HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array

As an entry-level high-end array, the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array delivers "always-on" availability for mission-critical IT environments. Boot-once scalability and heterogeneous connectivity in a compact footprint increases business agility and decreases the stress of running applications where downtime is not an option. The XP10000 is designed for organizations that demand the most from their storage. No single-point-of-failure and non-disruptive online upgrades ensure that data is always available.

Outstanding random and sequential performance is ideal for database, OLTP, Oracle, SAP, and Exchange workloads. Advanced virtualization technology simplifies the lifecycle management of data in heterogeneous SAN environments by supporting up to 16 Petabytes of external storage-all of which can be managed from one single pane of glass. Flexible secure array partitioning eases management, while array-to-array local and remote data copying enables multi-site disaster tolerance. World-class service and support for IT environments meets the most demanding needs.

In a world where every business decision triggers an IT event, the XP10000 enables an adaptive enterprise--one that can quickly capitalize on and manage change. The breadth and value of the XP10000 capabilities ensure the ability to demand more agility for adapting to real-time business needs. Information is protected and available by uncompromised simplicity through consolidation and management efficiencies.

HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array delivers "always-on" availability for mission-critical IT environments. Boot-once scalability and heterogeneous connectivity in a compact footprint increases business agility and decreases the stress of running applications where downtime is not an option. The XP10000 also supports a large number of operating systems and offers very robust solutions.

Extreme reliability means never losing any data, no matter what happens.

• The XP10000 provides "always-on" reliability with no single-point-of-failure and redundant hot-swappable components, including: disk drives, fans, processors, I/O interfaces, power supplies, batteries and control processors.
• This redundancy is further enhanced by the inherent RAID technology, which includes RAID 6 (6D+2P) that allows up to two disk drives of eight to fail and still maintain data availability.
• The XP10000 is also connected to HP's "Storage Technology Center" and is constantly being monitored by HP for any potential issues, so they can be proactively addressed before they can cause a problem.

Continuous availability is a vital requirement for most companies today. The costs associated with system downtime are skyrocketing. The XP10000 enables 24×7 operation in several ways:

• RAID technology and redundant data paths ensure that there is no single point-of-failure, virtually eliminating the likelihood of unplanned shutdown. If one of the two data paths fails, the other path takes over automatically. HP's "Storage Technology Center" is alerted to any problem, and that problem is quickly fixed with a minimum of stress while all data remains accessible.
• The XP10000 offer a painless growth path; it can be upgraded without ever taking the system down, so you can add capacity as required without disrupting business operations. In addition, HP's management software makes it easy to manage several additional arrays from a single console, so your storage capacity can grow without increasing demands on administrative staff.
• Integration with Business Copy XP and Continuous Access XP data replication software; as well as Cluster Extension XP and many 3rd party clustering software utilities enable continuous operation over multiple sites to protect against a local disaster.
• In case you need to restore data after a physical disaster, data replication techniques of HP's Business Copy XP and Continuous Access XP software with full integration within HP OpenView Data Protector backup management software ensures that you can rapidly restore your data and return to normal operation quickly and efficiently.
• In case of power outages data is protected in Cache or Shared Memory for at least 36 hours by nickel hydride batteries.

The XP10000 allows you to start with the configuration you need today and scale up as your needs grow. Scales from 0 drives to 240 and to over 95 TB* of raw storage capacity inside a single array. This scalability permits organizations to accommodate constant growing storage needs without ever having to upgrade the box.

• Online upgrades allow for no interruptions to applications and never require a full-box/forklift upgrade
• 120 disk drives in the primary rack
• 120 disk drives in the second rack
• Over 95 TB of internal capacity, 16 PB of external capacity, 64 GB of Cache, and 6 GB of Shared Memory

The XP10000 simplifies the management of heterogeneous SAN environments through its ability to support up to 16 PB of external storage-all configured 'behind' a single XP and managed from one single pane of glass. HP StorageWorks External Storage XP software uses advanced virtualization technology to allow storage administrators to host XP10000 Disk Array LUNs on externally attached disk arrays. In addition, no internal disks are required in the XP10000 in order to manage the externally connected storage arrays.

Instead of seeing a confusing collection of dissimilar arrays, host systems perceive all the data to be stored inside the XP disk array. In effect, the XP disk array becomes the storage controller for a flexible, multi-tiered collection of storage with a range of cost and performance capabilities. By configuring current or legacy storage systems behind a single XP10000, data can be moved back and forth dynamically across tiers, all of which is invisible to the applications.

The XP10000's virtualization feature also reduces the total cost of storage ownership by:

• Exploiting common storage management across multiple vendors' systems
• Easily deploying a dual-vendor policy
• Facilitating simpler and lower cost data migrations
• Increasing storage utilization
• Extending the life of legacy storage

Supported arrays include the HP StorageWorks MSA family of low-cost arrays, the HP EVA disk array family, the HP XP disk array family, and many current and legacy arrays from other storage providers, including EMC, IBM, and HDS.

For a complete/up-to-date list of supported arrays and accompanying firmware versions, please contact your HP representative.

The XP10000 offers industry-leading performance through which customers can achieve outstanding levels of random I/O support for database, OLTP, data warehousing and other I/O intensive applications.

• Max Sequential Performance = 1.3 GB/s
• Max Random Performance Cache = 700,000 IOPS
• Max Random Performance Disk = 16,000 IOPS
• Max Random Cache Hit (single port) = 35,000 IOPS
• Max Data Bandwidth = 8.5 GB/s
• Max Control Bandwidth = 3.6 GB/s

A wide variety of servers and operating systems can be connected to an XP disk array

• HP-UX
• Windows - W2K, 2003
• LINUX - IA2, Red Hat
• HP OpenVMS
• HP NonStop
• Mainframe
• HP Tru64 UNIX
• IBM AIX
• Sun Solaris
• Dynix PTX, NCR

The XP10000 can be connected through all popular host interconnections

• Fibre Channel
• FICON
• ESCON
• iSCSI

The HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array is designed with no single point of component failure. It has full component and function redundancy, providing full fault tolerance for disk array processors, shared memory, cache, control and data connections, power supplies, cooling fans, and batteries. The XP has redundant power supplies with multiple connections to AC power from different sources, using single-phase in 50 or 60 Hz.

• 8, 16, and 32 port 2 Gbps auto sensing short-wave and long-wave Fibre Channel
• 8, 16, and 32 port 4 Gbps auto sensing short-wave and long-wave Fibre Channel
• 16 port ExSA Channel (ESCON compatible)
• 8 port 2 Gbps auto-sensing FICON in both short-and long-wave versions
• 16 port 2 Gbps auto-sensing FICON in both short-and long-wave versions
• 16 port 4 Gbps auto-sensing FICON in both short-and long-wave versions
• 8 port Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI CHIP pair
  

• Each Cache Platform Board pair supports up to 4 sets of 8 GB Cache Memory Modules (up to 64 GB for the pair).
  

When disaster strikes, it can mean much more than a temporary loss of computing power. Work delays, data degradation, and data loss can quickly translate into lost revenue, lost profits, and lost customers. HP provides a range of solutions that address varying degrees of availability and scalability.
These solutions range from:

• Consolidation and Virtualization - External Storage XP, Tiered Storage XP, and Disk/Cache Partition XP
• Internal Mirrors - Business Copy XP
• Remote Mirrors - Continuous Access XP
• Path Management - Auto Path XP (AIX, Solaris), Secure Path XP (HP-UX, Windows, Linux)
• Clustering - Local Cluster Solutions
• Long Distance Clusters - Cluster Extension XP
• Worldwide Clusters - Continental clusters
  

The XP10000 disk array also provides unique local and remote replication capabilities for the IBM eServer zSeries and for IBM z/OS, z/VM and VSE environments.

A full complement of software tools are available for XP10000 Disk Array management, management integration, and to enable a wide range of High Availability solutions. Please see the "HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Software Products" QuickSpecs for further information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12066_na/12066_na.html

Services included with the XP10000 are:

• Hardware site preparation.
• Array installation and start up.
• Warranty level of hardware reactive support is 2 years, 24×7, 4 hour response on critical repairs. Next calendar day response for all other repairs.
• Proactive 24 proactive services
• Software support-1 year of 24×7 support services, which includes LTU, right to new versions, documentation, phone in assistance and access to the IT Resource Center
• Software enablement is bundled in with each individual software title.

HP Proactive 24 Service is an integrated hardware and software support solution designed to help you get more from your IT investment. It combines industry-leading preventive assistance with responsive support that helps you address problems quickly and effectively.

• Assigned account manager who is your primary contact for proactive services and access to HP's diverse technical resources
• Your account manager works closely with your IT staff to understand your environment and goals; document all the components of your infrastructure; recommend changes to improve availability, performance, and stability; and monitor ongoing operations using state-of-the-art remote tools
• Comprehensive 24 x 7 assistance
• 1 year 2-hour response for software issues, includes phone-in assistance, License to Use, rights to new versions, documentation and access to the IT Resource Center
• 2 years onsite response for hardware problems; 4-hour response for critical problems, next calendar day response for all other repairs.

HP warrants only that the Software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery.

• 3 Years - HP Proactive 24 Service
  
  • Easily extends support of your environment to three full years
• HP Support Plus 24 Service is recommended to cover any devices used as external storage that will appear as a LUNs on the XP10000
• Data Replication service
  
  • Accelerate your time-to-ROI with HP implementation and integration expertise
  • Enjoy rapid results when you deploy industry-leading HP Data Replication technologies
  • Provides optimal solution to meet your IT and business needs via flexible scalable services

Extend your product warranty with a wide choice of cost-saving support packages.

HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP authorized enterprise and commercial resellers. Services for customers purchasing via direct and enterprise resellers are quoted using HP order configuration tools. Additional information about HP Care Pack Service features and benefits is available at http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/services/.

• XP Performance Tuning and Optimization
  
  • Ongoing analysis and tuning designed to keep your array running efficiently.
• XP Performance Analysis
  
  • Provides data collection, detailed I/O analysis, and enhancement recommendations for the XP Disk Array.
• High Availability Storage Assessment
  
  • Identify potential risks to business success that may exist in your XP Storage/SAN environment.
• Availability Assessment for SANs
  
  • Recommendations for reducing or eliminating risks to the availability of your SAN infrastructure.
• SAN Solution Service
  
  • You get a powerful network storage solution up-and-running quickly and efficiently, with minimal disruption and rapid returns on your SAN investment.
• HP Open Systems Data Migration
  
  • Transfers your critical information to a new or reconfigured storage array in an open systems environment - across a data center or around the world.
• HP Open Systems Data Migration Extension
  
  • Accommodates additional capacity to be migrated beyond what is included in the base HP Open Systems Data Migration Service.
• HP Mainframe Data Migration
  
  • Transfers your critical information to a new or reconfigured storage array in a mainframe environment - across a data center or around the world.
• HP Mainframe Data Migration Extension
  
  • Accommodates additional capacity to be migrated beyond what is included in the base HP Data Migration Mainframe Service.
• HP Mixed Environment Data Migration
  
  • Transfers your critical information to a new or reconfigured storage array in a mixed mainframe and open systems environment - across a data center or around the world.
• HP Mixed Environment Data Migration Extension
  
  • Accommodates additional capacity to be migrated beyond what is included in the base HP Data Migration Mixed Environment Service.
• LUN Implementation for XP
  
  • When redeploying your storage array, this service maximizes effectiveness by providing the necessary activities to implement a new LUN or Virtual Disk (Vdisk) configuration.
• Data Replication Solution Service
  
  • Ensures a timely, cost-effective deployment of your data replication solution that cuts risk and shortens your time-to-results.

HP eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business environment - from the desktop to the data center.

Support Portal
The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

• Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
• Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
• Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
• Download of patches and drivers
• Access to diagnostic tools
• Proactive notification of relevant information

Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit http://www.hp.com/support

Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE)
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) provides a single remote monitoring and support solution for your IT data center. ISEE uses continuous hardware event monitoring and automated notification to identify and prevent potential critical problems.

ISEE is a feature of HP Hardware Support Onsite Service with Next-Day response or better, Proactive Essentials, Proactive 24, Critical Service and warranty support for the selected products.

For more information or to download ISEE, visit http://www.hp.com/go/instantsupport

Managing The HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array (H6773s)
http://education.hp.com/datasheets/h6773s.pdf
For more information about HP Education Services for Storage and SAN, visit http://education.hp.com/curr-storsan.htm

300 GB -
10K rpm

Second Rack
Physical Dimensions

1043 lb (473 kg)

Primary Rack
Shipping Dimensions

37.4 x 43.7 x 80 in (950 x 1110 x 2030 mm)

1521 lb (690 kg)

37.4 x 43.7 x 80 in (950 x 1110 x 2030 mm)

The HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array family also provides unique capabilities for the IBM eServer zSeries and for IBM z/OS, z/VM and VSE environments. XP mainframe capabilities include local and remote replication (hardware and host based) of mainframe volumes, DB2 cloning, mainframe array based partitioning, advanced cache, security and archive functions and multiple concurrent I/O handling.

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