Specifications include, but are not limited to: Current SAN Solution is handled via Nexsan and delivered over (4x) 10Gbps optics each. The datacenter environment currently operates 50 virtual servers on (2x) Failover Clusters utilizing Hyper-V for its hypervisor, with (3x) hosts per cluster. Each Failover Cluster is currently operated from a single SAN. ** Each vendor may respond with multiple options for the infrastructure design. The East Hartford Public School District is looking to increase the datacenter capacity for storage size and speed. At a minimum, each physical SAN device should have the following: • iSCSI-compatible • 50TB total useable capacity with availability for expansion • (2x) 10Gbps optic NICs; Services • Document newly installed storage network and provide Visio and PDF copies electronically; Experience • In-house system design capability for server storage solutions, security, and accessibility with an emphasis on providing optimal performance and power in a district-wide integrated solution • The ability to troubleshoot and repair various network issues related to hypervisor storage architecture, implementation, and maintenance • Installation of new server storage solutions in large educational/commercial facilities • Integration of existing devices/software/systems with new (when applicable) to create costeffective and dynamic systems • Analysis of existing systems and creation of long-term plans for upgrades, additions, and modifications utilizing a best-value approach • Ability to make product/systems recommendations based on current technology security needs and looking to the future for possible needs • Testing and preventative maintenance services for all systems and devices • Knowledge of “back-end” IT requirements of systems to ensure the right product is being proposed to work with additional IT infrastructure, or a clear understanding of what upgrades would be needed to support modified or new systems; Optional Services • Cloud Services
