HP Storageworks IP Distance Gateway

HP Storageworks IP Distance Gateway ... the IP Distance Gateway enables Continuous Access replication (Asynchronous and Synchronous), SAN device sharing, data migration and other long distance data services. At the core of providing long distance data services is the ability to copy, move and replicate data locally and over long distances. However, SANs have limited distance capabilities (10km) and IT managers need to share, protect and move data over greater distances than 10km, routers and switches that link SANs over IP WANs is the weapon of choice for most IT managers. The IP Distance Gateway uses the FCIP (Fiber Channel Internet Protocol) standard to extend SAN connectivity over the WAN.

This solution improves the performance and lowers the cost of data protection. It helps EVAs support the myriad of changing business requirements related to data management and retention, the growing needs for business continuance and disaster recovery solutions and other business and regulatory needs including SARBOX, HIPPA, SEC 17a4.