Network Attached Storage (NAS) provides a flexible, intelligent, simple-to-manage solution for file-and-print and application-storage consolidation – without the need for investment in a fibre-channel infrastructure.
HP provides a range of NAS solutions, all built on HP ProLiant Storage Servers. These preloaded, pre-configured devices offer “plug-and-play” connectivity to your existing Ethernet-based infrastructure, and are fully tested to ensure functionality, performance and compatibility.
If you want to consolidate your existing file servers and storage devices, they offer the perfect single solution for:
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Dedicated file and print serving – powered by Microsoft® Windows Storage Server™ 2003 and simplified web-based management.
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Application data hosting – thanks to iSCSI target technology, which enables you to host block-level application data on an Ethernet-based infrastructure.
Industry-leading technology
HP ProLiant Storage Servers ensure best integration of the three industry-leading standards on which they are built:
HP ProLiant server technology – industry-leading platforms, featuring technologies such as:
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Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management
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HP Systems Insight Manager control
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HP Smart Array technology
HP StorageWorks technology – seamless compatibility with HP Modular Smart Array (MSA) technology provides:
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Simple, integrated storage management
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Instant ProLiant server upgrade via DAS-to-SAN (DtS) migration
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Scalable storage capacity using MSA disk enclosures (SCSI or SATA)
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Easy entry to NAS/SAN fusion with HP StorageWorks MSA, EVA or XP arrays
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 – preloaded and pre-configured on HP NAS devices, for a solution that:
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Is ready to deploy, straight from the box
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Is fully tested to ensure functionality, performance and compatibility
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Offers best integration with existing Windows platform environments
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