Deployment Scenarios - HP 345646-001 - StorageWorks NAS 2000s External Storage Server Administration Manual
Nas 2000s administration guide
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Deployment Scenarios
Various deployment scenarios are possible. See the HP StorageWorks NAS 2000s Installation
Guide for configurations. Typical application of NAS devices include:
NAS 2000s Administration Guide
File server consolidation
As businesses continue to expand their information technology (IT) infrastructures, they
must find ways to manage larger environments without a corresponding increase in IT
staff. Consolidating many servers into a single NAS device decreases the number of points
of administration and increases the availability and flexibility of storage space.
Multiprotocol environments
Some businesses require several types of computing systems to accomplish various tasks.
The multiprotocol support of the NAS 2000s allows it to support many types of client
computers concurrently.
Protocol and platform transitions
When a transition between platforms is being planned, the ability of the NAS 2000s to
support most file sharing protocols allows companies to continue to invest in file storage
space without concerns about obsolescence. For example, an administrator planning a
future transition from Windows to Linux can deploy the NAS 2000s with confidence that
it can support both CIFS and NFS simultaneously, assuring not only a smooth transition,
but also a firm protection of their investment.
Remote office deployment
Frequently, branch offices and other remote locations lack dedicated IT staff members. An
administrator located in a central location can use the WebUI of the NAS 2000s, Microsoft
Terminal Services, and other remote administration methods to configure and administer
all aspects of the NAS 2000s.
System Overview
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