Lawana provides some really great advice here. I found the URL for a document that covers a lot of the point spoken of in the message above. Even though it does include references to specific hardware platforms (as examples) it contains a lot of really good information that may be of value to you.
The document is "free" but you do need to have an "HP Passport" to get at it (you can get this quickly and easily when attempting to access the URL). http://h71019.www7.hp.com/activeanswers/Secure/111015-0-0-0-121.html Aric -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lawana Gibson Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: SAN Assessment Good mornin', We have a SAN environment within our library. We're running a FC4500 with 1.2 TB of disk space. I have seven servers connected to the SAN and a PowerVault 136T Tape Library. We had Dell (we're a Dell shop) come in and assess our environment; we made the decision on how much disk space we needed, etc. So basically they took our specifications and produced a system (hardware, mgmt software, HBA). We had them install a "turn key" system so all we had to do was start moving data over to the disks (or LUNS). BUT....you have to be very careful and make sure they are giving you the most current equipment; they are not selling you mgmt software that will not work with your server environment....basically make sure they know your network. Make sure your sales/technical accountant is aware of when your equipment comes in, who they sent to install the equipment, etc. Have them/make them document everything! I have horror stories related to our SAN installation, but once I finally complained loud enough (and we threatened not to pay them) they sent someone out to reconfigure our system. We are now in the phase of upgrading our SAN environment...as a matter of fact I'm meeting with them next week. If I had one thing to warn you or suggest...make sure YOU are aware of what you're getting as far as software, HBAs and drivers, SAN management software, etc. Because if you don't know, you could be stuck with a monster on your hands. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Devan Pala Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: SAN Assessment Hi, We're in the process of planning to migrate from Notes to Exchange and one the dependenices of this migration is a SAN environment. Has anyone utilized the services of any independent consulting bodies to carry out a SAN assessment. Essentially, helping in the process of determining requirements and laying out a path to successful deployment with considerations for high availability, scalability and future considerations. Thanks, List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
