The HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array 5000 (EVA5000) is the proven flagship HP StorageWorks Disk Array that is enabled by VersaStor technology. The EVA5000 is a high performance, high capacity and high availability "virtual" RAID storage solution for the high-end enterprise class marketplace that removes the time, space and cost boundaries of traditionally architected storage. The EVA5000 is designed for the data center where there is a critical need for improved storage utilization and scalability while meeting application specific demands for consistently high transaction I/O and MB data rate performance, seamless capacity expansion, instantaneous replication, and simplified storage administration.The EVA5000 provides an enhanced service portfolio combining hardware and services into a single part number to rapidly deploy the EVA and maintain a solid storage platform. HP offers a full spectrum of complimentary EVA hardware and software product service solutions ranging from the new Foundation Service Solution, the base level of service included with every EVA, to Critical Service, HP's support for mission critical environments.