HP AK381A Merkblatt
position as a leading CTC, both academically and
technically. We require new technologies to aid
the delivery of the curriculum and make our students’
learning experience both effective and enjoyable,”
explains Robert Cullen, IT director, Thomas Telford
School. “Through consolidation and virtualisation,
we address the problems of limited space for future
expansion and any potential power constraints. We
needed a highly reliable infrastructure to maintain
excellent educational standards and deliver effective
services.”
TTS therefore sought an experienced IT and business-
focussed partner; one with a thorough understanding
of the educational sector and who could deliver
cost-effective solutions and support services for the
foreseeable future.
“We were happy with HP technology and were
impressed with the technical competency of OCSL,
an HP Preferred Partner,” says Cullen. “From day one,
OCSL understood our needs well and its solutions were
realistically priced. Its personnel were professional and
they were able to meet tight deadlines.”
HP solution from OCSL fits the ‘big picture’
OCSL surveyed the site and recommended an
HP storage and server solution. This involved
introducing six HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers, an HP
StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Array (EVA4400)
and an HP StorageWorks MSL 4048 Tape Library
to provide a backup facility at Madeley Academy.
Additional servers and EVA4400 Storage Arrays
were also placed at TTS and Sandwell Academy.
VMware ESX forms the virtualisation platform.
Following a successful proof-of-concept, OCSL
deployed the solution quickly and now provides
on-going support.
“HP’s Technology and OCSL’s consultancy skills
complement each other perfectly. Our experience
and expertise ensured that we were able understand
the big picture and provide TTS with an up to date
enterprise class IT infrastructure. Our Accreditation as
an Authorised Service Management Partner (ASMP)
has meant we have been able to provide front line help
desk services to TTS as part of our ongoing partnership
engagement says, Steve Wilson, Director, OCSL.
technically. We require new technologies to aid
the delivery of the curriculum and make our students’
learning experience both effective and enjoyable,”
explains Robert Cullen, IT director, Thomas Telford
School. “Through consolidation and virtualisation,
we address the problems of limited space for future
expansion and any potential power constraints. We
needed a highly reliable infrastructure to maintain
excellent educational standards and deliver effective
services.”
TTS therefore sought an experienced IT and business-
focussed partner; one with a thorough understanding
of the educational sector and who could deliver
cost-effective solutions and support services for the
foreseeable future.
“We were happy with HP technology and were
impressed with the technical competency of OCSL,
an HP Preferred Partner,” says Cullen. “From day one,
OCSL understood our needs well and its solutions were
realistically priced. Its personnel were professional and
they were able to meet tight deadlines.”
HP solution from OCSL fits the ‘big picture’
OCSL surveyed the site and recommended an
HP storage and server solution. This involved
introducing six HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers, an HP
StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Array (EVA4400)
and an HP StorageWorks MSL 4048 Tape Library
to provide a backup facility at Madeley Academy.
Additional servers and EVA4400 Storage Arrays
were also placed at TTS and Sandwell Academy.
VMware ESX forms the virtualisation platform.
Following a successful proof-of-concept, OCSL
deployed the solution quickly and now provides
on-going support.
“HP’s Technology and OCSL’s consultancy skills
complement each other perfectly. Our experience
and expertise ensured that we were able understand
the big picture and provide TTS with an up to date
enterprise class IT infrastructure. Our Accreditation as
an Authorised Service Management Partner (ASMP)
has meant we have been able to provide front line help
desk services to TTS as part of our ongoing partnership
engagement says, Steve Wilson, Director, OCSL.
Customer solution at a glance
Primary applications
• Data storage and backup
• Retrieval and management of enterprise information
• Data storage and backup
• Retrieval and management of enterprise information
Primary hardware
• HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers
• HP StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Array (EVA4400)
• HP StorageWorks MSL 4048 Tape Library
• HP ProLiant DL380 G6 servers
• HP StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Array (EVA4400)
• HP StorageWorks MSL 4048 Tape Library
Primary software
• VMware ESX Server
• VMware ESX Server
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