NetApp MetroCluster

Achieve continuous data availability for business-critical applications at half the cost and half the complexity.

MetroCluster is a unique solution that combines array-based clustering with synchronous mirroring to deliver continuous availability and zero data loss at the lowest cost. As a self-contained solution at the array level, MetroCluster is able to transparently recover from failures so business-critical applications continue uninterrupted. It also eliminates repetitive change management activities to reduce the risk of human error and administrative overhead.

You can now benefit from new MetroCluster enhancements:

• Nondisruptive upgrades to minimize planned downtime
• Testing with VMware® high availability to achieve continuous availability in a virtualized environment
• Integration with NetApp® deduplication to gain additional storage efficiencies

Whether you have a single data center, a campus, or a metropolitan-wide environment, MetroCluster is a cost-effective solution that provides continuous data availability for your critical business environment.

Key Points:

• 50% lower cost, no host-based clustering required, added efficiency through data deduplication and server virtualization
• Zero unplanned downtime through transparent failover with protection from hardware plus network and environmental faults.
• Zero planned downtime through nondisruptive upgrades for storage hardware and software
• Set it once: Simple to deploy, with no scripts or dependencies on the application or operating system
• Zero change management through automatic mirroring of changes to user, configuration, and application data