NEC N8800-103F, User Manual

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Preface
Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in terms of
fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided
by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to
instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved
smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it. You can use NEC Express5800/ft
series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows Server
2003 operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc.
To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to
operate NEC Express5800/ft series.