Tandem Computer (aka NonStop)

[sinbo]

Does Vintage, but still actively maintained count?

I've never used any Tandem Systems, but I'm a nerd and just find the system interesting.

I was wondering if anybody has used any Tandem Systems, or has one, or just information or stories or pictures etc.

I've read a lot of the Tandem Tech Reports and Tandem Journals, and I've read the paper on the NonStop Advanced Architecture ( the Itanium port).

But info on Storage CLIMs, which I gather are just semi-standard HPE servers running a custom version of Linux

does the 'Disc Process' run on the Linux server?

does the Linux server have an implementation of Enscribe?

[Mr_Techie]

@sinbo 

Firstly, 'Disc Process'

responsible for managing disk I/O operations, is typically part of the NonStop OS itself. The CLIMs handle the lower-level I/O operations, while the Disc Process coordinates these operations at the system level. The actual Disc Process does not run directly on the Linux server (CLIM); instead, the CLIM acts as a gateway, interfacing with the NonStop OS, which manages the overall operation.

Then Enscribe Implementation on Linux Server,

Enscribe, the NonStop file system, operates within the NonStop OS environment. The CLIM, while running on a custom Linux version, does not run Enscribe directly. Instead, it provides the necessary I/O and communication capabilities that the NonStop OS requires to interact with storage hardware. The NonStop OS handles Enscribe operations, ensuring that file access and management adhere to the system's high availability and fault tolerance standards.

I hope this helps. For more information you can refer the advisories available here

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