HP ConvergedSystem is a portfolio of system-based products from
Hewlett-Packard
The Hewlett-Packard Company, commonly shortened to Hewlett-Packard ( ) or HP, was an American multinational information technology company. It was founded by Bill Hewlett and David Packard in 1939 in a one-car garage in Palo Alto, California ...
(HP) that integrates preconfigured IT components into systems for
virtualization
In computing, virtualization (abbreviated v12n) is a series of technologies that allows dividing of physical computing resources into a series of virtual machines, operating systems, processes or containers.
Virtualization began in the 1960s wit ...
,
cloud computing
Cloud computing is "a paradigm for enabling network access to a scalable and elastic pool of shareable physical or virtual resources with self-service provisioning and administration on-demand," according to International Organization for ...
,
big data
Big data primarily refers to data sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by traditional data processing, data-processing application software, software. Data with many entries (rows) offer greater statistical power, while data with ...
,
collaboration
Collaboration (from Latin ''com-'' "with" + ''laborare'' "to labor", "to work") is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. The ...
, converged management, and client virtualization. Composed of servers, storage, networking, and integrated software and services, the systems are designed to address the cost and complexity of data center operations and maintenance by pulling the IT components together into a single resource pool so they are easier to manage and faster to deploy.
[Niccolai, James. (2013-12-9). “HP hits restart on ‘converged systems,’ takes aim at vBlock,” PCWorld.com]
/ref> Where previously it would take three to six months from the time of order to get a system up and running, it now reportedly takes as few as 20 days with the HP ConvergedSystem.[Burt, Jeffrey. (2013-12-9). “HP Unveils Converged Systems for Virtualization, Big Data,” eWeek.com]
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HP ConvergedSystem uses a common Converged infrastructure architecture, the same common foundation used for all HP server, storage, and networking products.
HP Converged Infrastructure pools resources so that they can be shared across different applications while being managed from a standardized management platform and security software.
The convergence of server, storage, and networking can help user organizations save investment on equipment maintenance and management.
HP Converged Systems includes HP ConvergedSystem for Virtualization, for developing and managing virtualized environments;[Darrow, Barb. (2013-12-11). “HP’s new CloudSystems bundle ‘hardened’ OpenStack,” GigaOm.com]
/ref> HP ConvergedSystem for Big Data, for loading, analyzing and managing vast quantities of data;[Moran, Bill and Ptak, Rich. (2013-12-11). “HP Converged Systems—simplify and speed time-to-value” Ptak Associates Tech Blog]
/ref> HP OneView
HP may refer to:
Businesses, groups, organisations
* HP Inc., an American technology company
** Hewlett-Packard, the predecessor to HP before the 2015 split
** Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the other company created as a result of the split
* HP ...
for converged infrastructure management;[(2013-12-11). “HP Converged Systems—New Business Unit, New Systems,” ITCandor.com]
/ref> and HP ConvergedSystem for Client Virtualization, for running Virtual desktop
In computing, a virtual desktop is a term used with respect to user interfaces, usually within the WIMP (computing), WIMP paradigm, to describe ways in which the virtual space of a computer's desktop environment is expanded beyond the physical ...
infrastructure.[Kolakowski, Nick. (2013-12-9). “HP’s Latest Converged-Systems Offerings Target Big Data,” Slashdot.com]
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HP CloudSystem is an integrated cloud infrastructure for delivering private, public, and hybrid cloud services. It integrates HP cloud software with HP servers, storage, and networking technologies into a single system.Data center
A data center is a building, a dedicated space within a building, or a group of buildings used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
Since IT operations are crucial for busines ...
management and maintenance tasks, as part of a Software-defined data center
Software-defined data center (SDDC; also: virtual data center, VDC) is a marketing term that extends virtualization concepts such as abstraction, pooling, and automation to all data center resources and services to achieve IT as a service (ITaaS) ...
.[Tiano, Luigi. (1023-9-28). “HP OneView Managing the Converged Infrastructure Data Center,” 1CloudRoad]
HP ConvergedSystem for Virtualization
HP ConvergedSystem for Virtualization consists of a series of integrated server, storage and networking infrastructures that offer Scalability
Scalability is the property of a system to handle a growing amount of work. One definition for software systems specifies that this may be done by adding resources to the system.
In an economic context, a scalable business model implies that ...
with modular virtualization systems that can support 50 to 1,000 Virtual machines
In computing, a virtual machine (VM) is the virtualization or emulator, emulation of a computer system. Virtual machines are based on computer architectures and provide the functionality of a physical computer. Their implementations may involve ...
each.HP BladeSystem
BladeSystem is a line of blade server machines from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Formerly Hewlett-Packard) that was introduced in June 2006.
The BladeSystem forms part of the HP ConvergedSystem platform, which use a common converged infrastruct ...
servers.[Morgan, Timothy Prickett. (2013-4-29). “HP mashes up ProLiant, Integrity, BladeSystem, and Moonshot server business,” The Register.com]
/ref> For both models, customers can choose between VMware or Microsoft virtualization environments. Customers of the 700 model can also install their own virtualization software. All of the models are managed from a single console.
HP CloudSystem
HP CloudSystem is used by enterprises and service providers to build and manage private, public and hybrid cloud services. The system includes a consumer-style user interface and streamlined management tools. Based on HP Converged Infrastructure, HP CloudSystem modular infrastructure and HP Cloud Service Automation Software
HP Cloud Service Automation (HP CSA) is cloud management software from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) that is used by companies and government agencies to automate the management of cloud-based IT-as-a-service, from order, to provision, and retir ...
, CloudSystem integrates servers, storage, networking, security, and management to automate the application and infrastructure lifecycle for service delivery via private and hybrid clouds.
HP CloudSystem is a component of HP Converged Cloud, which combines software and cloud services into a unified set of packages and under a single unified architecture.
HP CloudSystem is built on HP Cloud OS, which features OpenStack technology and enables users to choose from multiple Hypervisors
A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine monitor (VMM) or virtualizer, is a type of computer software, firmware or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines. A computer on which a hypervisor runs one or more virtual machines is called ...
and operating systems, including those from Microsoft and VMware. HP CloudSystem can automatically shift workloads to external clouds during busy periods, based on pre-defined business policies. Supported public clouds include those from Arsys and SFR, as well as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Windows Azure.
HP ConvergedSystem for Big Data
HP ConvergedSystem for Big Data provides workload-specific, single-purpose systems that support tasks for which performance is critical, such as Data analytics
Analytics is the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics. It is used for the discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data, which also falls under and directly relates to the umbrella term, data sci ...
, Data warehousing
In computing, a data warehouse (DW or DWH), also known as an enterprise data warehouse (EDW), is a system used for Business intelligence, reporting and data analysis and is a core component of business intelligence. Data warehouses are central Re ...
, and business applications. Software applications are pre-integrated and designed for the integrated hardware, networking, and storage components. The HP ConvergedSystem 300 for Vertica
Vertica is an analytic database management software company. Vertica was founded in 2005 by the database researcher Michael Stonebraker with Andrew Palmer as the founding CEO. Ralph Breslauer and Christopher P. Lynch served as CEOs later ...
is designed for businesses that run the HP Vertica data analytics solution. The system works with the Cloudera, Hortonworks, and MapR versions of Apache Hadoop
Apache Hadoop () is a collection of open-source software utilities for reliable, scalable, distributed computing. It provides a software framework for distributed storage and processing of big data using the MapReduce programming model. Hadoop wa ...
. It has been reported that the system can operate from 50 to 1,000 times faster than competitors’ data warehouse offerings.[Henschen, Doug. (2014-5-9). "HP Offers Appliance for Microsoft Analytics Platform," InformationWeek.co]
/ref> It is possible to run PolyBase queries against SQL Server PDW and Cloudera, Apache, or Hortonworks HDP nodes.SAP HANA
SAP HANA (HochleistungsANalyseAnwendung or High-performance ANalytic Application) is an in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system developed and marketed by SAP SE. Its primary function as the software running a datab ...
operates the SAP HANA in-memory data management platform for data analytics and data warehousing. It has been reported that the system can process data analytics twice as fast as competing systems for SAP HANA.[Burke, Steven. (2014-3-19). “HP Aims To Tear Into IBM With New SAP HANA Shark,” CRN.com]
/ref> The HP ConvergedSystem 500 for SAP HANA includes ConvergedSystem 500 hardware and HP ServiceGuard
HP Serviceguard, formerly known as MC/ServiceGuard, is a high-availability cluster software produced by HP that runs on HP-UX and Linux.
Serviceguard has existed since 1990, which HP claims to have been the first high availability solution for UN ...
for SAP HANA, a data management tool that protects against unscheduled downtime by providing the capability for automatic failover. The HP ConvergedSystem 500 for SAP HANA enables users to run data analytics and Enterprise resource planning
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the integrated management of main business processes, often in real time and mediated by software and technology. ERP is usually referred to as a category of business management software—typically a suit ...
(ERP) on the same workload-based system. It has been reported that data analytics processes that used to take days or weeks to run can now be accessed in real-time.
HP ConvergedSystem for Collaboration
HP ConvergedSystem for Collaboration integrates hardware, software and services to provide Unified communications
Unified communications (UC) is a business and marketing concept describing the integration of enterprise communication services such as instant messaging (chat), presence information, voice (including IP telephony), mobility features (including ...
for specific platforms. The pre-supplied workload configurations include the HP Collaboration Solutions for Microsoft SharePoint Server
SharePoint is a collection of enterprise content management and knowledge management tools developed by Microsoft. Launched in 2001, it was initially bundled with Windows Server as Windows SharePoint Server, then renamed to Microsoft Office Sh ...
. These include HP SharePoint Business Decision for business intelligence and combines HP ProLiant Gen8 servers with SharePoint 2013 and SQL Server’s Power View. It has been reported that the system takes less than an hour to install and launch.
HP ConvergedSystems Solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail server and calendaring server developed by Microsoft. It runs exclusively on Windows Server operating systems.
The first version was called Exchange Server 4.0, to position it as the successor to the relat ...
is designed for users to deploy a business email system in a modular, simplified manner.Microsoft Lync Server
Skype for Business Server (formerly Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Lync Server) is a real-time communications server software that provides the infrastructure for enterprise instant messaging, presence, VoIP, ad hoc and ...
streamlines deployment of Microsoft Lync communications for voice, instant messaging and video and includes a reference architecture for small to medium enterprises.
HP OneView for Converged Infrastructure Management
HP OneView for converged infrastructure management enables data center administrators to perform automated lifecycle management for HP servers, as part of a software-defined data center.Representational state transfer
REST (Representational State Transfer) is a software architectural style that was created to describe the design and guide the development of the architecture for the World Wide Web. REST defines a set of constraints for how the architecture of ...
(REST) application programming interface
An application programming interface (API) is a connection between computers or between computer programs. It is a type of software Interface (computing), interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. A document or standard that des ...
(API) to automate system management tasks.
The HP OneView interface is modeled after consumer applications, to more efficiently manage HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant generation 7 and 8 servers, with support for HP Moonshot Arm servers planned. It has been reported that because of HP OneView’s deep knowledge of these servers and HP Virtual Connect virtualization technology, administrators can deploy a 16-node Computer cluster
A computer cluster is a set of computers that work together so that they can be viewed as a single system. Unlike grid computers, computer clusters have each node set to perform the same task, controlled and scheduled by software. The newes ...
12 times faster than they could using manual operations.[Kerner, Sean Michael. (2013-9-25). “HP Debuts OneView for Converged Systems Management,” ServerWatch.com]
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Administrators can also use HP OneView to provision and maintain Firmware
In computing
Computing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computer, computing machinery. It includes the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes, and the development of both computer hardware, h ...
across HP BladeSystem enclosures, servers, and Virtual Connect modules, as well as manage a Virtual LAN
A virtual local area network (VLAN) is any broadcast domain that is partitioned and isolated in a computer network at the data link layer ( OSI layer 2).IEEE 802.1Q-2011, ''1.4 VLAN aims and benefits'' In this context, virtual refers to a p ...
(VLAN) through the network edge.Plug-in
Plug-in, plug in or plugin may refer to:
* Plug-in (computing), a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program
** Audio plug-in, adds audio signal processing features
** Photoshop plugin, a piece of software that ...
for the VMware vCenter virtualization console enables administrators to work directly through the vCenter console. Operations for VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere (formerly VMware Infrastructure 4) is VMware's cloud computing virtualization platform.
It includes vCenter Configuration Manager, as well as vCenter Application Discovery Manager, and the ability of vMotion to move more than o ...
hosts and clusters can be managed and automated, reducing the number of steps it takes to carry out tasks like setting up a new cluster.
HP ConvergedSystem for Client Virtualization
HP ConvergedSystem 100 for Hosted Desktops works with the software-defined HP Moonshot m700 microserver systems and includes software, hardware and services to provide users with an environment for running Virtual desktops
In computing, a virtual desktop is a term used with respect to user interfaces, usually within the WIMP paradigm, to describe ways in which the virtual space of a computer's desktop environment is expanded beyond the physical limits of the sc ...
.CPU
A central processing unit (CPU), also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the primary processor in a given computer. Its electronic circuitry executes instructions of a computer program, such as arithmetic, log ...
and GPU
A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a specialized electronic circuit designed for digital image processing and to accelerate computer graphics, being present either as a discrete video card or embedded on motherboards, mobile phones, personal ...
, which removes the need for a hypervisor. According to published reports, the Moonshot server consumes up to 63 percent less power than competing systems, and can lower the total cost of ownership by 44 percent compared to standard desktop computer systems. Built as a joint effort with AMD and Citrix, the system is reported to provide graphics that are six times faster than those of competing products.mobile devices
A mobile device or handheld device is a computer small enough to hold and operate in hand. Mobile devices are typically battery-powered and possess a flat-panel display and one or more built-in input devices, such as a touchscreen or keypad. Mod ...
.“Desktop virtualization challenges in the BYOD era,” TechTarget.com
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