Which HPE Storage should you recommend?

A customer environment includes:

10 DL380 Gen8 servers in a VMware Cluster

2 MSA storage arrays

2 8GB b-series fibre channel switches

The customer needs to replace their environment because it is end of life. They have limited budget. The customer is primarily concerned with management because they have limited IT staff, and they want to move away from fibre channel.

Which HPE Storage should you recommend?
A . HPE Primera
B . HPE XP8
C . HPE Nimble dHCI
D . HPE StoreOnce

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In this scenario, the customer is looking to replace their existing environment, which includes servers, MSA storage arrays, and Fibre Channel switches. They are budget-conscious, have limited IT staff, and prefer to move away from Fibre Channel technology. The HPE Nimble dHCI (Option C) is the ideal solution to recommend.

HPE Nimble dHCI offers a converged infrastructure that simplifies management, making it easier for organizations with limited IT resources to maintain their environment. It is designed to be easy to deploy and manage, providing the benefits of both hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and traditional converged solutions. This solution integrates compute, storage, and networking with advanced data services, and it moves away from Fibre Channel by leveraging iSCSI or Ethernet-based connectivity. The Nimble dHCI also provides excellent performance and reliability at a lower cost, which aligns with the customer’s budget constraints.

Reference: HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Overview

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