accepted certification. The developer company announced this on April 19, 2023.

For certification, GAGAR > N provided the OCP International Community with server documentation as well as UEFI and BMC software. Specialists investigated the functionality of GAGAR > N Oracle Gen1 and conducted automated testing of the firmware. They also checked the server's compliance with the community-approved open OCP specification and key community principles: efficiency, openness, scalability.

The GAGAR > N Oracle Gen1 server fully meets OCP community requirements. It is based on the modular Tioga Pass architecture, which provides compatibility and energy efficiency - and is applicable to a wide range of tasks. GAGAR > N Oracle Gen1 design files as well as firmware are in the public domain.

OCP Accepted certification confirms the maturity of the product, its openness, compatibility with other IT solutions within the framework of OCP standards and high quality hardware and software. This also means that the GAGAR > N Oracle server hardware is Gen1 applicable in productive, scalable environments. Along with other OCP Accepted products, the server will be available on the OCP Marketplace and delivered to customers as part of manufacturer-supported solutions.

GAGAR > N already has a community-accredited OCP laboratory. With the status of OCP Solution Provider and the OCP Accepted certification received, this means that the skills and expertise of our engineers are fully compliant with OCP standards, and the line of equipment allows the company's customers to implement the most complex infrastructure projects. This status is another confirmation of the quality of GAGAR > N products and services, - said Lesya Vinogradova, head of the GAGAR > N OCP Experience Lab Moscow.

Sitronics Group Virtualization Platform Compatibility

Sitronics Group (part of the Group) AFK Sistema producer Russian server and equipment GAGAR>N conducted testing products for compatibility. - IT companies are ready to provide customers with a complete solution consisting of domestic servers and. This Virtualization Platforms was reported on March 15, 2023 by Sitronics Group. More. here

2022

Compatibility with vStack platform

Confirmed compatibility of vStack platform and GAGAR > N servers. The company ITglobal.com announced this on December 21, 2022. Read more here.

Compatible with Sharx Base version 5.10.x

JSC, ER-Telecom Holding LLC and SharxDC server the equipment manufacturer GAGAR>N have completed joint tests and tests to assess the compatibility of software management virtualization SharxBase version 5.10.x. and GAGAR > N v1 server hardware. This was announced on December 15, 2022 by ER-Telecom Holding. More. here

Red OS Compatibility

Completed compatibility testing, operating system RED OS manufactured by RED SOFT"," server with equipment from Russian the developer and manufacturer. This was GAGAR>N announced on November 10, 2022 by Red Soft. Enterprise customers can use fully, import-independent IT infrastructure combining servers with open architecture and a domestic operating system.

Testing was carried out in the own OCP Experience Lab Moscow of GAGAR > N. The RED SOFT team was offered a test bench that included a GAGAR > N V1 computing server with an open architecture and an administrator workstation. RED OS was installed on the server and the correct operation of the process stack was checked. The process was supported by engineers and architects GAGAR > N.

As a result of the tests, the compatibility of the GAGAR > N equipment with the RED OS operating system was confirmed. This means that Russian companies can build a full-fledged IT infrastructure based on Russian technologies.

Ensuring the technological sovereignty of the country requires high-quality import-independent software and hardware systems. One of the main areas of our activity is to ensure the creation of such PACs together with our partners. Domestic server equipment GAGAR > N can become a high-quality basis for building effective infrastructure solutions, "said Rustam Rustamov, Deputy General Director of RED SOFT.

Correct operability of RED OS on GAGAR > N server equipment has been confirmed, both within the framework of official certification, and during various comprehensive tests by our partners and customers. We see the demand for this operating system, and are glad that we can offer the market a joint solution with RED SOFT, - said Lesya Vinogradova, Head of the GAGAR > N OCP Experience Lab Moscow.

Testing for compatibility with Arenadata DB and Arenadata Hadoop

server The equipment manufacturer GAGAR>N , together Russian with the data platform developer Arenadata and IT the company "," T1 Consulting tested the equipment for working Big Data with and confirmed the effectiveness of its use for creating domestic complexes storages and processing big data. This was announced on July 26, 2022 by representatives of "."T1 Consulting

In connection with the increased need of customers to build an IT infrastructure based on Russian T1 Consulting hardware and software systems, he organized the development of PAC using POArenadata DB and Arenadata Hadoop on the x86 server platform and GAGAR > N disk arrays. Before forming a ready-made proposal, specialists conducted testing to verify the compatibility of computing equipment with software solutions.

The test scenario involved several types of load tests for servers and disk arrays. Both a cloud cluster with "fast" disks (high-performance solid-state drives with an NVMe interface) and a cluster with classic machines with local hard drives were investigated. In terms of software, the following versions were used in testing: ПО Arenadata DB Enterprise Edition 6.18.0 ( PostgreSQL 9.4.24 (Greenplum Database 6.18.0 build 6.18.0_arenadata29-750.git8955a8f.el7)); Arenadata Hadoop Enterprise Edition 2.1.4b8 (build v2.1.4_b8-1_enterprise).

Both samples showed good results, the software also worked without errors. In general, the results obtained during testing at the GAGAR > N booth are comparable to the performance of benches from other manufacturers with a reference architecture for placing hardware components:

For all tests performed, the spread of the results obtained was within the allowed values. Disk array performance tests (JBOF/JBOD) showed values ​ ​ comparable to disk hosted on servers. Testing showed that Arenadata Hadoop and Arenadata DB software on GAGAR > N hardware shows performance comparable to reference reference configurations. This allows the use of GAGAR > N computing equipment as part of the Arenadata DB/Arenadata Hadoop PAC.

"Among Russian companies, there are not many creators of scalable hardware components for building corporate storage and" data lakes, "and it is certainly important that the servers and disk arrays of GAGAR > N performed well in tests with Arenadata software products. This will make it possible to offer customers proven software and hardware complexes of completely Russian production for processing big data, "said Alexander Timchur, head of sales support at Arenadata.

"We see an increased need for large customers to build an IT infrastructure based on Russian hardware and software systems. Using GAGAR > N equipment as the basis for upgrading existing or creating new big data storage and processing complexes in conjunction with Arenadata solutions will enable customers to scale and flexibly change the IT landscape based on current business needs, "said Lesya Vinogradova, Head of the GAGAR > N - OCP Experience Lab Moscow.

"T1 Consulting was pleased to act as the organizer of the testing and development of PACs from the GAGAR > N and Arenadata bundle. Such complex solutions are extremely interesting for players from the retail field, since they have long been working with big data, collecting information about millions of consumers, purchases trade and work of thousands of points every day. In particular, PAC can be used to predict promotions, personalize offers, recommend to consumers and implement other scenarios. Industries where we also observe an extremely high demand for such solutions - banks and, telecom"- said the Anton Spirin commercial director of T1 Consulting.

Virtualization Platform Testing

On June 15, 2022 system integrator AMT GROUP Russian server , both the equipment manufacturer GAGAR>N announced the testing of the GAGAR > N equipment for compatibility with the main platforms. virtualizations

As part of the testing, it was assessed the possibility of replacing foreign server equipment in projects implemented by AMT GROUP, Russian-made equipment, as well as checking compatibility with virtualization platforms used in current projects: VMware vSphere, Virtuozzo and the Russian virtualization solution zVirt.

Full-featured tests were performed on each of the installed virtualization platforms. During testing of Virtuozzo, the health of the built-in software-defined storage system (SDS) was additionally checked. The test results confirmed the stable operation of platforms on GAGAR > N servers, as well as the expected server performance at the level of installed processors and memory capacity.