HP StorageWorks File System Extender Software is a file system archiving product designed to lower the total cost of ownership of storage for the enterprise. This is accomplished by migrating old files to a single consolidated layer of low-cost disk and tape devices, all without disrupting user productivity. Using a standard open interface to easily integrate with imaging and content management applications, FSE dramatically frees up application servers from less frequently used contents. Leveraging tiered storage strengths, FSE enables firms to reduce the primary storage cost as well as the related costs for replication, management, and backup. FSE places the right data on the right storage device through automated, policy-based data migration while maintaining transparent access. From both a user and applications perspective, the files appear to be in the same previous location.

• Automatic and transparent movement of data between production and secondary storage: Rules are created to move data between storage tiers so data is stored on the most appropriate media. Migration is automatic and policy driven recalls are automatic and on demand. The file grooming and storage management burden on IT is significantly reduced.


• Powerful features that are simple to manage: FSE has a rich set of rules that can be tuned to create migration, release and recall policies that contain the business requirements for data. Management is through a local or remote management console with a graphical user interface (GUI) or via a command line (CLI).