MAGMA RANGE

It’s never ideal to have a PC that serves critical data 24/7, so Stone’s product management team have designed the Magma iMx, iPx and iRx Servers - ideal for customer who want to reliably manage their IT estate on a budget.

Hyper-converged platform that evolves with you

Stone Equinox is our hyper-converged virtualisation platform and service designed for the expanding and evolving education, public and private sectors, particularly for growing businesses. Stone Equinox uses the latest Intel® technologies to bring you a hyper-converged solution.

> Support your IT team and deliver performance and reliability with a low total cost of ownership (TCO)

> Use our Virtualisation Support Services to take advantage of the latest technologies without needing a significant investment in staff training

> Take advantage of best-in-class performance per watt using the Intel 10nm Tri-Gate 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

> Speed up data compression and cryptography with integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel® QAT)

> Incorporates high speed connectivity (10/25GbE as standard, upgradeable up to 100GbE)

> Protect your data with the latest hardware enchanced security features, without compromising performance

> Benefit from the performance available through PCI Express 4.0 connectivity

> All-flash designs for unmatched data transfer and access speeds and increased energy efficiency

3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

Intel’s industry-leading, workload optimised platform with built-in AI acceleration, provides the seamless performance foundation for the data-centric era from the multicloud to intelligent edge, and back, the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family with 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors enables a new level of consistent, pervasive, and breakthrough performance.

Across infrastructures, from enterprise to technical computing applications, the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family is designed for data centre modernisation to drive operational efficiencies that lead to improved total cost of ownership (TCO) and higher productivity for users. Systems built on the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family are designed to deliver agile services with enhanced performance and groundbreaking capabilities, compared to the prior generation.

iMx

A micro server, with a tiny footprint, offering great performance. Extremely quiet, and ideal for the office environment. Intel Xeon E – up to 8 cores/16 threads, up to 64GB memory, and up to 80TB of raw storage capacity.

iPx

A full size pedestal server, offering massive customisability around compute, memory, and storage capacity. Intel Xeon Scalable Family up to 56 cores/112 threads, up to 2TB memory, a host of HDD, and all flash options available.

iRx

The very latest 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors up to 40 cores per socket, up to 12 TB memory, up to 24 front hot swap drive bays, host of HDD, and all flash options available, 100Gb networking

Whether you’re the smallest primary school or a multinational business, the value of your data is enormous. Keep it accessible and better protected at all times. Stone can offer a vast range of configurations that can be tailored to your needs.

> Fully tailored approach

> Leading UK manufacturer

> Industry leading Stone warranty

> Very latest technology

> Large UK stock holding to support rapid deployment

ACCELERATE DATA-CENTRIC BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Value-Added Features: STONE 360 SOFTWARE REVIEWS INSTALLATION SERVICES MIGRATION EXTENDED WARRANTIES

ACCELERATE DATA-CENTRIC BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

MAGMA Intel® benefits

Business computing needs are growing in sophistication and complexity. Servers that are just a few years old are no longer sufficient to support the

ACCELERATE DATA-CENTRIC BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

> Up to 3.5x 5-year refresh performance improvement

> Up to 1.33x average performance improvement

> Up to 14x AI performance with Intel® DL Boost

2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors deliver performance, agility and scalability

INSIGHTS

5 YEARS

2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors deliver performance, agility and scalability

UP TO 5 YEAR WARRANTY

Accelerate Insights

Experience up to 30x AI performance versus prior generation with new, performance-optimised processor and platform features that let you discover more insights, faster.

2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors deliver performance, agility and scalability demands of today’s workloads, which are increasing in capabilities to deliver business intelligence, acceleration and agility. New business opportunities,

Accelerate Insights

Experience up to 30x AI performance versus prior generation with new, performance-optimised processor and platform features that let you discover more insights, faster.

Scale Performance

Platform-wide performance improvements with: • Up to 112 processor cores in a 2-socket system • Up to 2x memory bandwidth versus prior generation

• Up to 3.5x more VMs per server (5-year refresh improvement)

• Supports revolutionary Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory

Scale Performance

Platform-wide performance improvements with:

• Up to 112 processor cores in a 2-socket system

• Up to 2x memory bandwidth versus prior generation

• Up to 3.5x more VMs per server (5-year refresh improvement)

• Supports revolutionary Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory customers, and workloads drive a need for tools and technology that will help you win and stay ahead of the competition. With a wide-range of solutions in the marketplace, it can be difficult to identify the right solution for your needs of today and prepare for a winning future.

Improve Security

Built-in data protection features helps better secure platforms and data. Provides trusted service delivery and accelerated encryption.

Stone are your Platinum Intel Technology Provider

Equinox

Stone Equinox uses the latest technologies and platforms from Intel to bring you a hyper-converged cluster-in-a-box solution, at a fraction of the cost of some competing solutions.

Dual or Triple Node platforms with the latest 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.

Available in Hybrid (NVME accelerated) or pure All-NVME configurations for the ultimate in performance

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)

Dedicated Storage Network: Hybrid 300Gbit (Triple Node) 100Gbit (Dual Node) All-Flash 1200Gbit (Triple Node) 400Gbit (Dual Node)

Benefits from the included Equinox SF3 Virtualisation Support Services subscription

UK Based technical support with 24/7 access to the Stone support portal

5 Years On-Site Warranty as standard options available for 7 Years On-Site

We can also provide a range of migration professional services for your existing applications and data

The Stone Equinox range includes hyper-converged virtualisation clusters, disaster recovery/continuity systems and backup vault.

+Intel Xeon Gold and Silver Processor options, providing up to 192 Cores/384 Threads with a Triple Node cluster +RAM options available up to 1536GB per node

+Wide choice of Production Network Connectivity options, allowing the system to communicate with your existing network +Flexible storage options with room to grow: Equinox is available in a range of sizes from 6TB to 128TB – there is an Equinox that fits your requirements

+Next generation of the tried and tested Stone BCDR solution, based on the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor platform +Ideal for use with Hyper-V replication

+Allows you to keep running in the event of a disaster, such as unavailability of your main server room or cluster i.e. power issues, fire, flood etc.

+Storage vault with optional cloud backup integration

+Allows you to access historic data or recover in the event of virus damage

Stone

Support Services

Stone VSS provide an enhanced level of virtualisation support allowing you to offload all of your virtual host or cluster configuration and maintenance needs. A 1 year subscription is included as standard with all Equinox platforms, with options to purchase up to 5 years subscription upfront.

BENEFITS : EQUINOX Hyper-Converged Platform

•Support your IT team and deliver performance and reliability with a low total cost of ownership (TCO)

•Use our Virtualisation Support Services to take advantage of the latest technologies without needing a significant investment in staff training

•Take advantage of best-in-class performance per watt using the Intel 10nm Tri-Gate 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

•Speed up data compression and cryptography with integrated Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel® QAT)

•Incorporates high speed connectivity (10/25GbE as standard, upgradeable up to 100GbE)

•Protect your data with the latest hardware enchanced security features, without compromising performance

•Benefit from the performance available through PCI Express 4.0 connectivity

For more information call us on 08448 22 11 22 sales@stonegroup.co.uk or visit www.stonegroup.co.uk

Log and track all requests or incidents on our easy to use Support Portal

Agent included, alerting Stone VOC – and you – to any critical events, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Reduce the support burden on your IT staff

Help you respond quickly to ever changing needs – for example, get help with deploying a new virtual machine quickly and easily

With your permission we can remotely access the Equinox platform across the internet helping to respond to your requests quickly and efficiently, reducing the time that your IT staff are tied up

Stone Virtualisation Support Services (VSS) is upgradeable to include Stone Standard Remote Support, allowing us to help you respond to issues and incidents outside of the Equinox SF3 platform call us on 08448 22 11 22

048 Networking & Security

Powerful technology for all Smart, cloud-managed IT solutions from Cisco Meraki that make life simpler.

Cloud Managed Solutions

Advanced Security

With highly distributed users - accessing data from different places and devices and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, security is more important than ever.

Expanding The Digital Workspace

By expanding your digital workspace into hybrid environments, you can improve the user experience, enhance security and advance productivity.

Cloud Managed WiFi

Equip yourself with modern Wi-Fi

Reliably deliver new mobile experiences with future-proof wireless.

> Built from the highest-grade components and carefully optimised for faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage and fewer suppor t calls.

> Gain visibility into network users, their devices and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimising both the end-user experience and network security.

> Powerful and intuitive multi-site management via the cloud, eliminating the cost and complexity of traditional on-site wireless controllers.

NEXT-GENERATION

WI-FI

Enterprise-grade solutions give you the power to create amazing digital experiences by offering faster, more powerful connections.

It’s vital for organisations to provide the best digital experiences – for their employees, staff, teachers, and students to connect, collaborate and perform and every stakeholder now expects to connect and communicate seamlessly from any location and device. Having a solid networking solution doesn’t just help people connect - it delivers greater security and improved access control, which protects your organisation’s confidential data and enables smoother processes. We can provide organisations, with innovative products and solutions, including everything from firewalls and switches to enterprise grade networking solutions, from consultation and design through to deployment, commissioning and ongoing care and support. By working with the biggest brands in networking, such as Cisco, we can provide you with the highest performing solutions. As a trusted Cisco partner, you’re guaranteed to get the best of the best. All Cisco Meraki products are designed to integrate directly into the cloud managed dashboard, allowing you to manage multiple solutions from a single pane of glass, and supporting any “Cloud first” initiatives.

Cloud Managed Smart Cameras

Meraki magic in the enterprise video security world

Impossibly simple to deploy, configure and manage, MV provides reliable security and valuable business insights to organisations of any scale.

> Secure monitoring and management of all your cameras from anywhere in the world, no extra software required.

> Cameras automatically purchase publicly signed SSL certificates, and all Meraki management data is always encrypted by default.

> Novel architecture places video storage on the camera, not cloud, ensuring critical network activities get the bandwidth they need.

TAKE TOTAL CONTROL -

REMOTELY

An intuitive dashboard lets you remotely take total control of any incident, from alert to fix.

Cloud Managed Networking

Meraki Switches combine simplicity & power

Combining the simplicity of the cloud-managed dashboard with the power of enterprise-grade hardware, to cater to the demands of next-gen wired and wireless networks.

> Feature-rich unified threat management (UTM) capabilities including application-aware traffic control, content filtering and advanced malware protection

> Industry-leading cloud management that offers unified firewall, switching, wireless LAN, and mobile device management through an intuitive web-based dashboard and summary reports.

> Intelligent site-to-site VPN with Meraki SD-WAN, encompassing Auto VPN, Client VPN and Automated MPLS to VPN failover within seconds of a connection failure

Cloud Managed Sensors

Real-time visibility into IT environments made simple

Protect your critical IT infrastructure through the power of the Cisco Meraki platform and simple-to-deploy Meraki MT sensors

> Real-time visibility and alerts give you control over your environment. Ensure optimal conditions and minimise risk with remote monitoring and flexible alerting.

> Quickly provision and manage thousands of sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, leaks and intrusion.

> Understand trends about your physical environment. Improve safety, security and operational decision-making through a data-driven approach.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

SASE is a network architecture that combines VPN and SD-WAN capabilities with cloud-native security functions such as secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers, firewalls, and zero-trust network access. These functions are delivered from the cloud and provided as a service by Stone.