HP simplifies enterprise-class SANs for small & medium customers by combining state-of-the-art 8 Gb Fiber Channel performance from your server to your storage with an end-to-end SAN management system. Your future is protected today with an infrastructure capable of supporting emerging technologies. The HP Storage Works 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection portfolio makes installing your first SAN (or your hundredth) easy by automating every aspect of setup & configuration. An entire SAN may be deployed in minutes
- including switch, HBA & storage provisioning. SAN novices & seasoned experts alike will appreciate the simplicity & power of the included Simple SAN Connection Manager software. It works seamlessly with both HP Storage Works Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA) & HP Storage Works Modular Storage Array (MSA) storage systems, HP 8/20q Fiber Channel Switch to handle common cross-platform management & maintenance tasks quickly.
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HP simplifies SANs by combining 8 Gbps Fibre Channel performance with a complete SAN management system. Your future is protected today with an infrastructure capable of supporting emerging technologies at todays 4 Gbps prices. The HP Storage Works 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection portfolio makes installing your first SAN (or your hundredth) easy. An entire SAN may now be deployed in minutes. SAN novices & seasoned experts will appreciate the simplicity & power of the included Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) software. SSCM works seamlessly with both HP Storage Works Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVA)/HP Storage Works Modular Storage Arrays (MSA) to quickly handle common cross-platform management & maintenance tasks as well as create LUNs. The 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit consists of the 8/20q 8 Gbps switch, four 81Q HBAs, & SSCM – along with all the cables, 8 Gbps SFPs & documentation you need. The 8/20q switch & Connection Kit offer enterprise-class functionality & value. ...

The HP Storage Works 8/24 SAN switch range in size from 16 to 24 ports, functioning as standalone core switches or as lower-cost edge switches in large core-to-edge tiered storage networks. As a result, it can meet the needs of small & medium-size organizations as well as very large enterprises. With Ports on Demand upgrades, organizations can minimize their upfront investment while maintaining their ability to scale in low-cost "pay-as-you-grow" increments in the future. With a design that provides full 8 Gbit/sec non-blocking, full-duplex performance on every port, HP 8/24 SAN Switch meets the higher performance levels required by consolidated, virtualized environments. With easy-to-use management tools & wizards, & full line rate performance on every port, organizations can streamline implementation & ongoing management in a wide range of environments. The 8/24 SAN switches also provide unprecedented investment protection. Auto-sensing ports that support backward compatibility with 1, 2, 4, & 8 Gbit/sec devices significantly reduce deployment complexity & costs, while providing compatibility with installed devices. Organizations that do not require 8 Gbit/sec interfaces can populate the new switches with 4 Gbit/sec. SFPs, while preserving their ability to easily upgrade to 8 Gbit/sec. SFPs in the future. The 8/24 SAN Switch with 24 enabled ports may be deployed as a full-fabric switch or in Access Gateway mode, which provides connectivity into any SAN (the default mode setting is a switch). Access Gateway mode utilizes NPIV switch standards to present Fibered Channel connections as logical devices to SAN fabrics. ...

The 8/8 SAN Switch is targeted for small to medium sized enterprises & is ideal for entry-level SANs, & as an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. The 8/8 SAN Switch provides SAN connectivity that simplifies IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server deployments, & reduces overall storage costs. ...

The 8/8 Base SAN Switch is targeted for small to medium sized enterprises & is ideal for entry-level SANs, & as an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN environments. The 8/8 Base SAN Switch provides SAN connectivity that simplifies IT management infrastructures, improves system performance, maximizes the value of virtual server deployments, & reduces overall storage costs. Please note: networking components such as switches, routers, UPS & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com. ...

The introduction of the HP Storage Works 8 Gb PCIe Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapters brings datacenter infrastructure components to a higher level of performance & efficiency. The HP Storage Works 8 Gb PCIe FC Host Bus Adapters are priced only slightly higher than an equivalent 4 Gb HBA, yet, they have the ability to deliver twice the I/O performance. If you are using storage intensive applications, such as backup / restore, database transactions, & rich media, the increased performance of the 8 Gb infrastructure means that you can store & retrieve critical information faster. The virtualization of servers has become an important capability for most datacenters. The ability to improve overall server utilization, resulting in significant cost savings, has made server virtualization a "must-have" for most enterprises. By having an HBA that supports & maximizes your server virtualization efforts, you are protecting your significant investments in virtualization technology. Since most of todays datacenters are required to be available 24 X 7, it is critical that infrastructure components have failover capabilities. By installing redundant HBAs into your servers, you can feel confident that your servers will remain connected to mission-critical stored data. Finally, todays enterprises are becoming more & more sensitive to the power consumption within the datacenter. The 8 Gb PCIe FC Host Bus Adapters provide a number of features that work together to reduce power consumption, thus delivering a "green" benefit within the server. Please note: server components such as memory & power supplies must match those already installed in a server. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com. ...

HP simplifies enterprise-class SANs for small & medium customers by combining state-of-the-art 8 Gb Fiber Channel performance from your server to your storage with an end-to-end SAN management system. Your future is protected today with an infrastructure capable of supporting emerging technologies at todays 4 Gb prices. The HP Storage Works 8 Gb Simple SAN Connection portfolio makes installing your first SAN (or your hundredth) easy by automating every aspect of setup & configuration. An entire SAN may be deployed in minutes
- including switch, HBA & storage provisioning. SAN novices & seasoned experts alike will appreciate the simplicity & power of the included Simple SAN Connection Manager software. Please note: networking components such as switches, routers, UPS & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com.
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HP Storage Works 82B PCI-e Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter Dual Port delivers twice the performance of 4 Gbps HBAs for enterprises looking for SAN connectivity solutions to have unmatched performance, reliability, & server utilization. HP Storage Works 8 Gbps PCI-e Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapters brings datacenter infrastructure components to a higher level of performance & efficiency with the ability to deliver twice the I/O performance of 4 Gbps HBAs. An 8 Gbps FC HBA purchased today is backward compatible with 4 & 2 Gbps storage networks & will protect future investments. When using storage intensive applications, such as backup/restore, database transactions, virtualization, & rich media, the increased performance of the 8 Gbps infrastructure enables more rapid storage & retrieval of critical information. Finally, 8 Gb PCI-e FC Host Bus Adapters provide a number of features that work together to reduce power consumption, thus delivering a "green" benefit within the server. Please note: server components such as memory & power supplies must match those already installed in a server. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com. ...

HP Storage Works 81B PCI-e Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter Dual Port delivers twice the performance of 4 Gbps HBAs for enterprises looking for SAN connectivity solutions to have unmatched performance, reliability, & server utilization.HP Storage Works 8 Gbps PCI-e Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapters brings datacenter infrastructure components to a higher level of performance & efficiency with the ability to deliver twice the I/O performance of 4 Gbps HBAs. An 8 Gbps FC HBA purchased today is backward compatible with 4 & 2 Gbps storage networks & will protect future investments. When using storage intensive applications, such as backup/restore, database transactions, virtualization, & rich media, the increased performance of the 8 Gbps infrastructure enables more rapid storage & retrieval of critical information. Finally, 8 Gb PCI-e FC Host Bus Adapters provide a number of features that work together to reduce power consumption, thus delivering a "green" benefit within the server. ...

The Storage Works D2200sb Storage Blade delivers direct attached storage for c-Class servers, with support for up to twelve hot plug small form factor (SFF) SAS hard disk drives. The enclosure backplane provides a PCI Express connection to the adjacent c-Class server blade & enables high performance storage access without any additional cables. ...