SanXfer Server Migration Software

SanXferThe Industry’s First SAN Booting System Migration Utility

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 2 SanXfer is a software utility for: ReconfiguringWindows®-based SAN booting systems to new hardware, regardless of vendor, model or attached devices Migratingexisting local-disk booting systems into SAN booting systems Replacing failed servers rapidly Improvingserver management, Disaster Recovery (DR) and storage management in SAN environments Converting physical servers into virtual machines

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 3 Summary of Current Methods

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 4 SanXfer Editions SanXfer DC (DataCenter) Mover Optimized solution for DataCenter Moves, in minutes SanXfer DataCenter Optimized solution to replace, upgrade and provision new SAN-booting servers in minutes SanXfer Automated DR (Disaster Recovery) Optimized solution to streamline your DR procedures, in minutes

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 5 SanXfer Editions Feature Map

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 6 SanXfer Process Examples SanXfer Library Server (contains driver cache) Onetime Setup Steps: 1 Install Library Server 2 Add device drivers (see note) 3 Create a boot CD 4 Install SanXfer Clients Windows Server (platform A) with local boot disk IP Network Boot Disk Migration Example: 1 Boot the CD 2 Select Migrate from the Menu <SanXfer relocates the boot disk to the SAN> <SanXfer automatically updates the necessary device drivers and reconfigures the system> 3 Reboot Windows Server (platform B) with no local disks SAN Server Replacement Example: 1 Change the Server Hardware 2 Boot the CD 3 Select Reconfigure from the Menu <SanXfer automatically updates the necessary device drivers and reconfigures the system> 4 Reboot. NOTE: If a device driver for a new device is already built-in to Windows, it is not necessary to add it to the Library Server.

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 7 SanXfer DC Mover Process Example SanXfer Library Server IP Network Vendor tools for SAN-to-SAN copy x  x x New SAN Old SAN New Windows Server Hardware x indicates non-bootable disk, except on hardware identical to the original. SAN Booting Windows Servers DataCenter Move Example: Use high speed SAN-to-SAN copy tools to move the data and boot LUNs In the new DataCenter, connect new servers to the SAN Boot the SanXfer start CD on a new Server Select Reconfigure from the Menu ,[object Object],Reboot the system in the new DataCenter.

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 8 SanXfer Automated DR Process Example Synced, Reloaded, or Reinstalled SanXfer Library Server SanXfer Library Server IP Network IP Network SAN Replication x  x x Replicated SAN Primary site SAN VM SAN Booting Windows Servers x indicates non-bootable disk, except on hardware identical to the original. New Windows Server Hardware Disaster Recovery Example: Primary SAN is continually replicated to remote site (including boot LUNs) Primary site goes offline At remote site, attach whatever server hardware is available, or virtual machines, to the SAN Boot the SanXfer start CD on a new Server Select Reconfigure from the Menu ,[object Object],Reboot the DR site system.

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 9 SanXfer Summary Optimal tool to migrate servers and storage Replaces a SAN booting Server with any new hardware in minutes Migrates your existing servers’ local boot disks into the SAN Frees IT staff from the burden and expense of managing and protecting server-local storage Frees customers from hardware lock-in Reduces unplanned server outages.

2/7/2011 InQuinox, LLC. page 10 InQuinox Information Contacts Zach Hayes 512.333.2222 / zach_hayes@inquinox.com Website: www.inquinox.com

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