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Overview
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Overview
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ProLiant Essentials Accelerated iSCSI Pack for Embedded Multifunction Server Adapters |
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The HP ProLiant Essentials Accelerated iSCSI Pack enables the embedded Multifunction NIC port on a ProLiant or BladeSystem server to run iSCSI on Windows and Linux. iSCSI allows block-level storage data to be transported over widely used IP networks, enabling end users to access the storage network from anywhere in the enterprise. Additionally, it offloads the iSCSI function to the NIC rather than taxing the CPU of the server. The Accelerated iSCSI Pack is for use with initiator software only, and the licenses are port-based. ProLiant Essentials Accelerated iSCSI Pack license keys may be purchased for a one-time activation of licensed features installed at that time. After the initial activation, functional upgrades will require the purchase of upgrade license keys to activate new features and enhancements made to the ProLiant Essentials Accelerated iSCSI Pack In all cases, one ProLiant Essentials Accelerated iSCSI Pack license is required for every embedded port on which the product is installed and used. Licenses are non-transferable. Full details are contained in the End User License Agreements. |
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Models
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| Licensing and Packaging | ProLiant Essentials Accelerated
iSCSI Pack, No Media, 1-Server License NOTE: For use with a single NIC port. Contains one license with a unique license activation key and documentation. |
452679-B21
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| ProLiant Essentials Accelerated
iSCSI Pack, No Media, Flexible-Quantity License NOTE: For use with multiple NIC ports (minimum of 5). This part number allows you to specify the license quantity. When ordering this part number, the quantity ordered will be the number of licenses embedded in a single activation key. A single kit containing that key is then delivered to you. |
452680-B21
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| Kit Contents | One peel and seal envelope containing a license card and license key label | |
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Standard Features
| Accelerated iSCSI |
Accelerated iSCSI allows the embedded network controller
to function as both a NIC and as an HBA, thereby providing access to storage
boxes and to servers over a single connection. Additionally, it offloads
the iSCSI software to the hardware for improved performance. With the
protocol stack processing offloaded to the NIC, it reduces CPU utilization.
This sort of offloading can greatly improve the speed with which requests
are processed and sent to the network.
The process begins when an application sends a request to the operating system (OS) to read or write data. The OS generates the appropriate SCSI commands and data request in the form of a message. Before the message can be sent over an IP network, it is processed through iSCSI to encapsulate the request into the TCP/IP protocol stack (attaching routing, error checking, and control information) for transmission over the network. The network adapter, functioning as an HBA, transmits the packets over the IP network. When the packets reach the target device, they go through a reverse process to reassemble (sequence) the data, which is then moved to the SCSI controller. The SCSI controller fulfills the request by writing data to or reading data from the target device. If it is a read transaction, the target returns data to the initiator using the iSCSI protocol. |
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| Customer Benefits |
iSCSI enables improvements in the economics, operating distance, and
manageability of storage networks. iSCSI also leverages the security capabilities
of IP networks.
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Supported Products
| Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
| Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 Server | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 AS/ES for AMD64/EM64T | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 AS/ES for x86 | |
| SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP1 for AMD64 | |
| SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP1 for x86 | |
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| Supported browsers for client systems | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, SP1 or later |
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| Supported servers | HP ProLiant ML350 G5 HP ProLiant ML370 G5 HP ProLiant ML570 G4 HP ProLiant DL360 G5 HP ProLiant DL365 HP ProLiant DL380 G5 HP ProLiant DL385 G2 HP ProLiant DL580 G4 HP ProLiant DL580 G5 HP ProLiant DL585 G2 HP ProLiant DL785 G5 HP ProLiant BL20p G4 HP ProLiant BL25p G2 HP ProLiant BL45p G2 HP ProLiant BL460c HP ProLiant BL465c HP ProLiant BL480c HP ProLiant BL680c HP ProLiant BL685c |
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| Supported iSCSI Targets | Any iSCSI storage targets that support Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator version 2.0 |
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
| Warranty | HP will replace defective delivery media replacement for a period of 90 days following the date of purchase. |
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Related Options
| Service and Support Offerings (HP Care Pack Services) | HP 1 year 24x7 Accelerated iSCSI
Software Technical Support |
UF550E
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| HP 3 year 24x7 Accelerated iSCSI
Software Technical Support |
UF551E
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| NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/services/ | ||
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