HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share (HP SFS) improves productivity for users of Linux clusters by providing reliable, scalable storage that is easy to use and easy to administer. HP SFS eliminates I/O bottlenecks and ensures higher throughput by distributing files in parallel across Linux clusters of industry-standard server and storage components. In contrast to storage technologies that permit unstable and unsafe data storage, HP SFS is engineered for scalability without sacrificing reliability or data integrity. The HP StorageWorks SFS20 disk arrays consist of low-cost, off-the-shelf RAID arrays, delivering exceptional price/performance and investment protection.