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HP StorageWorks IP Distance Gateway

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Provides SAN over WAN data transfer between HP EVA systems and HP XP systems to improve SAN utilization and productivity by offering low-cost data transfers, sharing of devices and data replication.
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The HP StorageWorks IP Distance Gateway provides SAN over WAN connectivity for protecting and replicating data between HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) systems as well as HP StorageWorks XP Disk Arrays. By connecting islands of SANs over WANs, the IP Distance Gateway enables continuous access replication, both asynchronous and synchronous, SAN device sharing, data migration and other long distance data services. Providing long distance data services and the ability to copy, move and replicate data, both locally and over long distances. SANs have limited distance capabilities (35km) and IT managers need to share, protect and move data over greater distances than 35km. Routers and switches that link SANs over IP WANs is the primary method for most IT managers. The IP Distance Gateway uses the FCIP (Fibre Channel Internet Protocol) standard to extend SAN connectivity over the WAN.

This solution improves the performance and lowers the cost of data protection. It helps EVAs and XPs support the myriad of changing business requirements related to data management and retention, the growing needs for business continuance and disaster recovery solutions and other business and regulatory needs.

What's new

  • Now available in separate kits for EVA 4x00, EVA 6x00 and EVA 8x00 at a discounted price.
  • Kits include IP Distance Gateway, 1TB license for Continuous Access, 1TB license for Business Copy and Replication Solution Manager.

Features and Benefits

  • Agility - Can grow and expand SANs without limitations: The IP Distance Gateway allows for SAN device sharing and data replication services for HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) and HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array systems. It facilitates SAN growth and scalability without the limitations imposed on Fibre Channel SANs.

  • Simplicity - Utilizes established IP for data replication: The IP Distance Gateway provides SAN connectivity over WANs by routing Fibre Channel over standard Ethernet, expanding and bridging SANs around the globe. Individual SANs can still be managed using localized resources.

  • Value - Enables SAN device sharing: The IP Distance Gateway increases customer return on investment by enabling SANs to grow and scale independently.

  • Value - Discounted bundles provide all distance replication components in a single box: Not only are the software components discounted but so is the IP Distance Gateway, providing even lower cost distance replication.

  • Simplicity - Single part number to order all components: In addition to the IP Distance Gateway contained within the kit, Continuous Access, Business Copy and Replication Solution Manager are also provided.
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