FlexFrame Compact for SAP The high-performance package for all application scenarios up to 10,000 SAPS FlexFrame® Compact for SAP® is a cost efficient solution from Fujitsu for the operation of SAP IT infrastructures. We offer this pre-tested and completely virtualized solution for consolidating SAP applications at a very affordable price so that you can assign your IT resources to specific applications as needed. FlexFrame Compact for SAP is configured for all application scenarios ranging up to 10,000 SAPS (SAP Application Performance Standard). This gives you enough performance for the typical requirements of up to 10 SAP systems or of up to 1,000 SAP users. Benefit from low-cost maximum dynamics for your SAP operations Hundreds of business enterprises worldwide have improved their SAP processes with the unique and holistic concept behind FlexFrame for SAP. The pre-tested and pre-configured infrastructure solution helps enterprises reduce the complexity of their SAP systems when it comes to planning, operations and change management. The solution improves service quality considerably by automating the high-availability of their SAP and database services. What’s more, FlexFrame for SAP is the optimal infrastructure solution for effectively consolidating their SAP applications. Thanks to the flexible assignment of IT resources, these enterprises can optimally respond to changing business requirements and workloads at low cost – in fact, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) can be reduced up to more than 60 percent, depending on the particular IT and business environment. Now you can get the same agility, efficiency and service quality for SAP operations from FlexFrame Compact for SAP, the new solution from Fujitsu. This is precisely the right choice if you want to optimize smaller SAP environments with the unique FlexFrame operations concept.
FlexFrame Compact for SAP has a number of advantages: ■ It is the ideal platform for dynamically adjusting SAP operations to business needs ■ Fewer investments are required due to improved infrastructure utilization with hardware and software virtualization, plus cost-efficient PRIMERGY x86 servers ■ Lower operational costs due to energy savings and the automation of timeconsuming routine administration tasks ■ High availability of the infrastructure and applications without the need for extra tools ■ Fast deployment of additional SAP applications ■ Easy expansion by adding further SAP environments
FlexFrame Compact for SAP: Taking the lead through integration The concept behind FlexFrame Compact for SAP is much different than that found in conventional solutions – it ensures comprehensive improvements in your SAP operations by seamlessly integrating high-end functionalities in your environment. The outstanding features of FlexFrame Compact for SAP include: ■ High availability of the infrastructure and all application services ■ Maximum flexibility through end-to-end virtualization (servers, storage systems, network and application services) ■ Minimum investment by utilizing cost-efficient PRIMERGY x86 servers and the Linux operating system ■ Easy integration of non-SAP applications
First-class components ■ FlexFrame Management Software ■ 2 PRIMERGY RX300 Systems ■ 2 Virtualized Control Nodes ■ Storage: NetApp ■ 2 Cisco Switches ■ VMware vSphere
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» FlexFrame for SAP is the perfect platform for hosting SAP systems. We achieved our cost-reduction goals and can now meet signifi-
Why SAP runs better with Fujitsu Fujitsu and SAP have worked together successfully for almost four decades. Fujitsu is a SAP Global Partner for technology, service and hosting. Fujitsu provides enterprises with comprehensive support on the application and IT infrastructure level, along with the implementation and operation of SAP systems, plus strategic consulting and the further development of business processes. FlexFrame for SAP is a dynamic infrastructure solution for IT infrastructure optimization that originated from a joint Fujitsu-SAP initiative. Fujitsu is the only provider offering a complete solution for managing servers, storage systems, networks and SAP applications.
cantly higher operational requirements with no increase in staff.« Thomas Schott, CIO, REHAU AG
» Through our co-innovation efforts such as the combination of the SAP Adaptive Computing Control-
Optimize your SAP operations with FlexFrame Compact for SAP ■ You can quickly respond to changing business requirements ■ You can start with an optimized infrastructure that is pre-tested and pre-configured ■ You can reduce investments and operating costs while quickly optimizing TCO ■ You will benefit from easy-to-manage high-availability for your infrastructure and applications
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ler and Fujitsu’s FlexFrame for SAP solution, our customers have the ability to truly optimize their IT investments.« Gerhard Oswald, COO & Member of the Executive Board of SAP AG