Compaq 108164-003 - ProLiant - 800 White Paper
Server consolidation with compaq proliant servers
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March 1999
ECG030/0499
Prepared by Industry Standard
Server Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
The Three Types of Consolidation - p.4
Logical Consolidation - p.5
Physical Consolidation - p.7
Rational Consolidation - p.11
Summary - p.13
Server Consolidation with
Compaq ProLiant Servers
The advantages of logical, physical
and rational consolidation
Abstract: This document addresses the benefits of server
consolidation on industry standard ProLiant servers. Server
consolidation is an industry trend that involves the optimization of
physical resources, the consolidation of applications onto fewer,
more powerful servers and centralizing the management of business
critical applications.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
White Paper Server Consolidation with March 1999 ECG030/0499 Compaq ProLiant Servers Prepared by Industry Standard Server Division Compaq Computer Corporation The advantages of logical, physical Contents and rational consolidation Introduction to Server Consolidation – p.3 The Three Types of Consolidation – p.4 Abstract: This document addresses the benefits of server consolidation on industry standard ProLiant servers. - Page 2 PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
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Page 3: Introduction To Server Consolidation
Industry Standard computing platforms, Compaq is able to provide the most reliable and cost-effective server consolidation solutions. Compaq servers lead the industry in reliability, are designed for optimal space utilization, and include tools that empower IT staffers with the ultimate in manageability. - Page 4 Additionally, physical consolidation includes standardizing on a storage environment, such as the Compaq StorageWorks Enterprise Network Storage Architecture, to simplify day-to-day storage management, improve economies of scale for storage purchases and easily accommodate changing business needs.
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Page 5: Logical Consolidation
IT staffers must be trained to fully utilize the functionality of management tools. Fortunately Compaq logical consolidation solutions, as revealed in a major study conducted by IDC, realize a return on investment in an average of only 77 days. - Page 6 Server Consolidation with Compaq ProLiant Servers Benefits of Using Compaq for Rational Consolidation Compaqs partnerships with major independent software vendors such as BMC, CA, Tivolli and others, coupled with powerful Compaq products help you plan, deploy and operate application management tools. Additional benefits include: Compaq Insight Manager integrates with major network frameworks, enabling IT staff to control many applications from a single console.
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Page 7: Physical Consolidation
Server Consolidation with Compaq ProLiant Servers Physical Consolidation Physical consolidation involves two types of consolidation: systems and storage. The benefits and tradeoffs of each are unique and described as follows: SYSTEMS CONSOLIDATION Organizations that may benefit from systems consolidation often have... - Page 8 Additional benefits include: Compaq Servers are rack optimized for the data center, enabling up to 14 servers to be stacked in a rack that occupies only 5.5 square feet of floor space.
- Page 9 Server Consolidation with Compaq ProLiant Servers The Compaq Network and Systems Integration Services team will help you plan your consolidation efforts, assuring a smooth and cost efficient implementation. STORAGE CONSOLIDATION Organizations that benefit from storage consolidation, a form of physical...
- Page 10 A primary reason to consider Compaq for your storage consolidation efforts is storage supplier, Compaqs that Compaq is the world’s largest storage supplier. Compaq is also the only high availability, high storage vendor that ensures high availability and reliability, high capacity and...
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Page 11: Rational Consolidation
Server Consolidation with Compaq ProLiant Servers Rational Consolidation Corporations Organizations well suited for rational consolidation have experienced dramatic experiencing dramatic growth that resulted in complex solutions for workload related tasks. expansion and growth Situations such as corporate mergers and global expansions create... - Page 12 Benefits of Using Compaq for Rational Consolidation A principal reason to use Compaq for all of your rational consolidation is Compaqs industry leadership in fault tolerant solutions. With applications that can predict component failure and redundant components such as storage controllers, power, fans and hard drives, Compaq provides the fault tolerance demanded for rational consolidation.
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Page 13: Summary
Compaq Computer Corporation is well positioned to meet all of your server consolidation requirements. As the market leader of Intel based industry standard servers, Compaq offers an unparalleled array of services and equipment to aid in your consolidation efforts.