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The Application Unit (AU x86) enables the operation of Linux and Windows guest systems and systems having a hypervisor (e.g., VMware) in one common infrastructure.

Architecture

The Server Unit SU x86 offers the highest resource flexibility with the latest high-end Intel standard processor technology.

SE700

Summary

The Management Unit (MU) with SE Manager software supports central and convenient web-based monitoring and management of all SE units.

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The Peripheral Unit (PU) supports the common use of integrated and external peripherals (online and nearline storage, switches, tape libraries, etc.) with standardized uniform management.

The Server Unit SU /390 offers the highest BS2000 monoprocessor power and overall performance with maximum scalability.

Introduction

SE Infrastructure Architecture

Rack

The Net Unit (NU) provides the separated, server-internal system and data networks and the connection for the customer’s administration and data networks.

SE300

Input/Output System (I/O): 8 Gbit/s throughput per Fibre Channel (FC) channels for up to 126 FC channels installed in up to 8 CHE boxes (channel boxes) each having 2 HU

Server Unit /390 (SU /390)

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) is a semiconductor technology for chips and microprocessors. It is known for its low power consumption and short switching times.

Classic mainframe architecture with the latest CMOS technology for native and virtualized BS2000

CPU box with 1-2 system boards in 6 height units (HU) including power supply

Memory space for DIMMS

PCI switch for the interfaces to the CHE boxes 4 to 7

PCI switch for the interfaces to the CHE boxes 0 to 3

CPU module

SU /390 – the System Board

The CPUs and their caches, IOPs and Memory Access Controllers are integrated on the chips. This results in short communication paths and fewer external connections – while boosting performance and stability

SU /390 – Processor

Much higher monoprocessor and overall performance than the SU x86

The latest CMOS technology

Newly developed processor chip with 8 BS2000 CPUs

High-end Intel 4-socket processors

Server Unit x86 (SU x86)

Unique system architecture with the Intel XEON processor for 4-socket servers with comprehensive RAS features, memory expansion beyond 1 TB, peripheral connectivity with up to 10 PCI slots for SAS RAID, Fibre Channel and Ethernet

High-end performance level of SU x86 overlaps slightly with the low-end performance level of SU /390; SU x86 offers finer scalability below the SU /390

Parallel operation of BS2000, Linux and Windows is possible

8 fans (similar to SE300B)

8 slots for memory boards

4 high-end processors

10 PCIe express slots

SU x86 – fully featured

SAS controller for internal disks

SU x86 – Processor

Data rate per processor: 85 GB/s

Maximum number of PCIe lanes supported per processor: 32

Each SU x86 is equipped with 2 or 4 of the latest Intel processors

Application Unit x86 (AU x86)

Depending on the AU type, up to 20 AUs can be integrated in an SE Infrastructure

Broad selection of mission-critical systems from  1 to 8 processors

Application units are high-end Intel servers. They enable the running of customer applications on x86-based servers with conventional hypervisors and operating systems in one common infrastructure. VMware, MS HyperV, OVM, Linux and Windows are supported

AU x86 enables the optimal balance between performance and cost-effectiveness for every customer application

AU87 (up to 8 of the latest Intel XEON processors), e.g., for server consolidation, big data, in-memory computing

AU47 (2-4 of the latest Intel XEON processors), e.g., for virtualization, server consolidation and databases

DBU87 is the equivalent of AU87, but with a defined hardware extension specifically designed for the customer’s database

AU25 (1-2 of the latest Intel XEON processors), e.g., for management software

AU x86 – Diverse Options

The right system for every application

e.g., online ETERNUS DX storage systems, the product family comprised of hybrid, high-performance systems with flash and disk storage, scalable up to 27 petabytes

e.g., ETERNUS CS Data Protection Appliances for the complete consolidation of backup environments in data centers

Peripheral Unit (PU)

Integration of peripheral systems in the SE Infrastructure or the connection of external peripherals to the infrastructure

Management Unit (MU)

Central monitoring, management and configuration of the complete SE Infrastructure – i.e., all of the connected SU /390, SU x86, AU, PU, NU components and the systems running on them

Remote service is also provided through the MU

Management Server: connected to the /390 console and CRD via Fibre Channel. Connectivity with all the other components is achieved via internal networks

The M2000 management software with the SE Manager is installed on the Management Server (see the chapter on the SE Manager for details)

Net Unit (NU)

Gigabit Ethernet switches for internal communication and communication to the customer networks – with the option of 24 or 48 ports and from 1 to 10 Gbit/s

The Net Unit provides the highest levels of security thanks to network virtualization and isolation. It provides physical security through integrated components and logical security through access control and access management

The Net Unit is configured redundantly for /390 systems; for x86 systems redundancy is an option

Implementation of additional networks – for server-internal monitoring, controlling and data communication between the units, as well as for external data and administration connectivity with customer networks

A redundant configuration is an option that can drastically increase resilience and prevent outages

Furthermore, the HNC as net client enables access to net storage

Configurations with SU /390 feature a High-speed Net Connect (HNC) which provides the LAN connection for the SU /390

The Net Unit (NU) provides the separated server-internal system and data networks and the connection for the customer’s administration and data networks.

Fundamentals of a rack

1 Server Unit (SU) – depending on the SU /390 or SU x86 model

Management Unit (MU) for central operation and system monitoring

Net Unit (NU) for internal networking and the connectivity to the customer network; /390 systems additionally require one or more HNCs

Rack console with fold-out display screen and keyboard for local administration

Service drawer for license documents, system software and manuals

Complete data center in a 19“ rack

Server Unit

Management Unit

Peripheral Unit

Application Unit

All elements integrated in 37 height units – the setup depends on the server lines and integrated units deployed

All elements integrated in 37 height units

Net Unit

SE300 – the x86 mainframe

Models

SE700 – the multi-platform mainframe

2 SE Infrastructure models are available, each offering a wide range of configuration options. Each model is comprised of a rack as standard equipment and can currently be equipped with up to 4 extension racks.

Enables the operation of mainframe applications on x86 hardware natively with BS2000 or virtualized

16 models with a performance ratio of approx. 1:150 (12-1,750 RPF)

The x86 mainframe

Optionally supports the operation of applications on Linux and Windows in Xen VMs with the performance and reliability of a mainframe

FUJITSU Server BS2000 SE300

Xen hypervisor virtualizes the CPU and main memory, controls the VMs running on Linux and Windows, and ensures balanced loads

Virtualization concept of the SU x86

Monitor system VM2000 manages the Virtual Machines (VMs) of the BS2000 guest system

The real CPUs are distributed across virtual CPU pools; this reciprocal separation ensures stable performance

Carrier system X2000 on Domäne0 controls the hardware of the Server Unit

SU x86: full /390 compatibility

I/O Emulation/Virtualization: Illustration of the /390 hardware / software interface + I/O system

Dynamic code translation with patented High-Tech JIT (just in time translator) from the /390 user command layer

Existing customer applications continue to run unchanged in /390 code, with object compatibility supported by CISC firmware. This applies to applications created with ASSEMBH and for those application created with BS2000 compilers for higher programing languages.

Translated and adapted for the /390 hardware/software interface supported by X2000

The CICS firmware and unchanged BS2000 user interfaces ensure that customer applications continue to run unchanged on earlier BS2000 servers, on SU /390 and on SU x86. This does not require a new translation or binding process.

Customer benefits: Stable operation of one or more mainframe applications on cost-effective x86 technology

Basic model equipped with 1x Server Unit x86, 1x Management Unit, 1x Net Unit

Server Unit x86

Configuration example 1

Configuration supports the unchanged operation of mainframe applications on x86 hardware

Rack-integrated storage disks (e.g., ETERNUS JX40) and tape libraries (e.g., ETERNUS LT40) can be used as the PU. Cross-server connectivity of disks or tape libraries is also possible.

Option: redundant configuration of the Management Unit and Net Unit

Expanded options for running mainframe applications, including identical run environments for production, tests and development

Transparent integration of online storage in the infrastructure

Equipped with 2x Server Units x86, 2x Management Units, redundant Net Unit, 1x Peripheral Unit with ETERNUS DX online storage

Configuration example 2

Configuration example 3

Equipped with 2x Server Units x86, 1x Application Unit, 2x Management Units, redundant Net Unit, 1x Peripheral Unit with ETERNUS DX online storage

Configuration with the Application Unit opens up many options, such as the operation of distributed applications and the consolidation of Windows and/or Linux servers

Customers can reduce the complexity of their IT environments while boosting the efficiency and reliability of running applications from various operating system worlds

The multi-platform mainframe – and the first to have /390 and x86 technology integrated in one infrastructure

FUJITSU Server BS2000 SE700

Many options for integration: e.g., 1 or 2 x86-based Server Units (SU x86) for running additional BS2000 systems (native or VM2000) and Xen VMs with Linux or Windows guest systems

12 models with a performance ratio of approx. 1:10 (570-5,500 RPF)

The /390-based Server Unit (SU /390) with 1 or 2 system boards supports the operation of BS2000 (native BS2000 or VM2000)

HNC

Areas of application: Operation of one or more mainframe applications – native on BS2000 or in virtual machines created with VM2000

Classic mainframe deployment

Equipped with 1x Server Unit /390 with channel boxes for Fibre Channel (FC) channels, plus redundant Net Unit with High-speed Net Connect (HNC) and Management Unit

Customers can boost the performance of their mainframe applications by adding higher monoprocessor and overall performance

Server Unit /390

Channel boxes for FC

Hybrid mainframe: Classic deployment as mainframe in combination with open platforms

Equipped with Server Unit /390 and – in this example – 2x Application Units based on x86

Application Units

Customers can use AUs to boost environment efficiency while also increasing flexibility through simple scalability of the x86 systems

Areas of application: Operation of distributed applications, e.g., a mainframe applications on /390 and related databases plus client applications on x86 AUs

Application Unit AU 25

Application Unit AU 47

Customers can thus reduce the complexity of their environments, while cutting costs and offering mainframe quality for applications running on Linux and Windows

Area of application: Consolidation of mainframe applications and complete application environments based on Linux and Windows in one single infrastructure

Consolidation platform (with rack extension)

ETERNUS DX

Deployment of an SU /390 together with one or two SU x86 and various Application Unit (up to 20 per infrastructure are possible) and peripherals (in this example the ETERNUS DX online storage system) in one infrastructure

Application Unit DBU 87

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WBT Introduction to the DVS in BS2000

WBT Introduction to BS2000 mainframes

Interactive WBT

The SE Infrastructure is based on a holistic central management concept that makes administration and maintenance of the SE Infrastructure quite easy. Management of the complete infrastructure is conducted via the SE Manager. This has a number of key advantages:

Extremely simple system management

Standardized and uniform management

Higher quality of mainframe operations

Higher productivity

Much lighter workloads for IT personnel

Einsatz: Konsolidierung von Mainframe-Anwendungen sowie kompletter Anwendungsumgebungen auf Linux und Windows in einer einzigen Infrastruktur

Nutzung von SUs /390 und x86 sowie verschiedener Application Units (bis zu 20 je Infrastruktur möglich) und Peripherie (hier ETERNUS DX Online-Speichersystem) in einer Infrastruktur

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Kunden können hierdurch die Komplexität ihrer Umgebungen verringern, auch für Anwendungen auf Linux und Windows Mainframe-Qualität bieten sowie Kosten reduzieren

Konsolidierungsplattform (mit Rack-Erweiterung)

This web-based training (WBT) provides you with insights into the system architecture of the FUJITSU Server BS2000 SE Series. This WBT outlines the fundamental aspects of this innovative system. We recommend that you first complete the WBT "Introduction to BS2000 mainframes" (please see link below). Detailed information about the SE Series is provided in our training courses. We appreciate your interest in these solutions.

The first complete infrastructure for mainframe applications and those applications from the open world

Mainframes for the digital age

The world’s unique mainframe architecture

FUJITSU Server BS2000 SE Series

Mainframe deployment with x86 technology

One infrastructure for nearly all application scenarios

Consolidation of mainframe applications and applications from the open world

Classic /390 mainframe deployment

Mainframe scenarios in combination with open systems

Hybrid mainframe with /390 and x86 technology

Deployment as a private cloud

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Flexible use of integrated and external peripherals

Complete software for stable and efficient operations

Central, web-based, cross-system management

The integrated system for the mainframe and open worlds in just one system architecture

All of the components required for a modern data center available in one infrastructure

Internal network for maximum security and performance

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