hp simply storage consolidation guide

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HP Simply Storage ConsolidationShared storage for file serving and application data

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Table of contentsHP Simply StorageWorks overview Select the HP StorageWorks solution that suits your business best

Typical customer scenarios

Scenario 1: Unified storage for maximum flexibility

Scenario 2: HP shared direct-attached storage for the small business or workgroup

Scenario 3: HP SAN disk array storage for your structured data

Scenario 4: Mixing NAS and SAN with unified storage gateways

Choose the right solution

HP Simply Storage Consolidation at a glance

Complement your storage solution with HP Services For more information

HP Simply StorageWorksStorage is easy when you choose HP


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For most midsized and even small businesses,managing data is a major challenge The growthof structured data from databases, e-mail, and otherapplications, as well as file data such as PDFs,audio, video, and graphics has been exponentialFurthermore, no end is in sight According to IDC, theneed for online data storage capacity is increasingat a rate of nearly 58 percent per year; by 2011, it isestimated that companies worldwide will require diskstorage of more than 32,000 petabytes of data1

The increasing flood of data can lead to a host ofproblems, like added time and system slowdownsdue to the sheer volume of data; added cost, in newequipment and especially in management overhead, toprovide for all this data accumulation; and the addedbusiness risk that comes with larger data stores

The temptation is to accommodate added data byincreasing the number of servers and disk drivesBut simply adding servers is not the answerin fact,without planning, the direct attachment of additionaldrives or servers can create islands of storage,resulting in greater management requirements Suchan unplanned and reactive approach to storage isinefficient, raising costs while limiting flexibility and thecapacity to respond to new business opportunities

Furthermore, whenever multiple devices are deployserve the same basic need, risks increase because are now multiple devices and file volumes to protec

Failing to recognize that data storage must bemanaged as a critical resource often results in a vdifficult environment to manage, a higher cost ofownership, less responsiveness to change and addrisk to the business

The answer: Consolidating storage with HP Simply

StorageWorks solutionsHP network storage provides many advantagesover the limitations of unplanned or direct attachestorage By consolidating storage into a dedicateresource, you can make your data available to ancomputer or server on the networkthere are noisolated silos or islands of capacity A dedicated,optimized network storage solution can reduceoperating costs by simplifying management andimproving capacity utilization

1 Source: Worldwide Disk Storage Systems 20072011 Forecast UpdIDC, 2007.


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Simply Storage Consolidation

Simply StorageWorksStorage is easy when you choose HP

Simply Business Protection

Simply Business Solutions

HP Simply StorageWorksoverviewHP Simply StorageWorks delivers better businessoutcomes by bringing together tools, solutions,products, and services to help you navigate thestorage landscapeand bridge the gap betweendata explosion and your IT infrastructure With simple,affordable, and reliable storage and data protectionsolutions, HP and our channel partners can help you

improve the efficiency, performance, and continuity ofyour business

About this guideIf you are trying to respond to data growth andbusiness change, this guide can help We present aportfolio of solutions along with real-world scenariosand product information that will help you take thenext step toward a more efficient data environmentThis guide is designed for someone with a basicunderstanding of storage technologies If you need

to familiarize yourself with storage concepts first, bsure to read the HP Simply StorageWorks Introducto Storage Technologies guide Data protection isanother key area of storage To learn more abouthow HP can help you make sure that your data issafe and more secure, see theHP Simply Business Protection solution guide

We understand that servers, business applicationsand storage must work seamlessly together Tosee more detailed information on specific business

applications, we provide a series of Simply BusineSolution briefs for targeted applications such asMicrosoft Exchange, VMware, and more All of information is available from your local HP resourconline at:www.hp.com/storage/simply(United States, Canada, and Latin America)

www.hp.com/apac/simply(Asia, Australia, and New Zealand)

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Select the HP StorageWorkssolution that suits your

business bestUnified storage: Add affordable and expandable

Windows-powered shared storage to your ITenvironment quickly and manage it more easilywith HP StorageWorks X1000 and X3000 NetworkStorage Systems These flexible and intelligent unifiedstorage solutions offer file serving (NAS) and iSCSI(SAN) services, powerful management tools, readyexpandability, and a variety of configurations to meetvirtually any deployment need

Shared DAS: For small, cost-effective deployments,

HP offers disk array solutions that connectdirectly to your servers for simple managementThe HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart

Array (MSA2000sa G2) disk array is an excellentway to increase your server storage capacity and setup a small cluster environment

SAN disk arrays: HP SAN solutions provide sharedisk capacity to servers over a dedicated iSCSI orFibre Channel network The disk array and SANcentralize storage and allow server applications

direct access to disk resources like they were locaattached, for improved performance

The HP StorageWorks SAN disk array family incluthe HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Modular Smart A(MSA2000 G2) family, HP LeftHand P4000 SANSolutions, and the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Vir

Array (EVA) family

One of the noticeable immediate benefits of theHP hardware platform is that the modular designof the hardware components, particularly the MSA,and the compact, all-inclusive rack assembly help us

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Typical customer scenariosScenario 1: Unified storage for

maximum flexibilityYou have better things to do than worry about storageYou are juggling multiple management interfaces,security concerns, and shrinking backup windowsallwhile your users demand more and more space Youneed a shared storage solution that is powerful andeasy to manage, and you need it now

HP StorageWorks X1000 Network Storage Systemsare the fast and easy way to add Windows-poweredshared storage to your IT environment It is versatileunified storage, so you get more for your money sinceit can be a file server, an iSCSI target for applicationdata storage, or both You will spend less time andeffort on maintenance and management once youconsolidate to a single and centralized shared storage

system Industry-standard building blocks protectyour investment by providing compatibility with yonetwork and applications, and the operating systeis pre-installed

Key features and benefitsGet more for your money: Versatile unified storaso it can be a file server (or backup/replicationtarget), an iSCSI target, or both

Do more with fewer resources: Everything ispre-installed and ready for turnkey deployment the X1000 Automated Storage Manager softwalike getting a storage expert in the box

Protect your investment: Built on industry standaProLiant server hardware and taking advantageof the Windows Storage Server operating system

this solution integrates seamlessly into your existenvironment and allows you to draw on your exskill set

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We can immediately consolidate network storageand make it available to users Consequently,users get faster service and our help desk getsfewer calls

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Real-world example: HP StorageWorks X1000Network Storage SystemScenario: Heterogeneous file-serving environment ina small firm with 75 users The firm also has a rapidly

growing application server and has been researchingiSCSI SANs as a way to scale their capacity

Solution: Use of the X1000 Network Storage Systemeans that there is only one file server to manageallow its integrated, pre-configured storage to be not only for file serving, secondary iSCSI storage,

print management

For more information, visit:www.hp.com/go/X1000

Why an HP StorageWorks1000 Network Storageystem for this scenario?

Built to serve: 20 percentfaster and 35 percent morespace efficient than a generalpurpose serverFast and easy deployment:Uses the industry-standardProLiant hardware andWindows software youalready knowMulti-protocol file serving:It can be deployed in a widerange of heterogeneous fileserving environments Application Server

Uses iSCSI storageto provide capacityexpansion

Client PCs andworkstationsConnectivity throughSMB/CIFS, NFS,HTTP, FTP, WebDAV,AppleTalk, NetWare

Public LAN

IP SAN

X1400 Network Storage SystemMulti-protocol NAS file sharing, printserving, and iSCSI application storagan affordable package


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Scenario 2: HP shared DAS for thesmall business or workgroupShared DAS can be an excellent choice for small

deployments where storage is managed by a serveradministrator Shared DAS using an HP StorageWorks2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array (MSA) is a goodway for a small environment to allocate storageamong a few serversin a small application cluster,for example

The SAS-connected MSA2000sa G2 provides sharedstorage without requiring any networking or switchinginfrastructure This offers the best of both worlds: theability to share storage among a few servers, but norequirement for a switched storage network Availablein single- and dual-controller configurations, theMSA2000sa G2 has optional snapshot and cloningsoftware for enhanced availability

Features of the HP MSA2000sa G2Simple deployment: For the server connection, thMSA2000sa G2 uses serial-attached SCSI (SASthe ideal choice for connecting to a fixed numbe

servers without requiring a switchFlexibility in drive types and sizes: Mix and mathigh performance, enterprise-class serial-attacheSCSI (SAS) drives; and low-cost, high-capacityarchival-class SATA

Excellent scalability: The modular design allows to start small but supports future growth to 27 TBLFF SAS or 60 TB of LFF SATA storage, or 297 TSFF SAS or 247 TB of SFF SATA storage

High availability for business continuity: You getreduced risk of data loss, thanks to active contro

dual-ported drives, RAID, redundant hardware, snapshot options

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Real-world example: Clustered database serverssharing DAS in an MSA2000sa G2Scenario: A small business that wants to improve thereliability of its application deployment

Solution: A pair of HP ProLiant database servers,placed in a two-node cluster, with storage sharedin an HP MSA2000sa G2 This is an easy andlow-cost way to share storage among a small and

fixed number of hosts The capability to spreaddata across many small form factor hard drivesimproves performance

For more information, visit:www.hp.com/go/msa2000

ProLiant DL360 G6Applicationserver cluster forredundancy

Public LAN

MSA2000sa G2Supports up to four hosts per controllerfor direct attach through SAS cables

Why the MSA2000saG2 for this scenario?

Fail-over to secondaryserver: Two serversparticipating in a clustershare an MSA2000sa;if one fails the othertakes overEasy setup andmanagement: A powerfulcontroller and 1 GB

cache provide support forup to four hosts Becauseit is direct-attached,it can be managedby server applicationadministrators


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Scenario 3: HP SAN disk arraystorage for your structured dataIf your business has a great deal of structured data(sometimes called block data) on several serversrunning applications such as Oracle, VMware,Microsoft SQL Server, or Microsoft Exchange, aSAN is often the best choice

HP offers different types of SAN disk arraysolutions for different customer needsfirst, the

HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array(the MSA2000 G2), which easily handles the datarequirements of a small or midsize business andprovides excellent storage flexibility at an affordableprice; or, the HP LeftHand P4000 SAN Solution isperfect for businesses that require affordable,high availability, and scalable performance;lastly, the Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) is a trueenterprise-class solution, designed for businesses thathaveor expect to havescalability and performancerequirements that demand the highest levels ofavailability and performance

Features of the HP MSA2000 G2 familyFor a low-cost path to high availability, look to aModular Smart Array such as the MSA2000fc G2or MSA2000i G2

Choice of host connections: Choose Fibre Channelfor larger, more demanding environments; or iSCSIfor a SAN that can use standard Ethernet hardware

Ease of management: SAN management is easy,thanks to a powerful and intuitive set of managementtools and a Web-based or CLI interface

High availability: These SAN solutions have

redundant hardware and optional snapshot andclone capabilities, giving your small or medium-sizedbusiness a low-cost path to high availability

Features of HP LeftHand P4000 SAN SolutionsHP LeftHand P4000 SAN Solutions deliver enterprfunctionality on a clustered storage architecture wenhances virtual environments, simplifies scalabilitand reduces costs

Enterprise functionality with pay as you growdeployment: All P4000 SANs include the complfeature set and the clustered architecture enableyou to start small and then add additional nodesscale performance and capacity

Superior availability and disaster recovery: Witfeatures like integrated replication, snapshots,remote copy, and Network RAID your data willremain available in the event of a power, netwodisk, controller, node, or site failure

Scalable performance: Each time an additionalP4000 storage system is added to a cluster, allaspectsperformance, capacity, redundancy ofSAN increase This helps you avoid bottlenecks costly controller upgrades

Features of the EVA4400

For midsized businesses with large volumes of dataEnterprise Virtual Array such as the EVA4400 offethe ultimate in affordable, high-capacity storage

Virtualized environment for easier managementVirtualization reduces the installation complexitytypically found in traditional arrays, keepingadministrative overhead to a minimum You caninstall the EVA4400 in only a few hours, freeingyourself to manage business priorities and not yostorage solution

High availability for planned uptime: You canexpect 99999 percent availability, thanks in pa

to dual-redundant architecture that supports robulocal and remote replication capabilities

Enterprise-class scalability and connectivity: TheEVA4400 can scale to support more than 64 hoand up to 96 terabytes of total storage, and canconnect to hosts running Windows, Linux, VMwaUNIX, and NetWare

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Choose the right storage networkFibre Channel: For larger, more demandingenvironments, Fibre Channel provides the highestlevels of performance and scalability Fibre Channelspeeds are typically 4 GB per second, but 8 GBper second connectivity is now becoming morewidely available

iSCSI: For smaller IT environments, iSCSI (or IP) SANsare ideal A dedicated Gigabit Ethernet network willprovide sufficient bandwidth to connect several serversto a SAN storage device, either with standard networkinterface cards (NICs) or with optional TCP/IP offloadengine (TOE) cards iSCSI provides the benefits ofshared storage for those with tight budgets and limitedstorage networking expertise

Real-world example: HP LeftHand P4500 SANScenario: A mid-size company with several remotesites is deploying a virtual server solution and neeshared storage to enable high availability At the stime, they would like to setup site redundancy so tare protected against a major disaster

Solution: HP ProLiant G6 servers running VMwareESX connected through iSCSI to an HP LeftHandP4500 Multi-site SAN in the primary site Both theHP LeftHand SAN and the ESX cluster would bestrategically located in separate buildings on thecampus for real-time, multi-site protection At eachthe remote sites run a single HP ProLiant G6 servewith VMware ESX and HP LeftHand P4000 Replicafor Remote Offices It would provide local primarystorage and data could be replicated to the primasite for disaster recovery

For more information on HP disk storage systems, v

www.hp.com/go/P4000www.hp.com/go/MSA2000

www.hp.com/go/EVA4400

Why the HP LeftHand4500 SAN?

Integrated high-availability:Provides seamless failover ofvirtual machines in VMwareHA environmentsStorage Clustering: Clusteredarchitecture allows for nodesto be strategically separatedfor real-time site protectionCost effective disaster

recovery: The HP LeftHandP4000 Replication for RemoteOffices is included with theMulti-site SAN, and puts areplication client to work inevery remote office usingexisting server resources

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Scenario 4: Mixing NAS and SANwith unified storage gateways

Add IP-based gateway services to your enterpriseor workgroup array/SAN quickly and manage themmore easily with HP StorageWorks X3000 NetworkStorage Systems These flexible and intelligent

Windows-powered gateway solutions add file, print,iSCSI, and management services to an array or SAN,or they can be used in conjunction with array storage

to build an affordable and highly-available unifiedstorage solution

HP StorageWorks X3000 Network Storage Systemsare the fast and easy way to add Windows-poweredIP-based gateway services (file, iSCSI, mgmt) to anarray or SAN

Key features and benefitsAdd value to your array investment: Use your SAdisk array to hold growing amounts of unstructurfile data Utilize the X3000 to host applicationservices such as SAN management or backup

Do more with fewer resources: Tier your storageso that critical data is on high performance fibrechannel disk and tier II data is available throughiSCSI Consolidate both file and block access tosingle array for simplified growth and protection

Protect your investment: Its Windows, so it integseamlessly into your existing environment, runs yantivirus, and backup on the box, and has a famlook and feel Includes Microsoft Cluster Server(MSCS) license to provide high availability andreduce downtime



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MSA2000fc G2

HP StorageWorks X3000 NetworkStorage SystemsClustered unified storage solutionfor NAS file serving and iSCSIbridging using a SAN array forback-end storage

MSA2024 Tape LibraryHigh-capacity data protectionin a small form factor

ProLiant DL380 G6 ServersProLiant DL320 G6 ServersApplication and coreinfrastructure servers

Real-world example: NAS/SAN hybrid using a NASgateway with a Fibre Channel SANScenario: Mid-sized business that wants to gain theadvantages of a SAN for its non-critical database

servers and file servers

Solution: Adding a cluster of two X3000 NetworkStorage Systems to the MSA2000fc G2 provides access for application servers, as well as file servito end-user clients and workstations, thus enabling

centralization of all storage for improved utilizatioand lower management costs


www.hp.com/go/msa2000

www.hp.com/go/eva4400

Why an X3000 andMSA2000fc G2 for thiscenario?

Pooled storage andcentral management:File-serving and iSCSIgateway functionalityallows clients and non-FibreChannel-connected serversto gain the advantages ofa SANHigh availability: TheX3000 can be clusteredfor redundancy andload balancing


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Choose the right solutionWhich HP storage solution is right for you?Use the following chart to help decide how best to consolidate your data

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Unified Storage

SAN

What type of informationare you trying to store

and share?

Select best fit for size ofenvironment, performance,and scale requirements

Select best fit deploymenttype and redundancy

requirements

Simple storage expansion for ProLiant, x86, and BladeSystemservers Lowest storing price, host-based replication andsupport for Windows, Linux, HP-UX

Clustered iSCSI based Storage withleading availability and disasterrecovery for Virtual Servers, DB, and

e-mail applications on Windowsand Linux

MSA2000sa G2(SAS)

MSA2000i G2(iSCSI)

MSA2000fc G2(Fibre Channel)

LeftHand P4000SAN

Unified storage (NAS/iSCSI) system for file andprint serving plus application data storage Simplemanagement for IT generalists with HP ASM

Unified storage (NAS/iSCSI) gateway infront of SAN array Cluster support for highavailability; Windows-based management

Files

Application Data

Direct Connect 3 Gb/s SASfor good performance

Up to 4 rack/tower serversper controller

ORIn-rack shared storage forBladeSystem enclosures

1 Gb/s Ethernet/iSCSI formoderate performance

Up to 32 servers

4 Gb/s Fibre Channelfor high performance

Up to 64 servers

ote: These product recommendations are a starting point for your investigation but this flow does not represent all possible decision factors Your HP representative or channelartner can help you determine the best fit based on your business needs


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Simply Storage Consolidation decision treeNote: These product recommendations are a startpoint for your investigation, but this matrix doesnot represent all possible decision factors YourHP representative or channel partner can help youdetermine the best fit based on your business need

Enhance your network storage solution woptional data servicesReplication: The HP StorageWorks EVA familysupports array-based replication, while the MSA,

All-in-One and ProLiant Storage Servers supportreplication with HP StorageWorks Storage Mirrorisoftware The HP Lef tHand P4000 SANs includereplication and Network RAID as part of the standfeature set

Snapshot and clone software: The MSA2000provides additional levels of data protection witharray-based snapshots

Enterprise class Fibre Channelperformance, leading availabilityand disaster recovery for Enterprise

applications, virtual servers, andbroad OS support

EVA(Fibre Channel)

X1000 Network

Storage System

X3000 NetworkStorage System

Increase efficiency by addinga NAS/iSCSI gateway toyour SAN storage array


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HP Simply Storage Consolidation at a glanceDetails of HP network storage products for small and midsized businesses

HP StorageWorks X1000 and X3000 Network Storage Systems

Product NameHP X1400 NetworkStorage System

HP X1600 NetworkStorage System




Description A 1U rack-mount sharedstorage solution thatdelivers multi-protocol filesharing, print serving, andapplication storage in anaffordable package It iseasy to install and manage,making it perfect for asmall workgroup, smallbusiness or remote office

A 2U 12-drive unifiedstorage solution thatdelivers high capacity,easy expandability, andhigh performance withentry-level affordabilityA great fit for small,medium, and workgroupenvironments

Delivers enterprise-classperformance,expandability, andflexibility Plenty of roomfor additional optionsand built-in externalSAS connections foradditional disk enclosuresmake it the shared storagesolution of choice for SMB,workgroup, and smallenterprise environments

The HP X3400 NetworkStorage Gateway is a 1Urack-mount solution thatmakes adding gatewayservices to an array orSAN more affordable thanever before

With two quad-core IntXeon processors and PCIe slots, the HP X38Network StorageGateway sets the standfor performance andexpandability in gatewservices for your arrayFibre Channel SAN

Models and Capacities Base model withconfigure-to-order drives

2 TB SATA model(4 x 500 GB SATA)

4 TB SATA model(4 x 1 TB SATA)

Base model withconfigure-to-order drives



54 TB SAS model(12 x 450 GB 3G SAS)

Base model withconfigure-to-order drives)




Gateways have OSdrives included andconnect to an externalSAN array to provideclusterable file, iSCSI, andmanagement services

Gateways have OSdrives included andconnect to an externaSAN array to provideclusterable file, iSCSI, management services

Storage Controller HP Smart ArrayP212/256MB Controllerwith battery-backed writecache (BBWC)

HP Smart ArrayP212/256MB Controllerwith BBWC

Embedded HP Smart ArrayP410i/256MB Controllerwith BBWC plus HPSmart Array P411/512MBController with BBWC

HP Smart ArrayP212/256MB Controllerwith BBWC

Embedded HP Smart AP410i/256MB Controwith BBWC

Storage Expansion MSA60, MSA70, D2700 MSA60, MSA70, D2700 MSA60, MSA70, D2700 Attach to MSA, P4000, orEVA arrays/SANs

Attach to EVA, MSA, XP4000 arrays/SANs

Number of Users 10 to 200 100 to 600 200 to 1200 100 to 400 400 to 2000


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HP Simply Storage Consolidation at a glance (continued)Details of HP network storage products for small and midsized businesses

HP StorageWorks Modular Smart ArraysHP StorageWorks EnterpriseVirtual Array family

MSA2000sa G2 MSA2000i G2 MSA2000fc G2 EVA4400, EVA6400 andEVA8400

Number of servers Fixed connection to up to 4 hostsper controller

Flexible iSCSI connection for up to32 hosts

Flexible and scalable FibreChannel connection for up to64 hosts

High-performanceenterprise-class solution for morthan 64 hosts

Scalability Scale up to 60 TB (SATA) or 297 TB (SAS) 324 TB Maximum depending ondrive capacity

Redundancy Redundant controllers, cooling and power supplies; optional snapshot and clone software Redundant architecture and brochoice of software, including loand remote replication

Operating system Microsof t Windows, Linux, VMware, HP-UX, OpenVMS, Integrated Citrix XenSer ver Microsof t Windows, Linux,HP-UX, Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS,Solaris, AIX, Novell NetWare,VMware, Macintosh


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HP Simply Storage Consolidation at a glance (continued)Details of HP network storage products for small and midsized businesses

HP LeftHand P4000 SAN Solutions

Product NameHP LeftHand P4500 21.6 TB SASMulti-Site SAN Solution

HP LeftHand P4500 10.8 TB SASVirtualization SAN Solution

HP LeftHand P4300 4.8 TB SASStarter SAN Solution

HP LeftHand P4300 12 TB SATStarter SAN Solution

Model Differentiator Simplify high availability witha cost effective HP LeftHandP4500 Multi-Site HA SANAvoid downtime in the event of asite failure with a fully automated,synchronously replicatedstorage system

For virtualized environments,the P4500 Virtualization SANprovides optimized sharedstorage enabling cost effectivehigh availability, scalableperformance, and non-disruptiveconfiguration changes

Perfect for first time virtualizationprojects, the HP P4300 SASStarter SAN delivers theperformance and featuresrequired to simplify storageand grow non-disruptively withyour environment

Perfect for consolidating storafor Windows or Linux servers,the HP P4300 SATA Starter SAdelivers all features requiredto simplify storage and grownon-disruptively withyour environment

Host Interface 1Gb iSCSIoptional upgrade to 10Gb iSCSI (CX4)

Capacity 216 TB [starting]

324 TB [maximum]

108 TB [starting]

162 TB [maximum]

48 TB [starting]

72 TB [maximum]

12 TB [starting]

180 TB [maximum]

Availability Hardware Features: Hot plug power supplies and hard drives; hardware RAID controller w/ BBWC (RAID 5, 6, and 10)

Architecture: Clustered storage with Network RAID Levels (per volume) 0, 2, 3, 4 protect against double disk, system, and site failures

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, Linux, HP-UX, Fedora, IBM AIX, VMware, Citrix XenServer, OS X Leopard

ote: Other models and capacity points are available in some areas For a full list of options please see the HP LeftHand P4000 QuickSpec


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Complement your storagesolution with HP ServicesTo capitalize fully on your HP storage solution requiresa service partner who thoroughly understands yourstorage technology and systems environment WithHP Services, you gain the advantage of establishedmethodologies and the industrys broadest portfolio ofintegrated storage solutions for enhanced informationmanagement and optimization

Your technology infrastructure has become thebusiness infrastructurewhere delivering successfulbusiness outcomes is the key goal HP can help youmanage and evolve your storage environment so thatyou can facilitate future growth, decrease operationalcosts, and protect data while reducing risk

Recommended services:

Support Plus/Support Plus 24 helps you increase theperformance and availability of your infrastructurewith comprehensive, consistent hardware, andsoftware services Working with the HP IT team,HP Services engineers deliver onsite hardwaresupport and over-the-phone software support13 hours per day, five days per week Servicecoverage encompasses HP products and selectedmulti-vendor hardware and software

HP Proactive 24 Service is an integrated hardwareand software support solution designed to helpyou get more from your IT investment It combinesindustry-leading technical assistance with proactiveaccount services to cover the whole infrastructureand to improve the stability, availability, andoperational effectiveness of the IT environment

HP Assessment Service for SANs provides asnapshot of your SAN environment as well asrecommendations for improving the availabilitylevels and ongoing management of your storagedevices and SAN environment

HP Critical Service increases availability andperformance across your IT infrastructure witha powerful combination of proactive onsitetechnology expertise provided by HP-certifiedhigh-availability experts Additionally, you have

priority reactive assistance from the HP worldwidnetwork of mission-critical response centers andremote support tools to monitor your environmenfor potential problems

For more information about HP Services andsupport, contact your HP sales representative orHP Authorized Channel Partner, or visitwww.hp.com/go/storageservices

Financial ServicesHP Financial Services provides innovative financinand financial asset management programs to

help customers cost-effectively acquire, manage,and ultimately retire their HP solutions For moreinformation on Financial Services, please contact HP representative or visit:www.hp.com/go/hpfinancialservices

For more informationFor information on Simply StorageWorks solutions, www.hp.com/storage/simply(United States, Canada, and Latin America)

www.hp.com/apac/simply

(Asia, Australia, and New Zealand)


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