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Simple end-to-end network solutions to make your business more responsive HP Networking for small businesses Solution brief
Customer challenge Businesses are struggling to increase revenue and retain customer loyalty due to constant competitive pressure to innovate quickly and deliver greater value to their customers. There is no difference for small and growing businesses compared to large enterprises. Both look to technology to help spur growth, improve efficiencies, and stay ahead of the competition. With a lack of dedicated IT staff and the focus on the business, not on IT systems, small businesses need reliable systems that are easy to deploy and maintain. In addition, those systems need to be open and scalable in order to be ready to grow along with the business. It’s all about delivering reliable, standards-based technologies designed for convergence and ease of use. The result is an infrastructure that simplifies, integrates, and automates. The network is the foundation to connect storage, servers, printers, PCs, and wireless clients with business-critical applications to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction. All systems and applications are interconnected and rely on the network. Today, businesses seem held back by a mix of legacy network infrastructures that are often slow and difficult to expand, lack interoperability, and cost too much for what they deliver. With the booming demand for
mobile and fixed access to multiple applications and services, businesses simply lack the ability to scale, manage, and secure their networks efficient. Adding to this problem are the rapid evolution of wired/ wireless technology and the proliferation of WLAN devices and applications. Business owners and finance executives relentlessly seek a clear and documented ROI for every IT project. The networks must be simple to manage and support such diverse applications and adapt to changing needs, and they must be cost-effective to support current and planned business objectives. The components of an HP network infrastructure deliver the value you need today by positioning you to manage, protect, and grow your business through each pain point and milestone.
Innovative HP solutions HP is one of the largest IT companies in the world— with a complete portfolio of products, which is not just networking but also servers, storage, printers, laptops, and desktop PCs. In response to these challenges, HP Networking enables businesses to do more with less. HP Networking offers products and solutions designed to fulfill the needs of small and growing businesses, and help you reduce complexity, enhance business agility, and manage costs.
Reduced complexity
HP Networking solutions for small and growing businesses are based on products designed for reliability and ease of use for simple installation, worry-free operation, and maintenance. Standards‑based technology allows scaling existing solutions as the business grows without a “fork-lift upgrade.” This applies as well to the integration of wireless applications or new technologies such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Industry standards-based technology simplifies and opens the door for future expansion. Increased business productivity and agility
Business agility is critical in delivering new services to win and retain customers and compete effectively. A secure and reliable network—backed by leading warranties and support—helps prevent network outages, data loss, and customer dissatisfaction. Implementing new business-critical applications and unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) requires a reliable network with high performance. This is what the HP Networking solutions are designed for. In addition, secure and flexible network access across wired and wireless connections—with secure guest access—further enhances the workforce productivity. Cost control
To do more with less, businesses need robust networking solutions that fine-tune the total cost of ownership (TCO), including the cost of acquisition, operation, and maintenance. HP Networking products set the standards for quality and reliability, and come with warranties you would expect from a brand like us. From industry-leading lifetime warranties (for as long as you own the product) through competitive one‑year warranties, HP Networking product warranties have been developed to complement a broad portfolio of HP services to effectively meet your needs. According to an IDC report, midsize customers surveyed were reporting up to 66 percent lower cost of networking with HP Networking solutions.1
Following are two examples of how HP end-to-end unified networking solutions can help meet specific business needs: Scenario 1: Small business reference design with smart management
This solution is ideal for small network deployments that need a simple and reliable infrastructure, which is easy to install and maintain: • Reliable connectivity for business-critical applications • Successful business continuity • High performance for increasing data amounts and application needs • Low maintenance requirements due to lack of onsite IT personnel • Scalability of the network as the business grows • Flexible connectivity with advanced security features for enhanced workforce productivity Scenario description
A small business with an IT infrastructure deployed at a single location. The organization has high‑performance wireless and wired LAN connections for servers, storage, printers, client PCs, and notebooks. The wireless access point provides flexible connectivity for mobile workers. Secure guest access can be implemented on a separate VLAN. The V-M200 wireless access point provides near wire‑speed connectivity for IEEE 802.11n devices— legacy IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless clients are supported as well. The router provides reliable, fast access to the Internet and firewall security. Switches, access points, and router are managed through an intuitive, easy-to-use Web interface from any PC within the network. It can be as well used by service partners for remote diagnosis and trouble shooting. Key features of the solution are: Simplicity—with plug-and-play installation and intuitive Web management Scalability—with standards-based, innovative technology Flexibility—with combined wired/wireless connectivity Security—with integrated firewall and built-in security functionalities for secure wired/wireless access High performance—Gigabit wired and near wirespeed wireless connectivity2 Reliability—Limited lifetime warranty on most featured networking products
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IDC white paper: ROI of a complete networking portfolio: Delivering value from the network edge to the core (September 2010)
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Broadband report, August 2010
Solution design Figure 1: Reference design for small business with “smart” Web management
Internet
HP A-MSR900 Router
HP V1810 (Web-managed Gigabit Switch)
Client PC
Client PC
Server
Network printer
Wireless client PC
HP V-M200 Access point
Storage/backup device
Wireless client PC
Solution components
Reliable, high-speed wired connectivity for servers, PCs, notebooks, printers, and storage. HP V1810 smart managed gigabit switch: • Plug-and-play gigabit connectivity • Intuitive Web-based management for simplified management
• Standards-based security with advanced WPA2 encryption • Wireless guest access in conjunction with VLAN enabled switches • Lifetime warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries) Secure, high-speed WAN connectivity:
• Choice between 8-port and 24-port version
• HP A-MSR900 multiservice router
• Fanless switch for silent operation
• WAN, LAN, wireless, and firewall in one box
• Two dual-personality mini-GBIC slots (24‑port version)
• Integrated 2 Fast Ethernet WAN, 4/8 LAN
• Lifetime warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries)
• 3G access support—allows use of SIC 3G module for high availability
• Embedded encryption, firewall, security feature
Secure, high-speed wireless connectivity:
• One-year warranty
• HP V-M200 802.11n wireless access point
Solution benefits
• High-speed wireless, equivalent to a 10/100 wired connection
Simplified deployment:
• Dual band to support simultaneously 802.11n, 802.11a, or 802.11b/g devices • Intuitive Web-based management for simplified management
• Intuitive Web interface for simple device configuration and management • Plug-and-play installation of wired/wireless connectivity • Industry standards-based technology for seamless interoperability
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Increased business agility and competitiveness: • High-speed connectivity for business-critical applications • Flexibility for customer interacting employees through mobile, high-speed wireless connectivity • Reliable and secure network infrastructure to mitigate business disruption Cost control: • Innovative technology designed and prized for small business needs • Lower TCO achieved via lower power consumption due to the advanced energy saving features available on the switches • Reliable, easy-to-maintain infrastructure backed by lifetime warranty on the Ethernet switch components and wireless access point Scenario 2: Small midmarket solution reference design with central management
control and guest management is handled centrally by the MSM controller. The router provides reliable, fast access to the Internet and firewall security. Switches, access points, and router are managed through one single, easy-to-use management application. Key features of the solution are: Simplicity—with central management of various network components, access control, and security Scalability—with standards-based, innovative technology Flexibility—with combined wired/wireless connectivity and PoE Security—with integrated firewall and built-in security functionalities for secure wired/wireless access High performance—Gigabit wired and near wire‑speed wireless connectivity3
Reliability—Limited lifetime warranty on most featured This solution is ideal for lower midmarket network networking products deployments that need a simple and reliable infrastructure with centralized SNMP management and Solution components a focus on scalability: Reliable, high-speed wired connectivity for servers, • Reliable connectivity for business-critical applications PCs, notebooks, printers, and storage. • Successful business continuity
• HP E2510 series gigabit switch
• High performance for increasing data amounts and application needs
−−Managed layer 2 Gigabit switch designed for ease of use
• Low maintenance requirements due to lack of dedicated network IT personnel
−−Choice between 24-port and 48-port version −−Quiet, fanless design (24-port version)
• Scalability of the network as the business grows
−−Two mini-GBIC slots for fiber connectivity
• Flexible and secure connectivity for enhanced workforce productivity
−−Lifetime warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries)
• Future-proof infrastructure Scenario description
• HP E2520 series gigabit switch with PoE
A small midmarket business with an IT infrastructure deployed at a single location. The organization has high-performance wireless and wired LAN connections for servers, storage, printers, client PCs, and notebooks. IP phones and other devices connected with PoE (power over Ethernet) enhance the overall efficiency of the IT infrastructure. Multiple wireless access points provide flexible high-speed connectivity for mobile workers and guest. Access
−−Managed layer 2 Gigabit switch designed for ease of use −−PoE for voice, video, and wireless −−Choice between 8-port and 24-port version −−Energy efficient design and quiet operation −−Lifetime warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries) 3
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Broadband report, August 2010
Solution design Figure 2: Reference design for small business with “smart” Web management
Internet HP E-MSM710 Access controller Wireless guest PC
HP A-MSR20 Router
Wireless employee PC
HP E-MSM430 Wireless access point
PCM, PCM+ Managed console
IP PBX
Client PC
HP E2510G Series Switch 24-port PoE S10/100/Gigabit
HP E2510G Series Switch 24-port S10/100/Gigabit
Servers
Client PC VoIP Phone
Storage devices
VoIP Phone with PC daisy chain connections
Client PC Backup devices
Client PC with softphone
Network printers
Client PC
Secure, high-speed wireless connectivity: • HP E-MSM430 multiservice wireless access point −−First spatial stream multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) access point in the industry −−Dual radio to support simultaneously 802.11n, 802.11a, or 802.11b/g devices −−IEEE 802.3af PoE powered
−−One-year warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries) Secure, high-speed WAN connectivity: • HP A-MSR20 multiservice router −−Convergence of routing, switching, voice, and security
−−Autonomous mode or centrally managed by MSM-series controllers
−−Embedded encryption, firewall, and security feature
−−IEEE 802.1p prioritization and SpectraLink voice priority for excellent voice-over wireless
−−Modular design supports full portfolio modules −−Standards-based design provides interoperability
−−Lifetime warranty with next business day advanced hardware replacement (in most countries)
−−One-year warranty
• HP E-MSM710 Multiservice Mobility Controller −−Scalability and redundancy for midmarket solutions −−Enhanced architecture for flexible network design −−Support for up to 10 x 802.11a/b/g/n MSM access points or access devices −−Comprehensive WLAN security −−Up to 100 simultaneous wireless guest access users
Unified wired/wireless management: • HP E-PCM Plus Management Software −−Integrate plug-in solutions such as “Mobility Manager” −−Unified management across the entire network −−Configuring, updating, monitoring, and troubleshooting −−Policy-based and multidevice management −−Proactive alert setting, automated action taking −−Advanced traffic monitoring
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Solution benefits
Reduced complexity: • Simplified management across the entire network • Easy-to-use interface and automated configuration routines • Industry standards-based technology for seamless interoperability Increased business agility and competitiveness: • Flexible high-speed connectivity for business-critical applications • UC&C-ready network to enhance employee and customer communications • Flexibility for customer facing employees through mobile, high-speed wireless connectivity • Reliable and secure network infrastructure to mitigate business disruption • Scalability for future growth and deployments Cost control: • Innovative technology designed and prized for SMB needs • Up to 66 percent lower cost of networking (IDC, September 2010) • Lower power consumption due to the advanced energy saving features available on the switches • Reliable, easy-to-maintain infrastructure backed by lifetime warranty on the Ethernet switch components and wireless access points
HP Networking warranty HP Networking products set the standards for quality and reliability, and come with warranties you would expect from us. From industry-leading lifetime warranties (for as long as you own the product) through competitive one-year warranties, HP Networking product warranties have been developed to complement a broad portfolio of HP services to effectively meet your needs. Most of the above featured products come with limited lifetime warranty, which includes next business day advance replacement (available in most countries) and includes coverage for fans and power supplies for the entire warranty period. HP Networking products have legendary HP quality, and our warranty is one way of demonstrating it. The HP Hardware Limited Warranty Statement
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containing the terms and conditions for the warranty on HP Networking products can be viewed at www.hp.com/networking/warranty. The warranty period for each of our products is also listed there. Our warranty, though, is just the beginning of what we include with our products. To help make it easier for you to implement, use, and maintain our products, we also include with our products many support features such as self-help tools that are available 24x7 on the Web, telephone support, email support and electronic case submission, and software releases. Visit the HP website www.hp.com/networking/support for details on these support features, and to learn how to contact HP Networking technical support.
HP Network Support Services We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Network Support Services to help you manage your network efficiently, mitigate risks and downtime, and increase your business value of technology. You can extend the lifetime warranty coverage of your HP Networking products, increase the performance and availability of your network infrastructure with our simplified and standardized portfolio of HP Care Pack Services. Get support levels suited for your environment—we provide reactive hardware support that provides advanced levels of repair and replacement response times and 24x7 software support. Besides, we offer integrated and proactive mission-critical service options that address issues before they become a problem. With services like installation and startup, and assessment service included in the portfolio, we take care of your transactional or per‑event service requirements, helping you free up staff to focus on more strategic activities. With HP Network Support Services, we provide a single point of accountability, professional expertise, and proven customer support experience consistently across the globe. For more information on other Network Services offered by HP, visit www.hp.com/go/networks. For more information on support services, visit www.hp.com/networking/care-packs. To look up the support level you require, visit www.hp.com/go/cpc.
According to IDC research of medium-to large-sized organizations, HP Networking helped those organizations surveyed achieve a 466 percent return on investment and a 8.4 month payback period with an integrated family of products designed to be scalable, flexible, and adaptive.4 HP midmarket solutions Regardless of what your business challenges are, one imperative trumps them all—do more with less. Fortunately, it also echoes a revolution taking place right now. Virtualization, cloud-based software and services, and the convergence of new and existing technologies are making it possible for us to get more done with fewer resources. Costly IT silos are being transformed into one unified end-to-end infrastructure that integrates technical components, automates processes, and simplifies technology from purchase to retirement. It’s all about delivering modular, standards-based technologies designed for convergence. The result is an infrastructure that simplifies, integrates, and automates all: storage, networking, servers, management software, even power and cooling. And the efficiency gains allow you to shift the bulk of your IT budget from operations to business innovations. The components of an HP Converged Infrastructure deliver the value you need
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today by positioning you to manage, protect, and grow your business through each pain point and milestone. It’s the future of IT—available today for your business. HP is a recognized leader of the IT convergence movement. With one of the world’s largest technology portfolios, we have the building blocks and the resources to pull all together to provide a Converged Infrastructure solution that meets your specific needs. For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/midbizsolutions.
HP Services Manage and evolve your business so that you can easily handle growth, decrease operational costs, and protect data. Regardless of the business need, rely on HP and authorized channel partners to achieve better results. HP offers a wide range of optional services (packaged and custom network lifecycle services) to increase uptime and protect your technology investment. For more information visit www.hp.com/go/services. HP authorized channel partners can provide customized design, implementation, and ongoing services to help you achieve your business goals.
HP Financial Services HP Financial Services provides innovative financing and financial asset management programs to help you acquire, manage, and ultimately retire your HP solutions. www.hp.com/go/hpfinancialservices
IDC white paper ROI of a complete networking portfolio: Delivering value from the network edge to the core (September 2010)
To learn more about how to design an end-to-end unified networking solution, visit http://h17007.www1.hp.com/legacy/solutions/smb/endtoend/index.htm.
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