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For many organizations, the storage infrastructure has evolved into a set of multiple disconnected SAN islands increasing complexity and costs. The HP StorageWorks B-Series Multi-Protocol Router Blade enables organizations to derive more value from the SAN infrastructure by providing the ability to connect SAN islands and share resources. This is done without the risk and complexity of merging them into a single large fabric, both for FCIP and native Fiber Channel connectivity. The resulting modular SAN design provides a more scalable, flexible and stable infrastructure that is not limited by distance, maximizing the business value of the SAN infrastructure. By being an option for the industry leading HP StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director, the HP MPR blade is able to provide these SAN services with the performance and high-availability characteristics of the director platform.
Multi-protocol SAN routers and gateways improve resource utilization by integrating storage and IP networking through: Superior scalability; Long distance support; Flexible multi-protocol support; Powerful network services for resource sharing
In the connected world of 21st century business, a manageable, secure network isn't optional - it's a core requirement of every serious organization's infrastructure. For every Internet, intranet and extranet the possibility of security lapses exists. ProCurve switches feature built-in security capabilities for safe, e-commerce communications throughout the network. Sensitive information can be shielded and protected for complete peace of mind. Plus with ProCurve policy-based management, the administration of security procedures is simpler than ever. Embedded intelligence, which examines the network, finds problems, automatically fixes what it can, and informs the IT administrator of problems that require their attention, is typical of HP's proactive approach to networking.
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