A SAN is a high-speed, high-bandwidth storage network that logically connects storage to servers. SAN topologies (switched fabric or arbitrated loops) extend the concepts offered by traditional server/storage connections and deliver more flexibility, availability, integrated management and performance. SANs are the first IT solutions to offer the assurance that all systems can access any information in the enterprise at any time.
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. 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 HPs proactive approach to networking.
The HP StorageWorks PCI-X to Fibre Channel HBAs FCA2404 offers a lower priced higher performance HBA with increased storage array support than existing product. Also broadens the storage array support to include the EVA, v2, v3 XP and VA arrays.
The HP StorageWorks FCA2404 is a single channel HBA. It is a 2 Gb, 133 MHz, PCI-X to Fibre Channel HBAs that support Windows Server 2003, 64-bit operating system single path fail over connectivity between Itanium servers and HP StorageWorks Disc Arrays. The operating systems version supported is Windows Server 2003, 64-bit connecting the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array v2, HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 5000, HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 3000, XP and VA storage arrays.
