What is the difference between hardware-based and SAN-based replication solutions?
A. Array-based solutions are much more expensive than HEROware and are not heterogeneous, meaning that they support only that one type and/or vendors hardware. Configuration is often more difficult as well requiring a greater learning curve and longer time to deployment. With HEROware, you can replicate any hardware to any hardware, between vendors, SAN, LAN, NAS, and even between Windows® OS. This allows for much greater flexibility in making new purchases, when you make them, and the vendor and products you select. With it’s Windows-based GUI, deployment and configuration are simplified resulting in a smaller and less expensive learning curve and a quicker time to deployment. Some SAN-based solutions require additional hardware be purchased and implemented into your SAN, and typically require that at least two of these devices be installed; one at each end of the replication path. These solutions add complexity to your SAN, require additional learning time, and have the potential to
