Virtualization at Work

An Introduction to CHARON products

Dogan Baser / 09 Nov 2010

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Contents
Stromasys SA Legacy DEC systems Hardware virtualization CHARON products overview Benefits

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Stromasys
A spin-off of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1998 HQs in Geneva, Switzerland Engineering centers in Moscow, China and Netherlands 2nd line Support Center in Eindhoven, NL Focus on preserving SW investments Application Migrations Hardware Emulators

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IT applications are socio-technical systems

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DEC computers

PDP VAX Alpha

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Programmable Data Processor (PDP-11: 16 bit)

Virtual Address eXtension (32 bit)

Extended VAX (64 bit)

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DEC users, what now?

Binary translation Native migration Virtualization

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Binary translation
From VAX to ALPHA: Using OMSVA From ALPHA to Itanium: Using OMSAI Both delivered by Stromasys to HP, freeware Fastest and most inexpensive solution Does not need the source code However, some serious limitations apply, such as the availability of older languages on the target platform User-mode applications, only Does not allow for future enhancements on target platform VAX to Itanium needs two steps Will impact performance Not all applications are binary translatable
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Native migration to a new platform

Produces native application on the target platform Almost every application can be migrated Partial redesign during migration allows for replacing the programming language, middleware, user interface and design Further development and maintenance on target platform May give a performance boost However, will take long to implement Presents serious risks (time, functionality, QA, re-certification) Source code needed

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HW virtualization, the principle

Applications Layered software VAX/Alpha OS No changes

CHARON-VAX or -AXP

VAX/Alpha hardware platform

Hardware Replaced!

Operating System Host computer

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HW virtualization, the principle

Applications Layered software Alpha OS No changes Applications Layered software Alpha OS

CHARON-VAX or -AXP

VAX/Alpha hardware platform

Hardware Replaced!

Operating System AMD or Intel

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Virtualization
Does not need the source code Replaces old HW by modern and commodity HW No significant migration efforts. Upgrades immediately, quickly, simply Inexpensive No risk Reduces computer footprint, energy consumption and cooling significantly Preserves current investments
Keeps current applications and data Keeps current business processes, no impact on day-to-day operations No re-training, no re-staffing, no re-certification

Increases performance

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Why virtualization
Hardware is end-of-life Service costs have increased significantly Operational costs (e.g. energy consumption, footprint) are excessive Application rewriting and re-certification may be expensive & risky Experts and/or application source code not always available Automatic binary conversion to OpenVMS/IPF does not always work Market expects modern platforms Higher performance needs Tru64 Unix
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Inside CHARON

SCSI VAX VAX/Alpha disk

Memory Ethernet

SCSI VAX/Alpha tape VAX Host system disk Virtual disk Tape image

CPU VAX CPU Emulator

System bus interface

Disk controller
Tape controller Serial ports

VAX/Alpha VAX Console

VTxxx Terminal, etc

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CHARON-VAX products on Windows

Product Platform
2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista 2003, 2008, XP, Vista

Earliest VMS version supported 4.5

(*)

Emulated Memory Size 128 MB 128 MB

(*) (*)

CHARON-VAX/XM for Windows CHARON-VAX/XM Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/XK Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/XL for Windows CHARON-VAX/XL Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/6610 Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/6620 Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/6630 Plus for Windows CHARON-VAX/6660 Plus for Windows CHARON-VAXstation for Windows

4.5 (*) 5.5-2 5.5-2 5.5-2 5.5-2 5.5-2 5.5-2 5.5-2 4.6 4.5
(*)

256 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 2 (3) GB 2 (3) GB 32, 64 or 128 MB 512 MB

(*)

CHARON-TB for Windows

(*) Depends on the CPU emulated

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CHARON-VAX on OpenVMS IPF

Product Platform
OpenVMS V8.2 OpenVMS V8.2

Earliest VMS version supported 5.5-2h4

Emulated Memory Size 512 MB

May replace VAX3100 -80, -85, -90, -95, -96, -98 VAX4000 -96, -98 VAX4000 -300 ,-400, -500, -600, -700, -705

CHARON-VAX/3198 for OpenVMS Integrity CHARON-VAX/4705 for OpenVMS Integrity CHARON-VAX/6610 Plus for OpenVMS Integrity CHARON-VAX/6620 Plus for OpenVMS Integrity CHARON-VAX/6630 Plus for OpenVMS Integrity

5.5-2h4

512 MB

OpenVMS V8.2 OpenVMS V8.2 OpenVMS V8.2

5.5-2h4 5.5-2h4 5.5-2h4

1 GB 3 GB 3 GB

Large SMP VAXes with single CPU Large SMP VAXes with two CPUs Large SMP VAXes with three CPUs

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CHARON-AXP products
CHARON-AXP product Alpha hardware model replaced
DEC3000/800, 3000/600, 3000/400 AlphaServer 2100/300, 2000/275, 1000/266 AlphaStation 200, 250 AlphaServer 800, 1200, 4000, 4100, DMCC/Flexor AlphaStation 500, 600, DPW, XP900, XP1000 AlphaServer 2000, 2100, 4000 or 4100 AlphaServer DS10, AlphaServer DS15 AlphaServer DS20, DS25 AlphaServer ES40 AlphaServer GS80, ES80 AlphaServer GS160, GS80 AlphaStation 200, 250, 255 Concept demo, freeware

CHARON-AXP/3000 CHARON-AXP/SMA CHARON-AXP/SMA+ CHARON-AXP/4100 CHARON-AXP/DS10 CHARON-AXP/DS20 CHARON-AXP/ES40 CHARON-AXP/GS80 CHARON-AXP/GS160 CHARON-AXPstation PersonalAlpha
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Inside CHARON

SCSI VAX VAX/Alpha disk

Memory Ethernet

SCSI VAX/Alpha tape VAX Host system disk Virtual disk Tape image

CPU VAX CPU Emulator

System bus interface

Disk controller
Tape controller Serial ports

VAX/Alpha VAX Console

VTxxx Terminal, etc

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CHARON characteristics
Full hardware compatibility Tested with DECs diagnostics and architecture tests (AXE) Operating System independent Runs VMS, VAXEln, Tru64 UNIX, Ultrix, NetBSD, etc, All versions Easy to migrate No VAX/Alpha binary code changes No VAX/Alpha application source code required No special host system or VAX/Alpha Operating System drivers Keep the benefits of current operating systems Supports NI clustering, shared disk clustering, shadowing, striping DECnet, Ethernet, TCP/IP, LAT VMS security Add the benefits of modern technologies Lower cost of ownership Higher performance Smaller system footprint Faster networking More and faster storage, SAN, NAS Hardware independency (upgradeable/replaceable host) Multiple virtual systems on one host, simple server consolidation
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Relative VUPS performance comparison

800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0
CPU model - VUPs
VAX 11/780 VAX 4000-500A VAX 3100-98 VAX 7000-710 VAX 7000-740 VAX 7000-760 VAX 7000-860 CH-VAX/XM on dual-CPU P4, 3.4 GHz CH-VAX/XM+ on dual-CPU P4, 3.4 GHz CH-VAX/XL+ on dual-CPU Xeon, 3.0 GHz CH-VAX/XL+ on dual-CPU AMD 250, 2.4 GHz CH-VAX/6610+ on DL585 2P/2C AMD 850 CPUs, 2.4 GHz CH-VAX/6620+ on DL585 4P/4C AMD 850 CPUs, 2.4 GHz CH-VAX/6630+ on DL585 2P/4C AMD 880 CPUs, 2.4 GHz CH-VAX/6660+ on DL580 4P/8C core2dual, 3.3 GHz
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CHARON-AXP/GS80 and /GS160

Replaces AlphaServer GS80, GS160 Original AlphaServer GS architecture replication GS80: 4-8 CPUs GS160: 8-16 CPUs 4 32 GB Alpha memory Supports most common AlphaServer peripherals OpenVMS and Tru64 support Consolidate your GS into a smaller computer Cut down on energy consumption, cost and system size A flexible, reliable, low cost, quick solution

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CHARON-AXP DS10, DS20, ES40

Replaces AlphaServer DS10, DS20 and ES40 Original AlphaServer DS/ES architecture replication 1 4 Alpha CPUs 4 32 GB Alpha memory Supports most common AlphaServer peripherals OpenVMS and Tru64 support A flexible, reliable, lower energy, low cost, quick solution Blades are ideal hosts

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CHARON-AXP/SMA, /SMA+, AXPstation

Replaces Departmental and Workgroup class Alpha systems Original AlphaServer architecture replication 1 Alpha CPU 1 8 GB Alpha memory Supports most common AlphaServer peripherals OpenVMS and Tru64 support Consolidate multiple Alpha system into one host computer Cut energy consumption, costs and footprint Using Blades increases the consolidation benefits Multi-Instance license

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Alpha Server Portfolio

GS1280

GS320

GS160

GS80 ES40

DS20

DS10

AS400

AS800

AS1000

AS2000

AS2100

AS4x00

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AlphaServer Performance (single CPU)

AlphaServer 400 4/166 AlphaServer 400 4/233 AlphaServer 1000 4/200 AlphaServer 2000 4/200 AlphaServer 2100 4/200 AlphaServer 1000 4/233 AlphaServer 1000A 4/233 AlphaServer 2000 4/233 AlphaServer 2100 4/233 AlphaServer 2000 4/275 AlphaServer 2100 4/275 AlphaServer 2100A 4/275 AlphaServer 1000A 4/266 AlphaServer 300 4/266 AlphaServer 1000 4/266 AlphaServer 2100 5/250 AlphaServer 2100a 5/250 AlphaServer 1000 5/300 AlphaServer 1000A 5/300 AlphaServer 2000 5/300 AlphaServer 2100 5/300 AlphaServer 2100a 5/300 AlphaServer 800 5/333 AlphaServer 1000A 5/333 AlphaServer 2100 5/375 AlphaServer 2100a 5/375 AlphaServer 4000 5/300 AlphaServer 4100 5/300 AlphaServer 8x00 5/300 AlphaServer 800 5/400 AlphaServer 1000A 5/400 AlphaServer 2000 5/375

18% 20% 31% 33% 33% 35% 35% 35% 35% 42% 42% 42% 46% 47% 47% 56% 56% 61% 61% 64% 64% 64% 66% 66% 69% 69% 69% 69% 69% 73% 73% 77%

AlphaServer 8x00 5/350 AlphaServer 8x00 5/440 AlphaServer 1200 5/400 AlphaServer 4000 5/400 AlphaServer 4100 5/400 AlphaServer 800 5/500 AlphaServer 4000 5/466 AlphaServer 4100 5/466 AlphaServer 1000A 5/500 AlphaServer 8x00 5/625 AlphaServer 1200 5/533 AlphaServer 4100 5/533 AlphaServer 4100 5/600 AlphaServer DS10 6/466 AlphaServer DS20 6/500 AlphaServer ES40 6/500 AlphaServer GS60 6/525 AlphaServer GS140 6/525 AlphaServer GS60 6/575 AlphaServer GS140 6/575 AlphaServer DS20E 67/667 AlphaServer ES40 67/667 AlphaServer GS160 67/731 AlphaServer GS320 67/731 AlphaServer DS20E 68/833 AlphaServer ES40 68/833 AlphaServer DS15 1GHz AlphaServer DS25 1GHz AlphaServer ES45 68/1000 AlphaServer ES45 68/1250 AlphaServer ES47 1.15 GHz AlphaServer ES80 1.15 GHz

89% 95% 98% 98% 98% 100% 106% 106% 120% 123% 156% 156% 176% 227% 237% 247% 250% 250% 270% 270% 280% 280% 300% 300% 310% 340% 370% 445% 470% 570% 570% 570%

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HPs transfer licenses

Right to transfer OpenVMS or Tru64 to the Virtual Alpha Operating system All supported layered products For OpenVMS http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/sri-charon-vax-emulator.html For Tru64 http://h30097.www3.hp.com/stromasys/stromasys-alpha-emulator-sw.html

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Obtaining support
CHARON product support From Stromasys or a Stromasys-certified support organization GOLD Support: 5 days / 8 hours PLATINUM Support: 7 days / 24 hours* VMS and Layered Products support From HP, as usual
http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/sri-charon-vax-emulator.html

Tru64 and Layered Products support From HP, as usual

http://h30097.www3.hp.com/stromasys/stromasys-alpha-emulator-sw.html

Oracle support From Oracle Corp, as usual

* Subject to geographical availability

http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/rdb/htdocs/rdb7/charon_vax.html

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Benefits
Replace old and expensive HW by modern and commodity HW Significantly reduce energy consumption Significantly reduce cost of ownership Preserve current investments
Keep current applications and data Keep current business processes, no impact on day-to day operations No re-training, no re-staffing, no recertification

Extend on new platforms, create room for future growth Become HW independent Increase performance Scalable size and licensing conditions in line with clients needs Upgrade immediately, quickly, simply Reduce space needs significantly
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Some CHARON users

BT, US Dept. of Defense (Pentagon), many Navies, Air Forces and Armies, Contraves, Dresdner Bank, Bosch, CMC Electronics, GAFSA, Bank Morval, Ferrero, Ishida, Brittany Ferries, Robotek, Stahlwerk Bous, Alcatel, Lexmark, many hospitals in USA and Australia, many counties in USA, EDF, Warner Robbins, Ship Analytics, Vattenfall, Dow Chemical, Bell Group, Janssen Pharmaceutica, ProQuest Allison, many universities, AKZO Nobel, General Dynamics, Rolls Royce, GE, P&R, Vodaphone, Philip Morris, Philips, Jaguar, Opel, British Energy, Elvia, Teijin Dupont, Optus, IASCO, NAMSA, Corus steel, Samsung, Toshiba, ABB, Raytheon, HP, EST Enerji, Nortel, Scania, VEBA, BREGA, Swedish Steel, Barco, Oracle, Agfa, Northrop Grumman, TRW, Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, Voestalpine, Medisuisse, Migros PK, Spida, Vibro-Meter, Milano Railways, SBB/CFF, Hitachi, Nikon, Fujitsu, HSBC, EDS, Thales, Nokia, EADS, Ferrari, Ford, Fidelity and many others
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Some of our CHARON-AXP customers

Europe Arma Suisse BCC BP Bundeswehr Commerzbank Degremont Eurofighter European Space Agency Fugro UK Huntsmann Chemicals Gallimard France GlaxoSmithKline Italy Kirchenrat Stuttgart Metalli Italy Oto Melara Philips Medical Systems Police Netherlands Stockholm Public Transport Urano Germany RAF UK Global Nikon Americas ACSSD Brooks Automation Bureau of Census Cargill Catalyst Paper Caterpillar Cedar Rapids Corn Mill Central de Valores Chili City of Oklahoma Fedex General Dynamics ITT Jefferson Parish Sherriff New Brunswick Power OSPI Penton RL Polk South Central Power Australia/New Zealand ABC St. Vincents Hospitals Workcover Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
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For more information

Stromasys SA www.stromasys.com P.O. Box 156 1228 Plan-les-Ouates Switzerland Tel. +41 22 794 1070 Fax +41 22 794 1073 info@stromasys.com Reseller in Belgium and Luxembourg Kender Thijssen Solutions N.V. Fabriekstraat 37 9200 Dendermonde Belgium Tel: +32 52 33 01 60 www.kender-thijssen.be

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