HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System EVA Gateway

The HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System EVA Gateway offers fast data protection and backup in complex SAN environments. It is a multi-node gateway solution for the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) that scales up to eight nodes,offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance and capacity to 4800 MB/sec and 1080 TB of useable storage with 2:1 hardware compression. The HP VLS12000 now supports the licensing of Accelerated deduplication which retains up to 50 times more data readily available on disk. Accelerated deduplication delivers fast backup and restore performance since the deduplication is a post backup process, the most recent backup is always in tact.

The HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System offers cost-effective data protection and on-going management. It integrates seamlessly into existing backup applications and processes. Your valuable data is protected by HP, your trusted and experienced storage vendor. It is a highly available solution using HP ProLiant servers with redundant subsystems: fans, power supply units, and hardware-mirrored system disks. As storage requirements grow, the VLS12000 matches the environment by scaling both capacity and performance. Although the VLS12000 is a multi-node gateway product, it is managed as a single virtual library device.

HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System Gateway Node Expansion Kit

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• Seamless integration into current backup and recovery processes
• Fast data restoration and backup performance
• Your valuable data is protected by HP, your trusted and experienced storage vendor.

• Accelerated deduplication will be licensed for the VLS12000 in September 2008)
• A multi-node gateway solution for the EVA that offers industry-leading performance and easily scales in performance and capacity to 4800 MB/sec and 1080 TB of useable storage, with 2:1 hardware compression
• Emulates popular tape libraries and tape formats with up to 16 libraries and 128 drives emulated per node
• Certified with popular backup software packages through HP StorageWorks Enterprise Backup Solution
• A highly available solution using HP ProLiant servers with redundant subsystems: fans, power supply units,, hardware-mirrored systems disks and hot swap array drives
• Ships with Automigration software included with the VLS GUI which simplifies moving cartridge data from the VLS to a tape library or another VLS.
• The VLS12000 now supports up to 10,000 slots and 32,000 cartridges (only when using the VLS firmware version 3.0 required for Accelerated deduplication).

The HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System EVA Gateway is deployed, managed and operated just like a tape library minimizing disruptions to your environment. Emulations include the HP ESL E-series and MSL tape libraries as well as 1/8 autoloaders. The HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System gateway also emulates the HP Ultrium 230 (LTO-1), HP Ultrium 460 (LTO-2), HP Ultrium 960 (LTO-3), HP Ultrium 1840 (LTO-4 Available in September 2008), DLT 7000, DLT 8000, and SDLT 320.

Since Echo copy is managed through the Automigration software, not the backup application, the destination library is not visible to the backup application - so no licensing is required. Copy traffic is no longer routed through the SAN which speeds up the copy process. Since the tape library is dedicated to the VLS no copy servers are required. Echo copy also eliminates the need for tape-to-tape copy administration since this is automated through copy policy management. All destination tapes created by echo copy are in the native tape format, so they can be easily restored directly from any tape drive or library that is visible to the backup application.

However, keep in mind that since the backup application does not have visibility to the physical tape library, the backup application will not be aware of any copy failures. These errors are visible and must be managed though VLS. In addition, any mistakes in destination library media management will also affect the virtual cartridges. For example, if new tapes are not loaded into the destination library, both the virtual copy and the physical copy will not exist. Finally, the destination library is dedicated to VLS and can only be used for copy operations.

HP's Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) assures that your HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Gateway works with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. Based on a foundation of extensive interoperability testing, EBS 1-2-3 provides a step-by-step methodology for designing, configuring, and implementing your SAN ensuring HP VLS12000 Gateways will work seamlessly in many environments. HP VLS12000 Gateways are especially suitable in a mixed system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP Virtual Library System Gateways, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.

HP provides extensive support on most major operating systems. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the latest compatibility matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/ebs

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• Critical Service is recommended for mission critical environments
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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

Service Essentials Remote Support Pack (RSP) - remote monitoring with proactive problem-resolution and fault diagnosis

The Service Essentials Remote Support pack plug-in module easily integrates with HP Systems Insight Manager 5.1, HP's popular bundled hardware management and monitoring solution. The result: a powerful, unified, "single pane of glass" solution for onsite and remote management - and a more proactive approach to IT support.

• 24x7 remote and local monitoring
• Service response during contracted, HP Care Pack service or warranty coverage hours for qualified devices
• Highly secure Internet connection to HP
• Detailed problem resolution information including part location in device, replacement part number and access to self-repair streaming videos
• Rapid electronic access to device entitlement information for all SIM-detected devices: system ID information; service entitlement information; automatic retrieval of warranty, HP Care Pack service and support contract details; automatic notification 90, 60 and 30 days before warranty, service or contract expiration

RPS 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.

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Remote Support Technologies and Service Automation Integrated remote storage management positioning paper

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HP Installation & Startup for HP StorageWorks

• Provides for the implementation of the HP StorageWorks VLS products in SAN environments (ESL/ESL E/EML/MSL service also available), including the installation of all VLS hardware.
• Minimizes implementation-related disruptions to your environment and helps ensure increased system reliability and more effective data management

Due to the complexities involved with the initial installation of a HP Virtual Library System into a SAN environment, Hewlett Packard recommends that the SAN Implementation Service (HA114A1) is purchased. This service covers pre-installation preparation activities (excluding EVA configuration), installation and configuration of VLS hardware, configuration of hosts (up to 5, additional hosts handled via HA124A1 5B1) and switches, verification testing and customer orientation.
For more information please visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/ns_info.html#related

In order to maximize ROI and product uptime, and minimize the cost of ownership, Hewlett Packard recommends:

3 years 24 x 7 Hardware Support

• Guards against downtime, which reduces productivity and profitability
• Eases budget planning with fixed-cost support that includes parts and labor
  Direct access to proven technical and problem-solving expertise

• Two HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System Gateway libraries - each enabled for 20 TB [10 LUNS]
• Five HP StorageWorks Virtual Library System Capacity Expansion Licenses [10 TB] (T4430A)
• One HP Procurve 2824 Ethernet switch
• One HP Procurve 2524 Ethernet switch
• Two USB to LAN converters
• Command View Tape Library Software CD
• Installation Poster
• HP 12000 Virtual Library System Gateway Documentation CD
• HP Command View Tape Library Software Documentation CD
• System recovery CD
  

NOTE: EVA storage purchased and installed separately
NOTE: Total capacity enablement = 50 TB (25 LUNS)
NOTE: #0D1 will appear after the part number if factory racking is desired

• HP StorageWorks 12000 Virtual Library System Gateway library - enabled for 20 TB [10 LUNS]
• USB to LAN converter
• Installation Poster

• enables 2 TB [1 LUN]

• The data deduplication capacity LTU will be licensed by the # of EVA LUNS presented to the VLS. The customer must know how many 2 TB LUNS the VLS is using before ordering. (use CV-VLS). One license per LUN (T9709A) is required and will be available in September 2008.

1. There is a REQUIREMENT to add 12 GB RAM (16 GB RAM required) to each ProLiant server node of the VLS platform to support data deduplication. This involves ordering the following part numbers for each node:
   397413-B21 HP 4GB FBD PC2-5300 2x2GB Kit
   397415-B21 HP 8GB FBD PC2-5300 2x4GB Kit
2. VLS firmware level 3.0 must be used to support data deduplication. This firmware will only be available (initially) as a web download. An optional half day HP service is available to upgrade the VLS firmware and install the additional 12 GB of memory (customer must order this separately).
3. You will need to reference the following website for configuration, capacity and performance considerations for sizing VLS Accelerated deduplication configurations and use models. http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/nav?h_pagetype=s-01&h_lang=en&h_cc=us&h_product=470404&h_client=s-a-r163-1&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&cc=us
4. Accelerated deduplication needs to recognize the specific backup application being used since it initially strips out the cartridge headers in order to decompose all the files and data types in order to do file-level comparisons to previous backups. Check the EBS website for the latest Accelerated deduplication supported backup ISVs and data types http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.deduplication

NOTE: The entire VLS device (provisioned by the EVA) must be licensed for deduplication - no partial licenses supported. Deduplication licenses will be installed via the VLS GUI license plug-in, or via a CommandView for Tape Libraries management station.

NOTE: To determine the number of licenses required (T4430A) use the following equation:
(Total number of EVA LUNs desired) - (25) - (10 x the number of expansion kits) = the number of additional licenses required
NOTE: Recommended configuration is for each LUN to be 2TB. Configurations with LUNs configured to less than 2 TB are supported; however, the licensing is per LUN resulting in less than optimal utilization of licenses.

• Add additional HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Arrays (EVAs) or expand existing EVAs.
• See the EVA QuickSpecs at: http://www.hp.com/go/eva

• Installation and Startup for SAN based libraries is required. (Details of specific part numbers in service section.)
• Choose support uplift type. There are different service uplifts uplifting years of service, hours of availability and response time. HP recommends three year 24X7 support uplifts for SAN libraries. (Details of specific part numbers in service section.)

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