NAS/SAN Fusion: Exchange and File Storage Consolidation

Related Links • HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 • Windows Powered NAS - File Server Consolidation • HP StorageWorks NAS b3000 • Increase IT Efficiency: Maintain Fewer Servers • HP StorageWorks Consolidation Solutions • HP Storage Solutions for Microsoft Exchange • Microsoft Exchange Server • Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 328879 • Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 317173 • HP OpenView Storage Data Protector • HP OpenView Storage Area Manager • HP Services for Microsoft Exchange • HP StorageWorks NAS Information • StorageWorks NAS B3000 Driver Download NASSanFusion.doc 566 KB Microsoft Word file Get Office File Viewers

This white paper begins by introducing the reader to SAN-based and Windows Powered NAS-based technologies. Next, this paper describes the NAS/SAN fusion solution overview, the required components, the solution design, and the required hardware and software. A discussion on implementing a NAS/SAN fusion deployment follows, focusing on the design, sizing, and configuration of the NAS/SAN solution. It concludes with a discussion detailing some best practices that should be followed when implementing a NAS/SAN fusion with Exchange 2000 Server and the StorageWorks NAS b3000.

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