HP has introduced a virtual storage disk array designed specifically for midsize customers who need to reduce the costs and complexity of implementing a storage-area network (SAN).

The HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA4400) claims to offer a combination of high-performance and availability features, virtualisation capabilities and advanced provisioning software. 

"HP continues to invest in and expand its portfolio of entry-level storage solutions to address the specific customer business requirements of all market segments,” said Manoj Suvarna, Country Manager, HP StorageWorks Division, Hewlett-Packard India. “Other SAN environments typically create significant management overhead, but the powerfully simple EVA4400 is the better solution for midsize businesses since it is easier to configure and automates storage provisioning to improve capacity utilisation.”

As mentioned in the official release, the EVA4400 has key virtualisation features previously available only on high-end arrays. Specifically, the EVA4400 features a dual-redundant hardware architecture that supports local and remote replication software. This eliminates single points of failure and helps ensure maximum uptime.