Solutions

Voltaire InfiniBand Database Solutions

For High Performance Database Clusters and Grids at a Fraction of SMP System Cost

High Performance Database Cluster with Voltaire Interconnect

Key Benefits

• Boosts Application-Level Performance of Database Clusters
• Reduces Transaction Processing Time
• Requires No Changes to Applications, OS or Server Hardware
• Rapid Setup and Installation
• Delivers Fast Return on Investment
• Support for IBM DB2 and Oracle

Overview

The Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution enables IT managers and system integrators to rapidly deploy InfiniBand-powered IBM DB2 and Oracle database clusters. Through its high speed, low latency capabilities, the solution allows IT managers to move their database applications from expensive high-end servers to low cost commodity server clusters.

Improved Performance

Using the Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution, IT managers can dramatically improve application-level performance of clustered databases. In addition, the Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution boosts database transaction query speeds by more than 50% reducing the time needed to perform complex calculations. With the extra time and resources gained, IT can conduct other mission-critical tasks in the data center.

Scalability

The Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution offers high levels of scalability. As soon as more computing power is needed, additional servers can be added while the system is running. New servers are automatically detected, allocated with addresses and then join the pool of servers to which traffic is load balanced.

High Availability

The Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution delivers the reliability and availability characteristics that are required in mission-critical enterprise applications, including redundant components such as power-supplies. It features system pooling, a unique capability that protects applications from failures at a port, module or the system level. System pooling enables multiple switch routers to dynamically distribute and balance routing and switching services among them. System pooling provides hierarchical redundancy and enables the fabric to deliver continuous service to the servers and storage systems.

Manageability

The Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution includes the GridVision management suite that provides a rich set of management tools that incorporate device management, fabric management and service level management. GridVision management interfaces include a web-based GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI) and SNMP.

Integration with Existing Infrastructure

Voltaire InfiniBand Database solution works with standard Oracle 9i/10g and IBM DB2 ICE clusters and the Linux operating system. The solution requires no changes to the existing application, operating system or server hardware. InfiniBand database clusters can be easily deployed and integrated with customers' existing infrastructure through the use of Voltaire Router Modules for connectivity with Fibre Channel SANs and IP networks.