Configuration and zoning rules
Storage servers follow the same configuration and zoning rules as the Windows 2003 operating
system. To determine the configuration and zoning rules for a specific storage server, see
“Heterogeneous server rules” on page 185.
HP ProLiant Storage Servers
The HP ProLiant Storage Servers provide scalability, flexibility, and cost-effective management of
storage resources. HP offers the following storage servers:
• HP ProLiant DL380 G4
• HP ProLiant DL580 G2
• HP ProLiant DL585
NOTE:
The DL380 G4 was formerly called NAS 4000s; the DL580 G2 was called NAS 9000s.
Features
The HP ProLiant Storage Servers offer the following features:
• Multi-protocol file serving (Windows, UNIX, Linux, FTP, HTTP, NetWare, AppleTalk)
• Native integration into Microsoft Active Directory
• Storage quotas (user and directory)
• Snapshots
• High-availability clustering through MSCS
• Simplified web-based management
• Systems Insight Manager
• Redundant hardware components
• iLO connectivity
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet (TOE is optional.)
• Standard 3-3-3 warranty (HP Care Pack is optional.)
Software
The DL380 G4, DL580 G2, and DL585 Storage Servers have Windows Storage Server 2003 Enterprise
Edition preinstalled and preconfigured.
HP offers the following optional software packages:
• HP ProLiant Storage Server iSCSI Feature Pack
• Data replication (HP OpenView Storage Mirroring)
• Backup agents
• Antivirus software
The HP iSCSI Feature Pack provides iSCSI target functionality to HP storage servers. It enables hosting
of file, print, and application storage services on a single platform.
Network Attached Storage396
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