HP Infrastructure Implementation Roadmap
Overview
This roadmap provides a detailed timeline and execution plan for implementing HP corporate infrastructure across all technology domains.
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-2)
Month 1: Network Infrastructure
Objective: Establish core networking foundation
Week 1-2: Network Assessment and Design
- Conduct current network audit
- Design Aruba-based network architecture
- Define network segmentation strategy
- Create IP addressing scheme
- Plan VLAN and routing architecture
Week 3-4: Core Network Deployment
- Deploy Aruba 8400 data center core switches
- Configure VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) for redundancy
- Implement dynamic segmentation policies
- Establish management network
- Configure out-of-band management
Month 2: Extended Network and Initial Compute
Objective: Complete network rollout and begin server deployment
Week 5-6: Access Layer and Wireless
- Deploy Aruba 6300 access switches
- Install Aruba 650 Series access points
- Configure Aruba Central for cloud management
- Implement ClearPass for NAC
- Set up guest network isolation
Week 7-8: Initial Server Deployment
- Install first batch of ProLiant DL380 Gen11 servers
- Configure iLO 6 Advanced for remote management
- Set up initial virtualization cluster
- Implement basic monitoring
- Create server provisioning templates
Phase 2: Core Infrastructure (Months 3-4)
Month 3: Storage and Expanded Compute
Objective: Deploy primary storage and scale compute resources
Week 9-10: Primary Storage Deployment
- Install HP 3PAR 20850 R2 arrays
- Configure storage pools and tiers
- Set up thin provisioning
- Implement data deduplication
- Configure remote replication for DR
Week 11-12: Compute Expansion
- Deploy additional ProLiant servers
- Install Apollo 2000 for HPC workloads
- Configure compute clusters
- Implement load balancing
- Set up automated failover
Month 4: Management Platform
Objective: Establish unified management and monitoring
Week 13-14: HP OneView Deployment
- Install OneView appliance
- Import all HP infrastructure
- Create server profiles and templates
- Configure automated provisioning
- Integrate with existing ITSM tools
Week 15-16: Backup Infrastructure
- Deploy StoreOnce 5650 systems
- Configure Catalyst stores
- Set up backup policies
- Implement federated deduplication
- Configure Cloud Bank Storage
Phase 3: Advanced Capabilities (Months 5-6)
Month 5: Composable Infrastructure
Objective: Deploy Synergy for dynamic workloads
Week 17-18: Synergy Deployment
- Install Synergy 12000 frames
- Deploy Synergy Composer
- Configure compute modules
- Create composable templates
- Implement workload mobility
Week 19-20: InfoSight Integration
- Enable InfoSight on all devices
- Configure predictive analytics
- Set up automated recommendations
- Create custom dashboards
- Implement proactive support
Month 6: High-Performance Computing
Objective: Deploy specialized compute for AI/ML
Week 21-22: Apollo HPC Deployment
- Install Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus systems
- Configure GPU compute nodes
- Implement liquid cooling systems
- Set up HPC job scheduling
- Configure AI/ML frameworks
Week 23-24: Advanced Storage Features
- Deploy Nimble arrays for analytics
- Configure cross-stack analytics
- Implement storage tiering policies
- Set up automated data migration
- Optimize storage performance
Phase 4: Cloud Integration (Months 7-8)
Month 7: Hybrid Cloud Enablement
Objective: Establish cloud connectivity and services
Week 25-26: GreenLake Deployment
- Activate GreenLake Central
- Configure consumption metering
- Set up capacity planning
- Implement cost allocation
- Create usage reports
Week 27-28: Cloud Connectivity
- Establish AWS Direct Connect
- Configure Azure ExpressRoute
- Implement cloud gateways
- Set up hybrid cloud networking
- Configure cloud backup targets
Month 8: Optimization and Handover
Objective: Fine-tune and transition to operations
Week 29-30: Performance Optimization
- Conduct performance baseline testing
- Optimize storage I/O paths
- Tune network QoS policies
- Implement caching strategies
- Configure auto-scaling policies
Week 31-32: Operational Handover
- Complete documentation
- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions
- Perform DR testing
- Finalize runbooks
- Transition to steady-state operations
Key Milestones
| Milestone | Target Date | Success Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Network Core Operational | End of Month 1 | All core switches deployed, redundancy verified |
| Primary Compute Online | End of Month 2 | 50% of servers deployed, virtualization operational |
| Storage Platform Live | End of Month 3 | 3PAR arrays servicing production workloads |
| Unified Management | End of Month 4 | OneView managing all HP infrastructure |
| Composable Infrastructure | End of Month 5 | Synergy frames operational with workload mobility |
| HPC Platform Ready | End of Month 6 | Apollo systems running AI/ML workloads |
| Cloud Integration | End of Month 7 | Hybrid cloud connectivity established |
| Project Completion | End of Month 8 | All systems operational, team trained |
Resource Requirements
Team Structure
- Project Manager: Overall coordination
- Network Architect: Aruba deployment lead
- Server Engineers (3): ProLiant/Apollo/Synergy deployment
- Storage Engineers (2): 3PAR/StoreOnce/Nimble deployment
- Management Specialist: OneView/InfoSight/GreenLake
- Security Engineer: Compliance and security configuration
HP Professional Services
- Week 1-4: Network architecture and deployment
- Week 9-12: Storage implementation
- Week 13-16: OneView integration
- Week 17-20: Synergy deployment
- Week 25-28: GreenLake enablement
Risk Management
Critical Path Items
- Network deployment (blocks all other activities)
- OneView deployment (required for automation)
- Primary storage deployment (required for production)
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintain 2-week buffer in timeline
- Pre-stage equipment in advance
- Conduct PoC for complex integrations
- Keep parallel systems during migration
- Have HP support on standby
Change Management
Communication Plan
- Weekly status updates to stakeholders
- Bi-weekly steering committee meetings
- Monthly executive briefings
- Real-time dashboard updates
Training Schedule
- Month 2: Basic server and network administration
- Month 4: OneView management platform
- Month 5: InfoSight analytics
- Month 6: Advanced troubleshooting
- Month 7: GreenLake portal usage
Success Metrics
Technical KPIs
- Infrastructure availability: >99.99%
- Performance improvement: >40%
- Automation level: >80% of routine tasks
- Mean time to provision: <30 minutes
- Predictive issue resolution: >60%
Business KPIs
- TCO reduction: 20% over 3 years
- Operational efficiency: 35% improvement
- Time to market: 50% faster deployments
- Energy efficiency: 25% reduction
- Support ticket reduction: 40%
Post-Implementation Activities
Month 9-12: Optimization Phase
- Performance tuning based on production metrics
- Capacity planning adjustments
- Process automation implementation
- Advanced feature enablement
- Cost optimization reviews
Ongoing Activities
- Quarterly health checks
- Annual DR testing
- Continuous training program
- Technology refresh planning
- Innovation lab establishment
Document Version: 1.0 Date: July 30, 2025 Status: Implementation Roadmap