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HP makes it easy to
migrate data to a SAN
DAS-to-SAN migration
With HP’s unique DAS-to-SAN migration, you can move
HP ProLiant server-based (direct attached) storage to an
HP StorageWorks MSA device quickly and easily. The
same HP Smart Array technology used in your ProLiant
server is used by the MSA to automatically recognize the
configuration of your data—including RAID level—thus
reducing downtime during migration. No other solution
on the market today makes it this simple to consolidate
your storage.
• Investment protection—Re-use existing SCSI universal
disk drives in your new MSA array*
• Simplicity—Smart Array technology is designed to
make it quick and easy to access your data from its
new location
• Flexibility—Migrate at your own speed with the MSA
family—start with simple external storage (MSA500),
then move to a full SAN when you’re ready**
• Familiarity—The MSA family uses the same management
tools as existing ProLiant systems, helping to reduce
training costs
DAS-to-SAN migration with HP Smart Array technology
* HP always recommends a full backup prior to any kind of migration. For detailed process information on how
to perform DAS-to-SAN migration, plus hardware requirements, please visit: www.hp.com/go/myfirstsan
** Simple upgrade/conversion: exchange the controller, then connect the array (e.g., with the embedded switch)
and the servers (via fibre channel HBA) to the network.
HP ProLiant server
with internal drives
Disk enclosure connected
through Smart Array controller
HP StorageWorks RA4100
HP MSA500
Further upgrade:
optional conversion to
a MSA1000 SAN by
upgrading controller
HP MSA1000
or
Option 2: simple storage
consolidation without
fibre-channel SAN
or
Option 1:
direct migration
into a SAN
HP MSA1000 controller
HP MSA1500
HP MSA1510i