Monday, 25 June 2012

HP Networking new releases - 25th June 2012

HPN have released a number of new products from the Switches and Network Management categories.

HP 1405 Small Office Switch Series 
The affordable new HP 1405-8 Switch delivers unmanaged plug-and-play set-up, Fast Ethernet performance, and broad compatibility, backed by a 3 Year Warranty.
• Unmanaged, Plug and play out of the box
• Improved green functionality through EEE and idle port detect with power savings modes
• Enhanced traffic prioritization with the use of IEEE 802.1p w/ DiffServ HP 3100 EI Switch Series These Layer 2 Ethernet switches are designed for enterprise networks demanding high security and intelligence.
• Comprehensive security control policies
• High reliability with improved backup redundancy
• Simplified deployment and ease of use
 • Highly expandable and highly reliable
• Diversified management modes and maintenance

HP 3600 EI Switch Series 
The HP 3600 EI Switch Series are Layer 2/3 Fast Ethernet and PoE/PoE+ switches, with advanced features that deliver premium levels of intelligent, resilient performance, security and reliability for robust switching at the enterprise network edge.
• Robust switching at the enterprise network edge
• Advanced Layer 3 and multicast routing
• IRF-automated stack and switching fabric setup
• Integrated and distributed security enforcement
• Enterprise-level nonblocking performance

HP Switch Software K/KA 15.09 
This software update is for HP Switch 8200, 6600, 6200, 5400, 3800, and 3500 series. It contains features that improve interoperability, simplify IP phone deployment, and enhance usability for enterprise customers.
• Improve interoperability with RPVST+
• Simplify IP phone configuration via CDPv2
• Improve usability for Comware users with Compatible CLI
• Add routing capability to existing HP Meshing feature
• Synchronize features in Switch 3800 with other ProVision switches.

IMC Virtual Application Networks Manager
IMC VAN Manager enables IT to provision applications quickly by accelerating VM deployment with a template-based approach for network automation and orchestration of edge connectivity.
• Save quantifiable time by reducing the manpower and operational cost of administering cloud networks
• Supports heterogeneous networks through IMC’s multi-vendor device support
• Reduces provisioning time from weeks to minutes
• Eliminates manual configuration from network edge

IMC Application Performance Manager 
IMC APM allows administrators to visualize and measure the health of business applications and the impact to network performance.
• Monitor performance and health of applications
• Discovers of applications automatically
• Manages fault for monitored applications
• Comprehensive reporting of monitored objects

IMC Service Health Manager 
IMC SHM delivers end-to-end network health monitoring and assurance.
• Model services using a visual perspective
• Includes predefined and custom key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor Network Quality Assurance (NQA) Link
• Features comprehensive SHM reports and network service quality trend analysis
• Includes service level agreement (SLA) module

Extended APIs license 
eAPI license allows organizations integrate third-party applications with IMC’s open and extensible SOA platform.
• Utilizes RESTful implementation for simplified integration
• Over 200 eAPIs are available

HP IMC Remote Site Manager 
IMC RSM securely extends IMC's core platform capability to remote sites by deploying remote agents to provide comprehensive, efficient remote site management.
• Supports firewalled remote networks (NAT or Proxy)
• Discover local networks • Offers remote site service monitoring
• Communicates with agents in a secure fashion via SSL

HP IMC TACACS+ Authentication Manager
IMC TAM provides basic authentication, authorization and accounting functions for network devices or users.
• Supports TACACS+ device identification and authentication
• Flexible authorization policies
• Comprehensive user and log monitoring
• Centralized device user management

HP IMC Intelligent Analysis Reporter 
IMC IAR extends the reporting capabilities within IMC to include customized reporting.
• In-depth data collection of network information
• Provides Simple to use report design tools
• Automates and distribution of reports
• Exports into a variety of formats

IMC User Access Manager 
Supports BYOD phase 1 with Simple Network Access Control and portal for iOS clients.

IMC Endpoint Admission Defense 
Supports IPv6.

IMC Wireless Services Manager 
Includes performance monitoring and graphs and RF predictor support for HP MSM wireless devices.

IMC IPSec VPN Manager 
Supports templates, management and provisioning for Dynamic Virtual Private Network.

If you have any questions with regards to these new products or need any help with anything related to HP networking, servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards

Technical ISS Solutions Team 

Monday, 18 June 2012

NEW Release: AMD Opteron based Gen8 Servers

The first AMD Gen8 platforms have been released with the BL465c and DL385p server based on AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processors.

BL465c Gen8 - Unique blend of core density and a broad memory footprint in a half-height form factor, delivering price and performance leadership for virtualized and high-performance computing environments.

DL385p Gen8 - The HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server is built to protect your investment and extend server life with reliability, accessibility, and serviceability features. New features include: Up to two AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processors: and 2x the cores for more virtual machines per box for better virtualization.

If you wish to know more then please click the below PDF's
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If you have any questions with regards to these server or need any help with HP servers or storage then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

Friday, 1 June 2012

June 2012 - HP Server, Storage and Networking offers.

In order for you to have your own copy of this months offers, We offer them in a easy downloadable PDF for you.

For June, many of HP's fantastic Storage and Networking promotions have been extended!

The month HP are celebrating the success of the iconic HP ProLiant MicroServer and have increased our cash back offer by a further £10! There is also a half price Care Pack offer on the HP ProLiant ML110 G7 powered by up to an Intel® Xeon® E3 processor.










Please click the image above to open the PDF for more details.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team