within the same array. One of the additional benefits of snapshot and Volume Copy software is the ability to mount a snap or Volume Copy to another server for backup application testing or data mining.HP MSA2000 Volume Copy software is controller based meaning no host resources are used. It provides a physical copy of data from one LUN to another with no server performance impact.  (less)

mission-critical data even in the event of a systems or Fibre Channel network failure. Xsan includes high-availability features such as metadata controller failover, bandwidth reservation, and Fibre Channel multi-pathing. It can also send automatic event notifications via email or pager. Easy deployment: With Xsan, it's easy to configure a storage network to meet the needs of your organization. It features sophisticated volume management tools for storage optimization and lets you define file access permissions, assign quotas, and easily integrate with existing enterprise LDAP directory services. Seemless integration: Built to work with existing infrastructures, Xsan is compatible with native Mac OS X...  (less)