Benefits of disk/cache partition, Improves security, Assures quality of service – HP StorageWorks XP Remote Web Console Software User Manual
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Partition to create up to 32 private virtual storage machines on the storage system. With the ability
to manage each partition as its own storage system, IT managers can operate storage in an utility
like fashion, negotiating and providing different QoS by application and charging back business
units for storage usage.
Benefits of Disk/Cache Partition
Improves Security
XP Disk/Cache Partition restricts access to data and resources from users and storage administrators
without authorization to that partition. It also restricts access from users and administrators to data
and resources outside their authorized partition.
Assures Quality of Service
XP Disk/Cache Partition dedicates resources (for example, cache, disk) for exclusive use by specific
applications to maintain priority and QoS for business-critical applications. You can secure and/or
restrict access to storage resources to ensure confidentiality for specific applications. You can also
use XP Disk/Cache Partition to adjust data storage resources dynamically to satisfy changing business
requirements.
Enables Departmental View of Storage
A Departmental view of storage delivers accountability and chargeback, facilitates departmental
management and control within partitions, and permits centralized control over departments.
Feature Highlights
XP Disk/Cache Partition logically partitions a virtualized storage pool on the storage system, consisting
of internal and externally attached storage resources (regardless of physical location), into multiple
independently managed storage machines. It allows you to allocate storage resources to specific
applications. You can partition and isolate storage from access by users, applications, and
administrators of other partitions.
XP Disk/Cache Partition reconfigures partitions dynamically, in real time, without disruption of service.
It allows allocation of platform software licenses for use by partition administrators.
Overview of HP StorageWorks XP Disk/Cache Partition Software
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