+1 on the top to bottom need if it's your first experience with a SAN. I did a lot of learning and cursing trying to do my first one without training (although it was a FC setup which added to my suffering - I had to learn some Cisco FC switch management on the fly) it can overwhelm you if you have other areas to keep running (as most of us do). Just my 2ยข
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SAN solutions An HDS SAN w 6TB for 20K? A TRUE HDS SAN is a tier 1 storage product. I can't even accurately guess, but with the needed tools, apps, etc, you are looking at maybe $500K. Plus it would have to be professionally installed. You are not going to be able to touch that thing. Except for provisioning. I just don't buy it. It would be interesting for you to post the specific model/config. Also, I would urge you to stick with a local VAR. You are going to need help standing this thing up, training, and in the event the whole thing tips over, someone you can call in a hurry to come help. In the interest of full disclosure and as you know, I work for a NetApp VAR (wrong coast for you), and when we do an install, its top to bottom, with training, and troubleshooting along the way. Also when a customer has a problem, we are often the first person they call. From: John Aldrich [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SAN solutions Ahh... Got a sales guy who used to work for CDW who thinks he can hook me up with two dual-controller SANs, including on-board replication for a hair over $20K. That's for about 6 Terabytes. I'll ask for more info in that case. :) [cid:[email protected]][cid:[email protected]] From: Kevin Lundy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: SAN solutions Hitachi (HDS) makes some awesome SANs. One of the tier 1 providers. Tier 1 price as well. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:45 PM, John Aldrich <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Just wondering if any of you have heard of NexSan? What about Hitachi?? Any thoughts on either of these as a SAN vendor? I'm still trying to find someone who'll really "wow" me with their product and give me what I need for a price I can afford and get Management to sign off on. :) [cid:[email protected]][cid:[email protected]] ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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