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Nova Power Solutions Powers Sun Microsystems's Naval Open Architecture Computer Environment
Industry Team Develops Open Architecture Computing System Based on the Sun Microsystems Advanced Telecommunications Architecture (ATCA) CT900 Chassis to MILSTD-901D Standard
January 12, 2009 --
STERLING, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/12/09 -- Nova Power Solutions, Sun Microsystems, and 901D have teamed to develop the first commercial off the shelf (COTS) Common Computing Environment (CCE) solution to pass the rigorous requirements of MILSTD-901D criteria for Grade "A" heavy weight shock.
The solution, based on the Sun Microsystems Advanced Telecommunications Architecture (ATCA) Netra CT900 chassis, was developed over the course of a year in close association with government and industry engineers. The Sun Netra CT900 chassis meets the Navy's requirements for an open architecture computing environment which would enable the rapid cost effective upgrade and support of hardware and not be dependent on proprietary software. In addition to the Sun chassis and raid storage arrays, the integrated assembly contains two Nova Power Solutions NPS 2500-54VDC UPS and the entire assembly is housed in a 901D naval applications rack.
"We are very proud of the accomplishments that our team has achieved," said Karl Hantho, president & CEO of Nova Power Solutions. "Earning MILSTD-901D certification, was the culmination of months of focused effort, that started with establishing a deep understanding of the direction and objectives of our Navy customer. The collective knowledge of the team allowed us to design, engineer and assemble a superior solution."
This CCE allows for significantly higher computing densities in a reduced footprint. The 901D rack allows for a direct bolt in replacement of existing naval computing racks without hot work. The Nova NPS 2500-54VDC rugged UPS provides higher levels of power efficiency than the AC UPS units which provide power to most naval computing racks today. The efficiency and ruggedness of the Nova UPS are unmatched in any competitive product on the market and allows the Sun CT900 and the storage arrays to function using available input power, eliminating a requirement to provide increased service levels at the assembly site.
"This solution truly fulfills the promise of open IT," said Bill Vass, president and chief operating officer of Sun Microsystems Federal. "This successful partnership with Nova Power Solutions and 901D has yielded an open, standards-based solution that will provide an exceptional return on investment for our government customers."
About Nova Power Solutions
Nova Power Solutions, Inc., a veteran-owned small business, has been a leading supplier of high quality power protection products since 1989. Nova Power Solutions specializes in heavy-duty, rack-mounted and field-deployable UPSs tailored to the specific requirements of our military customers. Our rugged UPSs are MIL-STD compliant and particularly suited to shipboard, tactical military, oil rig and other harsh operating environments, providing our military and industrial customers a wide-range of power protection alternatives, combined with the highest level of pre- and post-sale service in the industry. For more info, visit www.novapower.com.
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