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Get Tier 1 Resiliency Without Experiencing the Sticker Shock. to Learn How, Turn the Page JANUARY 2013 VOL. 19 NO. 1 REDMONDMAG.COM Get Tier 1 resiliency without experiencing the sticker shock. To learn how, turn the page. 0113red_CoverTip.indd 1 12/12/12 5:20 PM Introducing HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage. Get Tier 1 resiliency at a midrange price. HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage, powered by Intel® Xeon® processors, delivers the agility, efficiency, and simplicity you need to grow without limits. All for a price that’s surprisingly affordable. The power of HP Converged Infrastructure is here. To learn more about other HP storage solutions, like information protection and deduplication, see the ad on page 25 or visit hp.com/learn/convergedstorage HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 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