HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array

HP Updated: 2008-02-23
HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array

The HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array is an enterprise class storage system that delivers state-of-the-art reliability and "always-on" availability for mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option. The XP12000 is designed for organizations that demand the most from their storage. Complete redundancy throughout the architecture provides no single point of failure, and non-disruptive online upgrades ensure that data is always available.

Industry-leading random and sequential performance is ideal for database, OLTP, Oracle, SAP, and Exchange workloads. Massive boot-once scalability meets capacity, performance, and heterogeneous connectivity needs today and tomorrow-without ever requiring a forklift upgrade. Advanced virtualization technology simplifies the lifecycle management of data in heterogeneous SAN environments by supporting up to 32 Petabytes of external storage—all of which can be managed from one single pane of glass. Flexible secure array partitioning eases management, while array-to-array local and remote data copying enables multi-site disaster tolerance. World-class service and support for IT environments meets the most demanding needs.

In a world where every business decision triggers an IT event, the XP12000 enables an adaptive infrastructure--one that can quickly capitalize on and manage change. The breadth and value of the XP12000 capabilities ensure the ability to demand more agility for adapting to real-time business needs. Information is protected and available by uncompromised simplicity through consolidation and management efficiencies.

What's new

* 300 GB 15K FC Disk Drive - The XP12000 can now support a higher performing 300 GB disk drive. This drive offers improved performance at a lower price point per gigabyte.

Features & Benefits

* Reliable: The XP12000 provides extreme reliability with no single-point-of-failure and redundant hot-swappable components. Non-disruptive online upgrades ensure that data is always available.
* Available: All XP12000 components are redundant and hot-swappable to provide extreme reliability and availability, including: disk drives, processors, I/O interfaces, power supplies, batteries, fans, and control processors. Array-to-array local and remote data copying enables multi-site disaster tolerance.
* Scalable: The XP12000 scales from 9 to 1152 disk drives for over 332 TB of internal capacity, 32 PB of external capacity, 256 GB of cache--all online with no interruptions to applications and without requiring a forklift upgrade.
* Performance: The XP12000 uses an advanced crossbar fault tolerant architecture resulting in outstanding levels of random and sequential I/O operations for database, OLTP, Oracle, SAP, and Exchange workloads.
* Heterogeneous: The XP12000 supports multiple operating systems, including HP-UX, Windows, Linux, Mainframe, Tru64, OVMS, NonStop, Solaris, AIX, NetWare, and IRIX.
* Open Connectivity: The XP12000 supports Fibre Channel, FICON, ESCON, and iSCSI connectivity.
* Flexible: The XP12000 supports a mixture of disk drives configured as RAID 1 (2D+2D), RAID 5 (3D+1P, 7D+1P, 14D+2P, 28D+4P), and RAID 6 (6D + 2P).
* Virtualization: Multiple arrays and hundreds of terabytes can be managed from a single station by existing staff, with no additional resources.
* Value: The XP12000 offers excellent price/performance ratio, increased productivity via higher throughput speeds and zero downtime, compact footprint to conserve floor space, and easy management.