The HP Medical Archive solution (MAS) is a specialized archiving platform to help global healthcare providers of all sizes address exploding medical image retention requirements. With MAS, healthcare providers can strengthen their focus on improving patient care and adhering to strict compliance regulations by ensuring fast-growing medical image data are securely indexed, preserved, and continuously accessible. The grid architecture satisfies the scalability and performance requirements of healthcare providers at a price point any customer can afford.

HP MAS is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class 1 Medical Device, which mandates that HP follow the FDA's good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure that product functionality is consistently maintained in accordance with HP's go-to-market messaging and strategies. HP MAS is designed specifically to manage medical fixed content, ranging from large, multi-dimensional medical images and movies to smaller electronic patient records. MAS is an expandable appliance composed of integrated HP disk storage and ProLiant servers with indexing and policy management software to provide long-term retention of medical data. What differentiates MAS in the market is its ability to improve care delivery and facilitate compliance by providing high availability for safe, secure storage of images while reducing the cost and management of medical fixed content by consolidating historical data from multiple sources to lower cost media. The latter feature, bolstered by the native ability to enable information management (IM) policy-based migration across storage tiers, helps providers continuously align the business value of images and studies with appropriate retention policies.

The HP MAS modular appliance is composed of Infrastructure Nodes/components and Storage Nodes, which form a unified archive based on a grid architecture. Each node consists of multiple software services operating on a server that manages a fixed capacity storage resource. MAS nodes can be configured together and tailored to a customer's deployment requirements for single site (SS), single site plus disaster recovery site (SS+DR), multi-site or multi-site hub and spoke topologies.

The new HP MAS platform is based on a single suite of 2U nodes built on HP ProLiant servers. All Infrastructure Nodes (Admin/Gateway, Gateway, and Control), and the SAS and SATA Storage Nodes, including Combo Nodes, leverage the ProLiant DL320s storage server platform. Storage Area Network (SAN) and Tape Storage Nodes leverage the ProLiant DL380 G5 server platform. The compact nature of the node backbone enables an impressive rack density increase, which translates to a reduction in deployment size, as well as a decrease in power, cooling, and floor space requirements in customer data centers.

Platform

• Single suite of 2U nodes based on HP ProLiant servers (DL320s and DL380 G5)
• 6.0 TB bundle (sku change) composed of one (1) Admin/Gateway Node (DL320s) and two (2) unique 3.0 TB SATA

Control/Storage Combo Nodes

• 10.0 TB SATA Storage Nodes using 1.0 TB SATA drives
• SAN-attached Storage Node expansion up to 32 TB per node (includes a grid server with software, Host Bus Adapter (HBA), and a 2.5 TB License to Use (LTU) to incorporate part of local SAN arrays into the grid. Variable size from 2.5 TB through 32 TB
• SAS Storage Nodes (using 450 GB SAS drives to replace SCSI Storage Nodes) with 3.0 TB and 4.5 TB of storage
• SAS Combo Nodes (Control/Storage Nodes) with 2.4 TB and 3.6 TB of storage
• SATA Combo Nodes (Control/Storage Nodes) with 2.0 TB, 4.0 TB, 6.0 TB and 8.0 TB of storage
• Ability to integrate four storage tiers (SAN, SAS, SATA, and tape) into a single, centrally-managed archive

Functionality and Performance

• Increased storage density enables improved data center efficiency with reduced power and cooling
• Security enhancements for enterprise grids
• Manage more images with less infrastructure: Gateway Node scalability: 200 million objects managed per Gateway Node replication group (two Gateway Nodes) and enhanced management of objects up to 60 GB in size

Deployment, service and support

• Comprehensive factory racking for all storage and infrastructure nodes
• Single point of software installation for all configurations via the Admin Node
• Online secondary file system gateway (FSG) during backup process to maintain continuous access to the grid

Operating System (OS), Software, and System enhancements

• Integration of HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) and Network Node Manager hardware and software monitoring agents into the MAS OS for direct exposure of hardware status and simple network message protocol (SNMP) alerts on all building block nodes in a grid configuration.

HP B3000CL Medical Archive Solution Storage Node (3.0 TB SAS)

HP Medical Archive solution infrastructure nodes are available to enhance and expand existing deployed configurations as well as create new installations.

HP A2500CL Medical Archive Solution Storage Node (2.5 TB SATA)

The HP MAS architecture provides a secure, reliable, and high performance solution for the storage and distribution of very high volumes of medical fixed content within a data center, an optional disaster recovery site, and/or co-located with data sources or clinical sites.

HP MAS is composed of Infrastructure Nodes (Admin/Gateway, Gateway, and Control Nodes) and various types/capacities of Storage Nodes. In addition, combined Control/Storage (Combo) Nodes can be used at smaller sites. A single MAS grid can accommodate various types/capacities of SAN, SAS, SATA, and Tape Storage Nodes (or Combo Nodes) to enable the development of an HP-supported multi-tier archive. Native IM policy-based migration allows the automated movement of medical images between storage tiers to optimize the existing storage infrastructure and align the business value of images with the right media tiers over time.

Within a given facility, all nodes are interconnected using standard TCP/IP networking, and communicate with local medical imaging applications, such as Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS), workstations, and modalities. Wide area network (WAN) links extend the grid, enabling off-site replication of content for disaster recovery.

HP MAS deployments rely on open standards for interoperability with external hospital systems. Exchange of clinical data with external imaging applications, including PACS, viewing workstations, and modalities, takes place over standardized network file system protocols (NFS/CIFS) or (optionally) via established imaging protocols, including Digital Communication in Medicine (DICOM).

The HP MAS 6.0 TB bundle (single sku) is composed of one (1) Admin/Gateway Node and two (2) unique 3.0 TB SATA Control/Storage/Gateway Combo Nodes. A base MAS configuration has the functionality of one (1) Gateway Node (or 1 Admin/Gateway Node), two Control Nodes, and a minimum of two Storage nodes; however, this can change depending on customer requirements. In some cases Combo Nodes are used instead, so the type and number of nodes in a grid can vary according to imaging environment requirements. The various components and nodes are described below.

• MAS Infrastructure Cabinet
  • Base or expansion cabinet required for housing the Infrastructure Nodes/components and Storage Nodes. The cabinets can host a variable number of Storage, Control, Gateway, Admin/Gateway and Combo Nodes depending on the specific configuration.
  • Functions and configuration details:
    • Includes the physical 42U rack and all power, communication, and management infrastructure that may be used in an installation. The cabinet has predefined locations for each infrastructure component and storage node.
• MAS Cabinet Connectivity Kit (CCK)
  • The CCK consists of two switch routers for redundancy.
  • In SS configurations: Required to interconnect the base cabinet with the first expansion cabinet only (Quantity 2 required for this configuration).
  • In SS+DR configurations: Required to interconnect the base cabinet at both sites only (Quantity 2 required for this configuration).
• MAS WAN Connectivity Kit (WCK)
  • The WCK is used to interconnect the two base MAS racks in a SS+DR or enterprise configuration via a private network instead of using a local customer network. It consists of two routers that are installed in the base cabinet at each site and are connected to the routers in the CCKs.
  • It is not required in SS configurations.
  • The WCK requires installation of the CCK.
  • MAS Storage Nodes replicate data across the grid. At the level of the Storage Node (any mode or model), encryption provides secure data storage and transmission (via an internal HTTP API) to ensure that image transfers across the grid are secure. Multiple Storage Nodes of any mode/model can be added to the MAS grid depending on capacity requirements, the need for redundancy, and performance/configuration guidelines for best practices.
• MAS SAN Storage and Combo Nodes
  • SAN Storage and Combo Nodes are composed of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS, Storage Node software, and (not included) a local SAN array for object storage. SAN Combo Nodes also have Control Node software in addition to the aforementioned components.
  • A single SAN-attached Storage Node supports from 2.5 TB to 32TB of SAN storage in a local SAN array.
• MAS SAS Storage and Combo Nodes
  • SAS Storage Nodes consist of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS, Storage Node software and embedded disk for object storage. SAS Combo Nodes also have Control Node software in addition to the aforementioned components.
  • SAS Storage Nodes support either 3.0 or 4.5 TB of effective capacity depending on the mode and model.
  • SAS Combo Nodes support 2.4 TB or 3.6 TB of effective capacity depending on the mode and model.
• MAS SATA Storage and Combo Nodes
  • SATA Storage Nodes consist of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS, Storage Node software and embedded disk for object storage. SATA Combo Nodes also have Control Node software in addition to the aforementioned components.
  • SATA Storage Nodes support between 2.5 TB and 10.0 TB of effective capacity depending on the mode and model.
  • SATA Combo Storage Nodes support between 2.0 TB and 8.0 TB of effective capacity depending on the mode and model.
• MAS Tape Node
  • The MAS Tape Node consists of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS, Storage Node software, an Ultra320 HBA, a 4.0 GB Fibre-Channel HBA, and a network interface to connect to a local middleware (tape software) server and tape library for object storage.
  • A single Tape Storage Node interfaces to a separately-provided middleware server that can interface to any external tape library
• MAS Control Node
  • The Control Node consists of a server with SAS drives for the Linux OS, Control Node software, and SQL server database (DB) operation. It provides object management (an object is a single medical study, comprised of many images), indexes, manages, replicates, and synchronizes object metadata, and acts as the "brains" behind object replication.
  • The Control Node manages storage policies and internal grid communications and provides policing and authentication.
  • At the level of the Control Node the GE Optimized Storage (GEOS) feature can be deployed to enhance a dual GE Enterprise Archive (EA) version 3.0 or later imaging application environment. This included HP MAS software feature ensures that each MAS unit integrated with an EA server only stores one (1) copy of all data. Additionally, HP MAS rebuilds lost or corrupt data behind either of the two EAs without requiring EA manual or automatic involvement.
  • Best Practices: The minimum deployment in an HP MAS grid is two Control Nodes (or two Control/Storage Combo Nodes of any mode/capacity) to provide database redundancy. Additional Control (or Combo) Nodes can be added for grid resiliency in a distributed environment to control local access and storage with limited or unreliable WAN or to extend the number of objects supported on the grid for larger systems.
MAS Gateway Node
• The Gateway Node consists of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS, Gateway Node software, and SAS drives for Gateway cache. CIFS and NFS mounts provided by the Linux OS services are managed by HP MAS software within the Gateway Node.
• The GN6000CL Gateway Node contains Storage Node software in addition to the features listed above to provide a larger local cache to a remote site. The GN2000CL does not contain this additional software.
• The Gateway Node acts as interface to the MAS grid for client systems (e.g., PACS) and presents the MAS grid to client systems as a near-limitless network mounted drive. The archiving application only has to deposit the file in the CIFS/NFS interface with immediate response from the MAS grid.
• The Gateway Node can be utilized as fast file-cache for remote sites (up to 2.0 TB of cache for objects up to 60 GB in size, and manages up to 200 million objects per Gateway Node replication group (two Gateway Nodes).
• The Parallel Fetch software feature (included and applied on the Gateway Node) will streamline retrieval of additional images within a given study when the first image is retrieved to speed up viewing exams for some PACS applications. This is advantageous for PACS which do not containerize all images in a study prior to archival. Also, the Selective WORM feature enables flexibility to select which data types require WORM (file or path name-based) and the ability to enhanceWORM duration. Both Parallel Fetch and Selective WORM software features are included, giving customers the choice to deploy them.
• Best Practice: The minimum deployment in an HP MAS grid is typically two Gateway Nodes to provide interface redundancy to the imaging (e.g., PACS) application. Additional Gateway Nodes can be added for resiliency. In a distributed environment, Gateway Nodes can provide the interface to the local PACS (or other imaging application), cache the inbound data, and then communicate to the appropriate Storage Node for archival storage.
• MAS Admin/Gateway Node
  • This node consists of a server with SAS hard drives for the Linux OS and Admin Node software, and it provides centralized management, an administrative interface, and user access security.
  • The Admin/Gateway Node collects real-time and historical data for alerts, reporting, troubleshooting, auditing and analysis.
  • Best Practice: Only one Admin/Gateway Node is needed for the MAS grid, although one (1) per monitoring site is recommended for redundancy.
• SAN LTU
  • This LTU extends the SAN Storage Node to incorporate local SAN storage in 500 GB increments up to a total of 32 TB SAN storage per node.
• MAS DICOM Option Software
  • This optional software adds DICOM interface connectivity for:
    • Multi-PACS environments.
    • Pre-PACS environments where modalities and DICOM workstations connect to the archive.
• It can be purchased initially or added at a later date after installation.
• It provides the following DICOM functionality for medical imaging exams and associated objects:
  • Storage Class Provider (SCP) - Storage of imaging exams by external devices.
  • Storage Class User (SCU) - Retrieval of imaging exams.
  • Query Provider (QRP) - Allow external devices to query for specific exams.
  • Complete details of the DICOM specification are available in the HP MAS DICOM Conformance statement.

• 2.5 TB capacity license SAN Storage Node (expandable)
• HP DL380 G5, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply (DL380 G5)
• 146GB, 3G SAS 10k SFF Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• StorageWorks LC/LC 15m FC cables - Quantity 2
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 2.5 TB expandable SAN Storage Node
• HP DL380 G5, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 146GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 8
• StorageWorks LC/LC 15m FC cables - Quantity 2
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 3.0 TB SAS Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 300GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 4.5 TB SAS Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 2.4 TB SAS Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 300GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 3.6 TB SAS Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 2.5 TB SATA Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 250GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 5.0 TB SATA Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 500GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 7.5 TB SATA Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 750GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 10.0 TB SATA Storage Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 1.0TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 12
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software

• 2.0 TB SATA Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 250GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 4.0 TB SATA Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 500GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 6.0 TB SATA Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 750GB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• 8.0 TB SATA Combo Node
• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 1.0TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• HP Medical Archive solution Control and Storage Node software

• HP DL380 G5, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 2GB DIMM, CD-RW/DVD
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply (DL380 G5)
• 146GB, 3G SAS 10k SFF Hard Drive - Quantity 8
• NC360T PCI-E Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter - Quantity 2
• 40 ft CAT5e customer network cable
• HP Medical Archive solution Tape Node software

• 10642 G2 (42U) Rack Cabinet with Shock Pallet
• HP ProCurve Switch 2810 - Quantity 2 (for data network)
• HP ProCurve Switch 2610 - Quantity 1 (for management network)
• TFT7600RKM (all-in-one monitor/keyboard) and KVM Switch.
• HP Power distribution Units
• Network cabling and cable management harness

• ProCurve 3500yl-24G Switch - Quantity 2
• CAT5e system network cables

• ProCurve 7102dl - Quantity 2
• CAT5e system network cables
• 40 ft CAT5e customer network cable - Quantity 2

• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 250GB, 7.5k SATA 3.5" SP Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• NC360T PCI-E Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter - Quantity 2
• HP Medical Archive solution Gateway Node software

• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 750GB, 7.2k SATA 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 10
• NC360T PCI-E Four Port Gigabit Server Adapter - Quantity 1
• HP Medical Archive solution Gateway Node software

• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 72GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 2
• 146GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 6
• HP Medical Archive solution Control Node software

• HP DL320s, 2.67 GHz dual core Xeon processor, 4GB RAM
• Hot Plug AC Redundant Power Supply
• 146GB, 3G SAS 15k 3.5" DP Hard Drive - Quantity 8
• NC360T PCI-E Four Port Gigabit Server Adapter - Quantity 1
• HP Medical Archive solution Admin and Gateway Node software

• S10614 G1 (14U) rack cabinet with shock pallet
• HP ProCurve Switch 2810 - Quantity 2 (for data network)
• HP ProCurve Switch 2610 - Quantity 1 (for management network)
• TFT7600RKM (all-in-one monitor/keyboard) and KVM Switch
• HP Power distribution Units (PDUs)
• Network cabling
• Admin/Gateway Node - Quantity 1
• 3.0 TB SATA Control/Storage/Gateway Combo Node - Quantity 2
• HP Medical Archive solution Storage Node software
• HP Medical Archive solution Control Node software
• HP Medical Archive solution Gateway Node software
• HP Medical Archive solution Admin Node software

• HP Services will provide product support which gives the customer access to HP's experienced technical support resources as well as access to HP's Information Services database for support on a variety of multi-vendor/multi-platform software products. Product support includes escalations and problem coordination with the appropriate engineering groups.
• Product Warranty: The first year warranty includes both hardware (HW) and software (SW) support to reflect the total solution value of HP MAS. This includes 9 x 5 coverage, as well as 4 hour response for HW related calls along with 9 x 5 telephone assistance for SW related calls.
• Installation & Startup: This applies to the base HP MAS deployment as well as to each building block (component and/or node) and is based on the size and number of nodes in the deployment. The HP specialist will initially collect needed network information to configure HP MAS. HP specialists will go on site to unpack and test the hardware components, and then install and verify the HP MAS software. Finally, the specialists will provide a customer orientation.
  • HP Software Professional Services Organization (HPSW PSO) is responsible for the Installation and Startup service. To utilize this PSO service the customer will be provided with a statement of work (SOW) for their installation.
• Support Warranty: HP CarePack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand your extended product warranty with easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your hardware and software investments. They let you choose the support levels that meet your business requirements and help you optimize total cost of ownership.
  • The SupportPlus service improves the support coverage window to 13 x 5 and can be applied to the first year and/or extended for 3 years. The SupportPlus 24 service improves the support coverage window to 24 x 7 and can be applied to the first year and/or extended for 3 years. Additionally, 4- and 5-year CarePacks can be sold only after approval from the Software Deal Desk (required to book).
• Software Upgrade Service: The HP MAS SW Upgrade Service is performed by HPSW PSO to help ensure the updates are properly installed. Starting with this MAS 3.5 release a warranty upgrade service is no longer bundled with the product. Using a SOWHPSW PSO will schedule and execute upgrades as required. The cost of this upgrade service is based on the configuration, size of the grid, and distance between sites.
• Custom Services: Additional, customized, SOW services are available from HPSW PSO to assist in whatever area of expertise is required. This can range from advanced design and implementation of multi-site MAS deployments, or advanced usage and implementation of data policies for efficient data management.

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