HP fibre channel networking
Backwards compatible with existing 1 Gb/s HBAs.In the connected world of 21st century business, a manageable, secure network isnt optional - its a core requirement of every serious organisations infrastructure. For every internet, intranet and extranet the possibility of security lapses exists. HP 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 HP 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 HPs proactive approach to networking.Data availability, integrity, and storage have never been more important or more complicated than in todays enterprise computing environment. Employees, customers, and partners increasingly demand 24x7 data access, while the amount of storage space needed for this critical data is expected to double annually. To effectively supportthis explosive, often unpredictable growth in storagedemands, businesses require scalable, easy-to-manage solutions that also incorporate the considerable investment in storage equipment that may already be in place. Storage virtualisation is a key technology for enhancing storage availability without increasing administrative burden. HPs family of storage virtualisation products deliver a comprehensive storage network solution that enablesbusinesses to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, scalable data storage.Meeting todays explosive storage demands.The HP SAN provides enterprise storage users with flexible technologies and solutions that increase availability and improve operational support.Provides multi-path fail-over capability.
