 General
Information:
What is the RaQ XTR and what does it offer?
What is the difference between the RaQ XTR and the RaQ
4?
What's new in the RaQ XTR?
What third party applications are available for the RaQ
XTR?
What Internet services does RaQ XTR provide?
How easy is it to install a RaQ XTR Server Appliance?
What is involved in the installation of RaQ XTR?
You say that the RaQ XTR is easy to use, can you prove
it?
What is BlueLinQ?
How do I turn my RaQ XTR on?
Why does the front "C" logo blink?
How can I back up my RaQ XTR?
How difficult is it to use Chili!Soft ASP to connect
and use content from a Database?
Does the RaQ XTR support name based virtual hosting?
How do I access my mailbox created on the RaQ XTR?
Can Cobalt products be used as a secure (SSL) web server
as well?
Can I manage RaQ XTR remotely?
Can the front panel be locked?
What about server authentication?
Would it be cheaper to build my own box?
Are NT, NetWare, Macintosh or UNIX licenses needed to
use RaQ XTR?
Technical Information:
What Network Protocols Does the RaQ XRT support?
Can I upgrade the kernel, firmware or services?
Does RaQ XTR have any slots for expansion?
What is the standard drive configuration of the RaQ XTR?
Does the RaQ XTR support RAID?
What is the maximum storage capacity of RaQ XTR?
Are the Hard Disks Hot swappable?
How much memory can I put in?
What does ECC stand for?
What
is the RaQ XTR and what does it offer?
The Sun Cobalt RaQ XTR is a
high performance, high-density server appliance for Service Providers
(SPs) and application developers. It has been designed for customers that
need systems combining outstanding performance, high reliability and low
price with the ease of use of Sun Cobalt server appliances. RaQ XTR facilitates
the deployment of large number of virtual sites on shared systems as well
as resource intensive layered services (i.e. streaming, interactive database
driven content, etc.) on dedicated plat-forms. Like all Cobalt server
appliances, RaQ XTR comes with an intuitive Web-based user interface,
the Server Desktop, which dramatically simplifies the administration and
enables out-of-the-box installations in less than 15 minutes. RaQ XTR's
innovative 1RU design makes it the ideal server plat-form for time and
resource-constraint Service Providers.
Configured with Apache web server,
InterBase 6 SQL Database and RAID 0,1 or 5, the Sun Cobalt RaQ XTR facilitates
the quick deployment of business critical applications with high requirements
for performance and reliability at a fraction of the cost of traditional
general-purpose servers, or "build-it-yourself" alternatives.
With only a few simple clicks on the server's web administration interface,
administrator's can securely create new internet sites that offer web,
email, file transfer, and web publishing services.
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What
is the difference between the RaQ XTR and the RaQ 4?
Although from the front view
RaQ XTR looks similar to RaQ 4, its depth doubles (23"compared to
12.5") to accommodate its enhanced hardware architecture. The front
panel slides forwards and swivels to give direct front access to the four
internal removable hard disk drives.
RaQ XTR dramatically advances
Cobalt's server appliance technology by integrating powerful tools and
applications into a high-performance, highly reliable, easy-to-deploy
solution.
Performance: RaQ XTR
provides uncompromising performance needed for dedicated systems running
very resource intensive applications or shared plat-forms supporting large
numbers of virtual sites.
Reliability: Today's
business critical applications require high reliability plat-forms. The
RaQ XTR addresses that by including standard software RAID 0, 1 and 5,
a Watchdog Timer and ECC SDRAM memory.
Ease of use: RaQ XTR
comes with a front LCD panel, setup wizards and a re-designed Web-based
administration Interface (The Server Desktop) for easy deployment and
secure remote administration. All the applications and services are pre-installed
and pre-configured, allowing a complete server installation in less than
15 minutes.
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What's
new in the RaQ XTR?
Increased performance:
RaQ XTR includes a Pentium III processor (733 or 933 MHz), 256K of Level
2 on-die cache and supports up to 2 GB of PC-133 SDRAM.
Increased reliability:RaQ
XTR includes internal RAID 1 and 5, thereby protecting the customer from
any disk failure. This increased level of reliability addresses opportunities
for the service providers to offer new higher value-add packages to their
end-customers. The end-customers, specifically those who have higher reliability
requirements because their web sites are becoming business critical (i.e.
e-commerce), will now be able use RaQ XTR as their choice of hosting platform.
RaQ XTR's Error Correction Code
(ECC) memory protects and ensures data integrity by using parity bits
to detect and correct errors.
The Watchdog Timer is a system
monitor that ensures system availability. It constantly makes sure the
hardware/software hasn't crashed and automatically reboots the system
in case of a system lockup. The Watchdog Timer provides enhanced reliability
for systems performing mission-critical and real-time applications.
Reduced TCO (Total Cost of
Ownership): RaQ XTR dramatically reduces the Total Cost of Ownership
by combining high performance, high reliability and high density with
ease of deployment and low price.
Sun Cobalt Server Desktop
Browser-based User Interface: The Sun Cobalt Server Desktop is an
Intuitive, easy-to-use Web-based Interface for non-technical users. The
System administrator has access to the complete system settings while
customers have their own Server Desktop interface that allows them to
modify only their Virtual Site configuration parameters (users, groups,
SSL, FTP, etc.). The new Server Desktop enhances the customers' experience
by dramatically reducing the screen display time.
Revisions of the applications
to the latest stable versions: RaQ XTR upgrades the pre-installed
/ pre-configured applications and the kernel to the latest stable software
version.
Sun Cobalt WebMail Browser-based
Email: WebMail is an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that allows
users to send and receive email with a simple Web browser.
Sun Cobalt BlueLinQ Remote
Software Delivery Service: Keep your server up-to-date with the latest
updates and services - download and install directly on your server with
a click of a button.
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What third party applications are available
for the RaQ XTR?
The array of solutions available for the RaQ XTR makes it the ideal appliance
platform for high-traffic Web portals, e-commerce and hosting of resource
intensive application. RaQ XTR customers and developers can build on leading
edge Web and Internet technologies from industry leaders including Intershop,
Oracle, OpenMarket, Miva, RSA, Sane Solutions, CyberCash, Signio, and
Real Networks. Refer to the cobalt solutions page at http://www.cobalt.com/solutions/index.html.
What Internet services does RaQ XTR
provide?
RaQ XTR comes pre-configured with the latest versions of the Apache Web
server, ProFTPd FTP server, Sendmail Email services, Bind DNS server,
Chili!Soft ASP, InterBase 6 SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP, Perl, Python,
Front Page 2000 server extensions, Legato NetWorker, Knox Arkeia and Veritas
NetBackup backup clients, 128-bit SSL, Telnet server, SNMP agent, and
Cobalt's patent pending Bandwidth Management service.
How easy is it to install a RaQ XTR
Server Appliance?
It takes less than 15 minutes to setup the server. All it takes is to
configure the IP address, netmask, and default gateway address from the
LCD console (buttons and LCD screen located on the front panel). Once
this information is entered, you work with the Sun Cobalt Server Desktop
to complete the configuration process. A single HTML setup wizard screen
completes the setup of the RaQ XTR. No Unix knowledge is required to deploy
a RaQ XTR Server Appliance.
What is involved in the installation
of RaQ XTR?
It is as simple as connecting the power and the Ethernet Port, configuring
the IP address from the LCD screen, and configuring a single setup screen.
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You say that the RaQ XTR is easy to
use, can you prove it?
Visit Cobalt's demo web site at http://demo.cobalt.com/, and check
for RaQ family in the "Products" section. The Demo button will lead you
to a complete, fully interactive UI demo that will demonstrate the ease
of use and functionality of the product.
What is BlueLinQ?
Sun Cobalt BlueLinQ is an innovative mechanism that automatically notifies
the customer when new product updates or software packages are available
for the RaQ XTR. These updates or services can come directly from Sun
or, in the future, from third party software developers and service providers.
How do I turn my RaQ XTR on?
The front "C" Logo Badge is the power switch. It glows when
the RaQ XTR is powered on.
Why does the front "C" logo
blink?
The front "C" Logo Badge blinks if there is a RAID or a fan
failure.
How can I back up my RaQ XTR?
In addition to the standard web-based backup support, the RaQ XTR provides
the option to remotely backup the server by using either Legato NetWorker,
Knox Arkeia or Veritas NetBackup backup server software. The Legato NetWorker,
Knox Arkeia and Veritas NetBackup client software are included with the
RaQ XTR. They require a separate network based Legato NetWorker, Knox
Arkeia or Veritas NetBackup backup server.
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How difficult is it to use Chili!Soft
ASP to connect and use content from a Database?
Not difficult at all. Since the Chili!Soft ASP application is integrated
into the Sun Cobalt RaQ XTR, it follows the simplicity value of the Appliance.
Simply go to the Chili!Soft configuration page in the user interface and
use the wizard to connect to the database of choice (InterBase, PostgreSQL,
MySQL, SequeLink, Oracle 8, Sybase, Informix, etc.)
Does the RaQ XTR support name based
virtual hosting?
Name based virtual hosting means that the server can host multiple web
sites on a single IP address. Along with IP based virtual hosting, the
RaQ XTR does support this feature through the Web-based user interface,
the Server Desktop. RaQ XTR can be used as a shared server to host hundreds
of virtual sites.
How do I access my mailbox created on
the RaQ XTR?
The Server Desktop includes a new functionality called WebMail. WebMail
allows to read and write Emails just by using a standard Web Browser.
In addition, RaQ XTR also allows the use of any standard Email client
that supports SMTP, POP3 or IMAP4.
Can Cobalt products be used as a secure
(SSL) web server as well?
Yes, the RaQ XTR comes standard with 128-bit SSL and is manageable through
the browser-based interface.
Can I manage RaQ XTR remotely?
Yes, the Cobalt Server Desktop uses SSL 128-bit encryption for secure
remote administration.
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Can the front panel be locked?
Yes, the front LCD panel can be locked with a password to prevent unauthorized
access.
What about server authentication?
Authentication is provided by Thawte Certification, a global leader in
the digital certificate market place, will be the preferred provider of
SSL certificates to Cobalt Servers. Please visit Thawte at: http://www.thawte.com/.
Would it be cheaper to build my own
box?
No. You will find that the price of the build your own box is very comparable
to Sun Cobalt RaQ servers. Also, the RaQ XTR comes pre-configured with
all the Internet service software wrapped in a very easy to use browser
based interface that takes the hassles out of adding and configuring the
software. Moreover, Sun provides ongoing support and continuous product
enhancements.
Are NT, NetWare, Macintosh or UNIX licenses
needed to use RaQ XTR?
No, there is no additional software license required to run or use the
RaQ XTR.
What Network Protocols Does the RaQ
XRT support?
TCP/IP.
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Can I upgrade the kernel, firmware or
services?
Sun provides updates and patches to the software via BlueLinQ as well
as through the Sun website at http://www.cobalt.com/support/download/index.html.
Does RaQ XTR have any slots for expansion?
Yes, one half-length (6.875-inch / 174.63 mm) 64-bit/33 MHz PCI slot is
available for expansion.
Does the RaQ XTR support RAID?
Yes. The RaQ XTR comes standard with RAID 0, 1 and 5 software technologies,
allowing for data redundancy over two or more disks.
What is the maximum storage capacity
of RaQ XTR?
RaQ XTR comes standard with up to four removable IDE internal Hard Disk
Drives. It supports virtually any size of Ultra-ATA/66 7200 RPM Hard Disk
Drives. The disks have to have the same capacity in order to use RAID.
Are the Hard Disks Hot swappable?
No, RaQ XTR contains up to four internal removable Hard Disks placed in
the front for easy access but the system requires to be rebooted before
recognizing a new drive.
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How much memory can I put in?
The RaQ XTR's RAM is expandable to 2GB using 4 DIMM sockets. Each one
of the four memory slots supports 32 to 512 MB memory modules.
What type of RAM does the RaQ XTR use?
The memory type is PC-133, 168-pin, 3.3V, ECC SDRAM DIMM. The DIMM modules
have to be less than 0.158 inches (4.0 mm) thick. Contact Cobalt Technical
Support to receive a listing of approved memory vendors and the appropriate
part numbers.
What does ECC stand for?
Error Correction Code (ECC) memory modules use multiple Parity bits per
byte (an advanced form of Parity detection) to detect double-bit errors.
They also will correct single-bit errors without creating an error message.
ECC memory protects and ensures data integrity on systems running mission-critical
applications.
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