Benefits of HP StorageWorks All-in-One Storage Systems

• Lowers the cost and complexity of data management:The intuitive All-in-One Storage Manager interface radically simplifies the growth, management, and protection of data. Designed for IT generalists with no storage expertise, these systems can be setup and actively serving files in less than 30 minutes.
• Efficient, integrated, and protected:HP All-in-One Storage Systems offer an incredible degree of utility and flexibility by providing shared storage for multiple application servers, file serving for end-user clients, and data protection for both file and application data via disk-snapshots and backup software.
• Affordable and cost effective solution for growing application environments:Managed through a single interface, HP All-in-One Storage provides shared application storage (iSCSI SAN), file serving (NAS), and data protection below the cost of separate products and without the need to change your infrastructure.
• Application-centric storage management simplifies operation and lowers costs:View storage through an application-centric lens that hides complexity and turns storage back into a resource for your applications and end-users. HP All-in-One Storage is easier to manage and costs less to operate because it uses terms and functions that are familiar to application administrators.
• 'Best Practice' toolkit makes every IT Administrator look like a storage expert:HP All-in-One Storage Systems include tools to easily migrate and manage data using best practice settings. For example, iSCSI storage for a Microsoft Exchange Storage Group can be expertly setup and migrated in less than 10 mouse clicks, saving you time and reducing the potential for error.
• Shared storage for growing application servers (iSCSI SAN) enables efficient use of capacity:Sharing storage between servers is more efficient and costs less to manage over time when compared against adding additional drives to individual servers. Sharing storage means that you maximize investments in additional capacity while enabling easier growth and shorter backup windows.
• Enhanced file serving for end-user clients (NAS) to improve productivity and collaboration:Tuned for faster CIFS/NFS file serving performance (beyond standard Windows servers). Improves capacity utilization by reducing duplicate files within shared volumes. Increases the speed of end-user search with full-text document indexing.
• Comprehensive and integrated data protection to ensure easy roll-back and disaster recovery:Provides an easy mechanism to manage disk based snapshots for easy rollback, integrated data protection software for offsite and archive, hot plug disk drives (RAID), and hardware redundancy. Data can also be replicated to another system for enhanced disaster recovery.

Product Configurations

HP StorageWorks 400 All-in-One Storage System (AiO400):This entry-level rackable solution provides shared storage expansion for application servers (iSCSI SAN), enhanced file serving for end-user clients (NAS), and comprehensive data protection features. The AiO400 is an excellent solution for customers needing less than 1TB total raw capacity.

For Exchange environments, the AiO400 is an excellent solution for smaller storage groups with less than 100 mailboxes.

HP StorageWorks 600 All-in-One Storage System (AiO600):This tower/rack solution provides shared storage expansion for application servers (iSCSI SAN), enhanced file serving for end-user clients (NAS), and comprehensive data protection features. The AiO600 is an excellent solution for customers looking for increased capacity, scalability, and hardware redundancy. The AiO600 is available in both SATA and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) configurations.

For Exchange environments, AiO600 SATA configurations are appropriate for storage groups with less than 500 mailboxes while AiO600 SAS configurations support up to 1,000 mailboxes.

Software Feature Specifications for the AiO400 and AiO600

All-in-One Storage Management Interface:This single easy to use, integrated storage management tool can manage all aspects of the storage environment.

• Rapid startup tools for fast and easy installation and out-of-the box configuration
• Application data hosting and migration wizard using HP and Microsoft 'Best Practice' storage configurations for Microsoft Exchange 2003 Storage Groups and Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 databases running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platforms.
• Application data hosting and iSCSI Setup wizard for other 'User Defined' Application (Oracle, mySQL, etc...)
• File Share creation wizard with storage allocation and directory quota management.
• Data protection policy assignment (snapshots and backup) integrated into application migration and share creation wizards
• Application-level capacity provisioning and online growth for shares, SQL Server and Exchange. SQL Server support includes data file and log directory provisioning and Exchange support includes Mailstore, Publicstore and log directory provisioning.
• Quota monitoring and alerting per share or application.
• Remote management via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Terminal Services.

Shared Application Storage (iSCSI SAN):

• Microsoft iSCSI Storage Target is compliant with iSCSI industry standards supports standards-compliant iSCSI initiators including those for Microsoft, Linux, BSD, AIX, and Solaris

File/print serving (NAS):

• Native CIFS file serving support
• Microsoft Services for Network File System (NFS)
• HP Enhanced, File Server Management Console
• Single Instance Storage (SIS) to eliminate duplicate files and maximize available capacity.
• Full-text indexing to maximize productivity and allow for fast data retrieval.
• File Server Resource Manager for quotas, file screening and storage reporting
• Print Server management console with unlimited printer support
• Unlimited Client Access License (CAL) included

Integrated Data Protection

• RAID hard drive configurations (hot swappable drives)
• Disk-based snapshots for easy roll-back
• Scheduled or ad-hoc by application
• Managed through HP All-in-One Storage Manager
• Exchange and SQL Server aware snapshots ensure consistent data sets for the applications.
• 512 snapshots per independent iSCSI/Application volume. 64 snapshots for file share volumes. (Note: If iSCSI LUNs and file shares are on a common volume the iSCSI snapshot limit is 448.)
• Microsoft Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R) to enable scheduled replication to an alternate HP All-in-One Storage System, including
• DFS Management Console
• Configuration and Diagnostic Tools
• Full-featured data protection software
• HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express
• Automatic discovery of tape devices
• Software based Virtual Tape functionality
• Disk-to-disk-to-any data protection
• Redundant power supplies and cooling fans (AiO600 only)

Operating System:Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2, Standard Edition 

Product Specifications
	AiO400 (1.0TB SATA)	AiO600 (1.5TB SATA)	AiO600 (3.0TB SATA)	AiO600 (876GB SAS)
	Entry level all-in-one network storage	All-in-one network storage with hardware redundancy	Higher capacity all-in-one network storage with hardware redundancy	High performance all-in-one network storage with hardware redundancy
Integrated Application Data Storage (iSCSI SAN)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated File Serving (NAS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Data Protection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Form Factor	1U (rack)	5U (tower or rack)	5U (tower or rack)	5U (tower or rack)
Processor Type/Description	Dual-core Intel Pentium D 930 (3.0 GHz/800) Cache Memory 2 x 2MB L2	Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.67 GHz/1333 MHz FSB with 4MB (1x4MB) L2 Cache	Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.67 GHz/1333 MHz FSB with 4MB (1x4MB) L2 Cache	Dual Core Intel Xeon 2.67 GHz/1333 MHz FSB with 4MB (1x4MB) L2 Cache
Memory Standard/Max	1GB/4GB	1GB/4GB	1GB/4GB	1GB/4GB
Storage Included	1.0TB: 4 x 250GB SATA (Hot Plug)	1.5TB: 6 x 250GB SATA (Hot Plug)	3.0TB: 5 X 500GB SATA (Hot Plug)	876GB: 6 x 146GB Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) (Hot Plug)
Storage Expansion	MSA20 (external storage controller installed in place of SCSI HBA for tape backup)	MSA20/30/50	MSA20/30/50	MSA20/30/50
Remote Management	IPMI 2.0	iLO	iLO	iLO
Redundant Power/Fans	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Redundant Power Supply	none	Standard	Standard	Standard
Redundant Fans	none	Standard	Standard	Standard
Expansion Slots	(2) PCI-X 64 bit 133 MHz expansion slots (occupied)	(3) x4 PCI-Express (x8 connectors). (1) 64 bit, 133MHz 3.3V PCI-X. (2) 64 bit, 100MHz 3.3V PCI-X	(3) x4 PCI-Express (x8 connectors). (1) 64 bit, 133MHz 3.3V PCI-X. (2) 64 bit, 100MHz 3.3V PCI-X	(3) x4 PCI-Express (x8 connectors). (1) 64 bit, 133MHz 3.3V PCI-X. (2) 64 bit, 100MHz 3.3V PCI-X
Customer Profile	Small and mid-sized businesses and branch offices	Small and mid-sized businesses and branch offices	Small and mid-sized businesses and branch offices	Small and mid-sized businesses and branch offices
File Serving Support	CIFS and NFS	CIFS and NFS	CIFS and NFS	CIFS and NFS
Microsoft Exchange Performance Sizing	Can support up to 200 Exchange mailboxes under average workload	Can support up to 500 Exchange mailboxes under average workload	Can support up to 500 Exchange mailboxes under average workload	Can support up to 500 Exchange mailboxes under average workload
Application Expansion Support (iSCSI Initiators)	Compliant with iSCSI industry standards including iSCSI initiator support for Microsoft, Linux, BSD, AIX, and Solaris	Compliant with iSCSI industry standards including iSCSI initiator support for Microsoft, Linux, BSD, AIX, and Solaris	Compliant with iSCSI industry standards including iSCSI initiator support for Microsoft, Linux, BSD, AIX, and Solaris	Compliant with iSCSI industry standards including iSCSI initiator support for Microsoft, Linux, BSD, AIX, and Solaris
Data Protection Features	Hardware RAID (0/1/5/10), Snapshots (256 per volume), Integrated Tape Backup Software (HP Data Protector Express) SCSI HBA for connection to tape backup hardware	Hardware RAID (0/1/5/6/10), Snapshots (256 per volume), Integrated Tape Backup Software (HP Data Protector Express) SCSI HBA for connection to tape backup hardware	Hardware RAID (0/1/5/6/10), Snapshots (256 per volume), Integrated Tape Backup Software (HP Data Protector Express) SCSI HBA for connection to tape backup hardware	Hardware RAID (0/1/5/6/10), Snapshots (256 per volume), Integrated Tape Backup Software (HP Data Protector Express) SCSI HBA for connection to tape backup hardware
Replication Features	Scheduled replication to 2nd AiO400/600 via Microsoft DFS-R	Scheduled replication to 2nd AiO400/600 via Microsoft DFS-R	Scheduled replication to 2nd AiO400/600 via Microsoft DFS-R	Scheduled replication to 2nd AiO400/600 via Microsoft DFS-R
Storage Controller	4 port hardware RAID controller (RAID 0/1/5/10)	Smart Array E200i Controller w/128MB BBWC (RAID 0/1/5/10	Smart Array E200i Controller w/128MB BBWC (RAID 0/1/5/10)	Smart Array E200i Controller w/128MB BBWC (RAID 0/1/5/10)
Network Controller	Embedded Dual Port Broadcom 5751 and 5721 10/100/1000	Embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter with TCP/IP Offload Engine plus Additional Dual port NC7170 10/100/1000T	Embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter with TCP/IP Offload Engine plus Additional Dual port NC7170 10/100/1000T	Embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter with TCP/IP Offload Engine plus Additional Dual port NC7170 10/100/1000T
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (Standard Edition)	Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (Standard Edition)	Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (Standard Edition)	Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (Standard Edition)
Optical Drive	8x DVD+RW internal	HP DVD+R/RW 16X	HP DVD+R/RW 16X	HP DVD+R/RW 16X
Hardware Warranty	3-1-1 warranty (3 yrs parts exchange, 1 yr labor, and 1 yr on-site, next business day response)	3-3-3 warranty (3 yrs parts exchange, 3 yrs labor, and 3 yrs on-site, next business day response)	3-3-3 warranty (3 yrs parts exchange, 3 yrs labor, and 3 yrs on-site, next business day response)	3-3-3 warranty (3 yrs parts exchange, 3 yrs labor, and 3 yrs on-site, next business day response)
Software Support	One year 9 hrs/day, 5 days/week of software advisory and remedial software telephone support.	One year 9 hrs/day, 5 days/week of software advisory and remedial software telephone support.	One year 9 hrs/day, 5 days/week of software advisory and remedial software telephone support.	One year 9 hrs/day, 5 days/week of software advisory and remedial software telephone support.

Answers

Q1. What is the difference between this solution and similar systems marketed as ‘unified storage’? A1. ‘Unified storage’ is not a new concept in the storage industry. For several years, companies including HP have provided products that can deliver network attached storage (NAS) functionality as well as storage area network (SAN) functionality via the iSCSI storage interface. However, network storage technologies are generally not designed with the needs of smaller customers in mind. HP All-in-One Storage Systems do provide unified NAS/SAN functionality but that is where they leave the competition behind. HP All-in-One Storage Systems go beyond unified storage by tightly integrating storage with comprehensive data protection software and a revolutionary management interface designed specifically for the types of IT professionals that manage small and mid-size IT environments. Designed for IT generalists, not storage experts, these tools handle all of the underlying storage tasks and present capacity usage in application-centric terms, giving application administrators’ newfound control over the capacity allocation and data protection related to their rapidly growing application data environments. Administrators can quickly and easily expand application data areas, migrate data from capacity constrained application servers, implement disk and tape backup policies, setup end-user file shares, and more. Q2. What is difference between this solution and bundling HP ProLiant Storage Server, iSCSI Feature Pack and HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express software? A2. HP All-in-One Storage Systems are built using industry standard building blocks and utilize components such as HP Data Protector Express software to enable key functions. However, the HP All-in-One Storage family is much more than a simple bundle. HP is lowering the cost and complexity of storage and enabling smaller installations by integrating these various technologies and storage functions under a radically simple management console; now customers can utilize a single interface to gain control of their storage. The All-in-One Storage Manager includes intelligent tools which have been designed specifically for the types of IT professionals that manage small and mid-size IT environments. Designed for IT generalists, not storage experts. These tools handle all of the underlying storage tasks and present capacity usage in application-centric terms, giving application administrators’ newfound control over the capacity allocation and data protection related to their rapidly growing application data environments. Administrators can quickly and easily expand application data areas, migrate data from capacity constrained application servers, implement disk and tape backup policies, setup end-user file shares, and more. Q3. How do HP All-in-One Storage Systems compare to separate SAN, NAS, and Data Protection products? A3. HP is a market leader in storage technology for small and mid-size companies and has individual products which provide application data storage (SAN), file/print serving (NAS), and data protection functions. These individual products are an excellent option for customers looking to implement only a single function such as file serving (HP ProLiant Storage Server) or who need the higher performance and scalability of a dedicated application storage array like the HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array (MSA) or HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA). HP also develops standalone data protection software solutions for installation on existing servers or network environments (HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Software) HP All-in-One Storage Systems focus on affordability, integration, and ease of use by providing these three functions under a radically simple management umbrella designed for the types of IT professionals that manage small and mid-size IT environments. The AiO400 and AiO600 cost substantially less than implementing these separate products and the integrated management lowers the cost and complexity of expanding storage environments. Choose an HP All-in-One Storage System instead of network attached storage (NAS) when you would like the ability to expand application servers via the iSCSI SAN technology and/or when you would like integrated data protection software. Choose an HP All-in-One Storage System instead of a dedicated storage area network (SAN) when you need a lower cost solution, if you also need to serve files, and when you value ease of use and management over high performance scalability. Q4. Is my data safe and secure… What happens if there is a disaster with my HP All-in-One Storage System? A4. As a leader in server and storage solutions for small and mid-size companies, HP understands how critical it is that your data is safe and secure. That is why we have taken so many steps to insure that your experience will be worry-free. Data protection is a core aspect of all HP All-in-One Storage Systems. Administrators can implement flexible data protection policies for different data stores. Snapshots provide fast and easy backup and restore enabling roll-back in the case of problems. HP integrated a full version of HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Software into the All-in-One Storage Manager so that data can be backed up and recovered from tape, virtual tape, optical, or external disk on the network. HP All-in-One Storage Systems run Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, which enables replication (DFS-R) from one system to another which enables rapid recovery in the event of a disaster. Second, we built redundant hardware features into the product itself. Every All-in-One Storage System includes hot-swappable redundant hard drives with hardware RAID so that you are safe against drive failure. The AiO600 adds hardware redundancy by coming standard with redundant hot swappable power and cooling systems. Third, HP All-in-One Storage Systems integrate into the larger HP data protection infrastructure. They use HP industry standard hardware components enable fast recovery because parts are easier to locate and service personal are better trained. They also integrate with HP’s Tape Backup solutions which have the One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) feature allowing the All-in-One Storage System to be rebuilt with the touch of a button in the event of a hardware failure. Lastly, HP’s award winning support organization and partner network is available to help keep your data safe and secure. Optional Care Packs enable hardware replacement in as little as 4 hours with 24/7/365 access to support professionals. Q5. What happens if I outgrow my All-in-One Storage System and need to move to a dedicated high performance Fibre Channel Array? A5. HP All-in-One Storage Systems can be expanded through the addition of external direct attached storage arrays but if your business reaches the point that it needs a consolidated high performance storage array you will benefit from HP’s universal drive carrier technology. This enables you to simply take the drives out of your All-in-One Storage System and plug them straight into an HP StorageWorks Modular Storage Array, giving you a simple and cost effective long term upgrade path. Q6. What resources does HP commit to services? A6. HP has over 60,000 service professionals in over 160 countries, a global services network of 16 strategically located customer support centers WW delivering 24x7 problem solving help by telephone, the internet, and using electronic service tools, and over 5,000 professionals focused exclusively on storage. Q7. What expertise does HP have in Microsoft Exchange and SQL environments and how has this expertise gone into the HP All-in-One Storage System? A7. HP employs more than 28,000 Microsoft-trained professionals including over 3,400 Microsoft-certified professionals. HP has over 11 million Windows seats and more than 13 million Microsoft Exchange seats deployed or under contract. Endorsed by Microsoft as a Worldwide Prime Integrator for Microsoft Windows 2003 Storage Server R2, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange 2003, Microsoft BizTalk 2004, and Microsoft .NET technologies. HP Services manages 300,000 Microsoft Exchange mailboxes and server environments, 500,000 Microsoft Windows desktops and laptops worldwide and has relationships with 61,000 Microsoft employees, vendors, and contractors in up to 68 countries. This cumulative experience in Microsoft environments has gone into the development of the HP All-in-One Storage System. Specifically, the ‘best practice’ storage algorithms for migrating and storing Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server data. This experience also means that HP and HP partners have the knowledge and experience to support your business. Q8. What other applicable services does HP offer? A8. HP has a very broad set of lifecycle services that can assist with initial overall design and implementation, as well as capacity and performance tuning, or even obsolescence or eventually even disposal services…covering the entire lifecycle. HP can help you with IT processes like backup, disaster recovery, server and/or storage consolidation…whatever IT area you want help to address.