New Release - HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 - T1 Storage at a midrange price.

The world’s most advanced storage platform has just extended its midrange offerings, delivering effortless, efficient, bulletproof, and futureproof storage to the entire midrange.

HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage delivers the same industry-leading architecture chosen by eight out of 10 of the world’s largest service providers at a price that makes compromises a thing of the past. It’s also the only platform that offers the performance required to double virtual machine (VM) density on your physical servers—guaranteed.1,2 Store all of your data on a single system that supports advanced features, such as storage federation and automated tiering, and that enables you to start small and grow without disruption.

StorServe 7200

With two models and a range of options including support for solid state drives (SSDs) and an all-SSD configuration, HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage is effortless to install, own, and upgrade. You’ll be up and running in just minutes. You’ll be able to meet mixed workload demands with virtually unlimited scalability options. You’ll spend less time managing your storage and increase your responsiveness to new demands. You’ll be able to meet your current block and file storage needs with an architecture that is also designed to meet your object storage needs as they emerge. You’ll eliminate tradeoffs that have forced you to sacrifice critical capabilities like performance and scalability.

The HP 3PAR Operating System Suite that comes with HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage includes everything you need to get started, including HP 3PAR Thin Technologies that set the gold standard for storage efficiency. Optional software suites are also available that offer data optimization, replication, security, reporting, and application integration—making enterprise Tier 1 features available to midrange customers like you at a price that you can afford. It’s storage that offers the performance and flexibility you need to accelerate new application deployment and support server virtualization, the cloud, ITaaS, or whatever else your future may hold—effortlessly.

Gain enterprise-class features at a midrange price with HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage.
Visit hp.com/go/storeserv7000.

If you need help with any additional details regarding the new StoreServ 7000 series or need an entire solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

December 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.

This month many of HP's fantastic Storage and Networking promotions have been extended!

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

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Technical ISS Solutions Team 

We have a fresh new look

I am sure you have noticed by now but we have a new look on the blog.
The old scheme was starting to look outdated and therefore we decided to bring it up to date using similar theme to our Solutions Microsite.

If there is anything you feel could be improved on or if there is any content you wish to see more of please send me an email richard.stock@westcoast.co.uk, Your feedback is welcome on the blog site and how it feels and looks. 

In the meantime I hope you enjoy our new look and again as always if you need any help with providing a solution then we are more than happy to help.

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Richard Stock
Westcoast Technical ISS Solutions Team

How to install Microsoft Server 2012 on HP ProLiant Servers

The HP Smart Start Disk that is shipped with all 3xx series servers and above, does not currently support Microsoft Server 2012 as yet. HP however has made this very handy step by step guide to help you get up and running with Server 2012 without the use of the Smart Start Disk.

As soon as Smart Start supports Server 2012 I will notify on a new blog post and link it from here as well.

In the meantime please download the white paper below (By clicking on the HP Logo) for the instructions on how to install 2012 without Smart Start.

If you need help with any additional details or need a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

**UPDATE** Intelligent Provisioning (Which replaces SmartStart on a Gen8) now supports Windows Server 2012 - Please click This link (Intelligent Provisioning)

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

Where did all the HP LTO tape backup units go?

You may be wondering why suddenly a short time ago the whole range of HP LTO tape drives went listed as obsolete. We certainly have been getting a number of calls surrounding this.

Don't panic all that has changed is that now the part numbers end with a "B" instead of an "A".
For example an LTO4 SAS internal tape drive was part number EH919A this is now EH919B

The reason for the sudden mass part number change is due to new RoHS Compliance guidelines. If you have been in the industry when RoHS was first introduced you will remember that something similar happened then with the HP part numbers.

So don't worry HP are still supplying Tape Drives and will be for the foreseeable future.

Also a quick note to add, the majority of HP SCSI based Tape drives are EOL with no SCSI replacement. We can still offer solutions using the SAS based tape drives, but to confirm compatibility with your server infrastructure we will need to know the model and generation of the servers you with to use with the tape drive.

If you need any more help or more information on the HP storage range of products or require a solution to fit your needs then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

November 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.

This month many of HP's fantastic Storage and Networking promotions have been extended!

 

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

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP Storage Pre-Launch Session - 27th November 2012

Be among the first to hear about this huge development in the Mid-Storage Market by attending this exclusive pre-launch NDA session. This event is aimed at Sales & Pre-sales professionals looking to get ahead and learn about this game changing technology first.

HP Storage has a number of developments coming this year and HP want to ensure that you and your organisation understand the true value of these announcements.

The Agenda 
A 4 hour interactive training session for reseller sales and pre-sales people, followed by a 2 hour workshop for those who want to go deeper into the technology.

The well known and highly regarded HP accredited trainer Antti Hemminki will deliver the training and also host the workshop session. As the content is confidential the detailed agenda will be provided on the day of the training.

This 1 day sales and pre-sales training session will provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to build a significant pipeline of opportunities for a successful 2013.

So Where and When?
The Session will be held in our Solution Lab based in Milton Keynes.
It will take place on the 27th November 2012 from 9.30am until 4pm.
For more information on how to register for this event please call our Solutions Lab manager Phil Follett on 01908 685851

This is the biggest announcement surrounding HP Storage this year! So don't miss this opportunity to learn about it before its launched.

If you need any more help or information on the HP storage range of products or require a solution to fit your needs then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

QLogic Launch new mobile app

QLogic has just launched QMobile which turns your iPhone or Android into an interactive Adapter Matrix. Download the app for FREE and quickly view which adapter is qualified by server type, OS and HP Storage array.

  As an iPhone user just visit Partners Registration and follow the instructions.
  http://www.qlogic.com/Pages/partnerAccountRequest.aspx


 
For Android smartphones just go to QLogic Mobile - Android Apps on Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=qlgc.pkg


If you need help with a San or Server solution then please contact us

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP & Qlogic - Switch And Save

The new HP Trade-In programme rewards $35 per port for every newly purchased HP H-series FC edge switch.

In return, end user customers trade-in their outdated 2 or 4 Gb infrastructure from Cisco, Brocade or McData no matter whether it's HP branded or not.

Visit the HP Trade-In portal at http://h41201.www4.hp.com/tradein and select your country of residence for further information and to review the Terms and Conditions.

If you need any help with a SAN solution surrounding Qlogic please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

HP Gen 8 Servers e-Series vs p-Series - Whats the Difference??

As part of the HP Generation 8 server line, the new e-Series delivers performance/price, efficiency, and expandability. Lets see what differentiates it from the p-Series Gen8 models.

If you need help with any additional details with regards to the differences between the new Gen8 e/p series or require a HP server solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team

October 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.

This month there are many of NEW fantastic Storage and Networking promotions as well as others that have been extended!

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

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Technical ISS Solutions Team  

HP ProLiant Gen8 Free Processor Promotion

HP ProLiant Servers and AMD processors – the key to your business success IT departments are more challenged than ever before.

It’s time to unleash innovation and cost savings with next generation HP ProLiant Gen8 servers powered by AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processors.

How to qualify
Simply purchase any qualifying HP ProLiant DL385p Gen8 Server as outlined in the qualifying server list between the 1st October and 30th November 2012, together with a 2nd identical processor kit and HP will refund the cost of processor.

In the current economic climate, it just makes sense to extend the life of your servers for as long as possible. By doing so, you reduce disruption, plus lower acquisition and overall IT costs.

In conjunction with this Free processor offer, purchase a 3 Year 24x7 DMR HP Care Pack and claim an additional £200 Cash Back or double the Cash Back to £400 with a 5 Year 24x7 DMR HP Care Pack.

Qualifying Products and Claim forms (click to download)

• Qualifying Products
• Claim Forms 

If you need any more information on the AMD range of ProLiant Servers or need a HP server/storage solution then please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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Technical ISS Solutions Team