Stromasys Launches Charon-SSP 6.0: Next-Generation SPARC Emulation with Unmatched Performance and Cloud Compatibility
Riverside, CA – November 5, 2024 – Stromasys is thrilled to announce the launch of Charon-SSP 6.0, the latest version of our flagship SPARC emulation solution. Building on years of industry-leading legacy system emulation, this new release introduces powerful performance enhancements, increased compatibility, and refined user functionality, all aimed at providing seamless and efficient migration for organizations moving their SPARC workloads to the cloud or modern virtual environments. Charon-SSP 6.0 represents a major step forward, especially with its pioneering MMU pass-through feature that brings virtualized performance to unprecedented levels.
Key Features and Enhancements in Charon-SSP 6.0:
- MMU Pass-Through for Enhanced Performance: A significant performance improvement is achieved with the new MMU pass-through feature for Charon-SSP/4U and Charon-SSP/4V. This innovation brings performance levels to Charon-SSP instances running in virtual environments—such as the Cloud or on VMware—that were previously only available on physical Charon hosts.
- Improved I/O and Network Performance: Additional I/O and network performance upgrades have been implemented for Charon-SSP/4V, ensuring faster and more efficient operations across demanding applications.
- Flexible Multi-CPU Emulation Options: Users with multi-CPU Charon-SSP/4V systems now have the option to represent emulated CPUs as either individual cores or as cores with multiple hardware threads. This flexibility enables a more accurate representation of legacy hardware, which is crucial for certain customer applications.
- Extended OS Support: Charon-SSP 6.0 expands its compatibility to include RHEL / Oracle Linux / Rocky Linux up to version 8.10 and 9.4. It also introduces support for Amazon Linux 2023 on AWS marketplace images, making cloud deployment easier and more accessible.
- Enhanced Snapshot Functionality: The traditional suspend function has been replaced by an upgraded snapshot feature, providing users with greater control over their system states.
- Graphical Emulation, Power Management, and Logging Improvements: With enhancements across graphical emulation, power management, and logging, Charon-SSP 6.0 further refines the user experience and operational efficiency.
- Simplified Packaging and Licensing Awareness: New shell archive packaging allows customers to select the right kit subset for their environment easily, ensuring they are always informed of the latest End User License terms.
- Additional Enhancements and Bug Fixes: Charon-SSP 6.0 also includes a range of smaller improvements and bug fixes, adding to the solution’s reliability and stability.
With its advanced features, enhanced performance, and compatibility with modern environments, Charon-SSP 6.0 continues to redefine what’s possible in SPARC emulation.
If you want a personalized consultation to migrate your legacy SPARC hardware, please contact us or book your exclusive demo with our experts.
