2 Product description
HP X9720 and 9730 Storage are a scalable, network-attached storage (NAS) product. The system
combines HP StoreAll software with HP server and storage hardware to create a cluster of file
serving nodes.
System features
The X9720 and 9730 Storage provide the following features:
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Segmented, scalable file system under a single namespace
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NFS, SMB(Server Message Block), FTP, and HTTP support for accessing file system data
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Centralized CLI and GUI for cluster management
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Policy management
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Continuous remote replication
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Dual redundant paths to all storage components
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Gigabytes-per-second of throughput
IMPORTANT:
It is important to keep regular backups of the cluster configuration. See
“Backing
up the Fusion Manager configuration” (page 76)
for more information.
System components
IMPORTANT:
All software included with the X9720/9730 Storage is for the sole purpose of
operating the system. Do not add, remove, or change any software unless instructed to do so by
HP-authorized personnel.
For information about 9730 system components and cabling, see
“StoreAll 9730 component and
cabling diagrams” (page 201)
.
For information about X9720 system components and cabling, see
“The IBRIX X9720 component
and cabling diagrams” (page 207)
.
For a complete list of system components, see the HP StoreAll Storage QuickSpecs, which are
available at:
http://www.hp.com/go/StoreAll
HP StoreAll software features
HP StoreAll software is a scale-out, network-attached storage solution including a parallel file system
for clusters, an integrated volume manager, high-availability features such as automatic failover
of multiple components, and a centralized management interface. StoreAll software can scale to
thousands of nodes.
Based on a segmented file system architecture, StoreAll software integrates I/O and storage systems
into a single clustered environment that can be shared across multiple applications and managed
from a central Fusion Manager.
StoreAll software is designed to operate with high-performance computing applications that require
high I/O bandwidth, high IOPS throughput, and scalable configurations.
Some of the key features and benefits are as follows:
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Scalable configuration. You can add servers to scale performance and add storage devices
to scale capacity.
•
Single namespace. All directories and files are contained in the same namespace.
System features
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