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Enterprise SAN survey: A feature-rich market with some key differences
The enterprise SAN market is full of large-capacity beasts with advanced features common to all, but vendors’ high-end array products are by no means all the same. Feature
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Options in small-business storage for server virtualisation
SMBs moving to virtualised servers need shared storage to support a new, dynamic environment. We survey the key file- and block-level options in small-business storage. Feature
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10 GbE: iSCSI bandwidth increase improves protocol’s position against FC
With a boost to iSCSI bandwidth with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, products that support the protocol offer features to rival Fibre Channel SANs, including scalability and hypervisor integration. Feature
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Midrange SAN vendors boost solid-state and drive options
With desktop and server virtualisation driving the market, midrange SAN vendors boost solid-state and spinning-disk options to bring enterprise-like performance. Feature
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Storage protocols battle it out for the data centre switching crown
Storage protocols battle it out for the data centre switching crown. The key vendors -- Cisco, Brocade and QLogic -- embrace convergence, but they differ in emphasis over Fibre Channel. Feature
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Ethernet storage: When will FCoE gain traction in data centres?
Ethernet storage: FCoE has been around for some time, but how do vendors’ implementations differ, and when will the technology gain real traction in data centres? Feature
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Entry-level SAN survey: A full-featured SAN for less than $10,000?
Entry-level SAN survey: Can you buy an entry-level SAN with enterprise-class features for less than $10,000? Many vendors say you can; we find out what you’ll get for your money. Feature
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Network storage options for virtual servers depend on needs, skill set
Network storage options for virtual servers vary based on existing systems, skill set and budgets; Fibre Channel (FC) and iSCSI SANs, NAS can all work well. Tech Closeup
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Midrange SANs embrace flash, server virtualisation and unified storage
Technology survey: Midrange SANs embrace enterprise features with flash, server virtualisation and unified storage among product upgrades in the past 12 months. Feature
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Upgrading to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN: Benefits and challenges
Despite 8 Gbps Fibre Channel speed benefits, users must plan carefully and take compatibility challenges into consideration before upgrading. Tutorial
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Dell customers not so keen on Blade Arrays concept
Now that Dell has rolled out its iSCSI EqualLogic Blade Arrays at Dell Storage Forum 2012, customers wonder if they pack enough performance to merit consideration. News | 13 Jun 2012
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EMC readies new VMAX storage; will unveil VMAX 40K at EMC World 2012
EMC’s latest VMAX storage is the VMAX 40K; the vendor will officially launch its highest end enterprise array and Enginuity software at EMC World 2012. News | 04 May 2012
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Transport police get Dell Compellent SAN storage tiering
Storage roundup: The British Transport Police has implemented Compellent SANs with storage tiering as part of a VMware virtualisation project; university boots Buffalo for Overland NAS; and more news. News | 13 Sep 2011
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Virtual Instruments improves SAN monitoring probe, software
Virtual Instruments revamps its SAN monitoring probe offerings to include new VirtualWisdom software as CEO says the company is on track for IPO. News | 29 Aug 2011
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HP launches new 3PAR storage array, federated storage
HP brings out a new high-end 3PAR storage platform and adds Peer Motion federated storage, which lets customers non-disruptively migrate data between 3PAR arrays. News | 23 Aug 2011
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Caringo CAStor object storage saves credit union services firm
Credit union services firm turns to Caringo CAStor object storage to store proprietary images that choked its Fibre Channel SAN; finds the best backup was no back up at all. News | 05 Jul 2011
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Cisco expands Fibre Channel over Ethernet support; adds multihop FCoE
Cisco adds Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support to MDS 9500 storage switch, Nexus 7000 data center switch and NX-OS operating system for multihop FCoE Article | 30 Mar 2011
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NetApp buys LSI's Engenio for high-performance block storage
NetApp expands its storage platform by paying $480 million for LSI's Engenio Fibre Channel block storage division. Wants to reach new set of customers with intense block-based storage needs. Article | 10 Mar 2011
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Nexsan launches denser SAN systems with more MAID
Nexsan rolls out the E series of Fibre Channel and iSCSI SANs, denser versions of its ‘Boy’ and ‘Beast’ systems with an added layer of AutoMaid disk spindown. News | 04 Mar 2011
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Compellent adds storage virtualization, SAS support to SAN arrays
Compellent looks to make its SAN arrays a better fit for enterprises, adds Live Volume storage virtualization, higher scalability, and support for 6 Gbps SAS and FCoE. Article | 22 Nov 2010
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FC technology still dominates enterprise storage networking
FC technology will likely remain the dominant storage networking technology in enterprise IT for at least two years, as 10 Gigabit Ethernet options mount a stiffer challenge. Tip
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FCoE SAN multi-hop technology primer
FCoE SAN is growing in popularity, but the lack of multi-hop switching support remains a problem. Find out what vendors and users are doing to improve FCoE performance. Tip
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Choosing a SAN technology: Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI
In part three of our series, we examine several misconceptions about FC vs. ISCSI SANs and how to choose the right SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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The anatomy of a SAN: Fibre Channel SAN explained
In part one of our series, we examine the features of a Fibre Channel SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: How to upgrade your storage-area network
Are you planning an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel upgrade for your storage-area network (SAN)? Details to consider include bandwidth needs, choosing between director switches and edge switches, and pricing. Tip
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Is SAS-2 a viable alternative to Fibre Channel drives?
Cheaper 6 Gbps SAS-2 devices are challenging Fibre Channel's position in the data storage market . Find out if SAS-2 is a good fit for your data storage infrastructure. Tip
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Director switch comparison: Brocade DCX Backbone versus Cisco Systems MDS 9500
Are you looking for director switch for your SAN? We compare the Brocade DCX Backbone and Cisco Systems MDS 9500 offerings in terms of latency, throughput and FCoE support. Tip
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Storage-area networks to become increasingly object based
Storage-area networks will become increasingly object based, with a greater use of metadata. Potential SAN trends include disk drives, management, storage arrays and switches. Tip
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A case for 8 GB Fibre Channel
Since 4 GB Fibre Channel (FC) was introduced, there have been significant changes in data centers, including server virtualization, a focus on power and cooling, and the rapid acceptance of solid-state disk (SSD). These factors, combined with the nev... Tip
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Block and file access unite with multiprotocol storage
This tip looks at the pros and cons, as well as when and where to deploy multiprotocol storage, which is also referred to as "unified" storage. Tip
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Fibre Channel over IP: What it is and what it’s used for
Fibre Channel over IP bundles Fibre Channel frames into IP packets and can be a cost-sensitive solution to link remote fabrics where no dark fibre exists between sites. Answer
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Fibre Channel compared to FATA drives
We want to buy an array for SQL and Exchange data. The vendor recommends their Fibre Channel (FC) drives, but they also have Fibre Attached Technology Adapted (FATA) drives that are about half the price. We could run twice as many FATA spindles for t... Ask the Expert
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Connecting an MSA 1500 to an EVA 4000
Storage expert Greg Schulz discusses how to connect an MSA 1500 to an EVA 4000. Ask the Expert
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Ports changing from fabric to loop mode
Storage expert Greg Schulz explains why a reader's ports are changing from fabric to loop mode. Ask the Expert
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How many servers can a SAN accommodate?
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "How many servers can a SAN accommodate?" Ask the Expert
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NAS vs. PC-based file server
Business continuity expert Pierre Dorion discusses NAS vs. a PC-based file server. Ask the Expert
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FC-AL topology in a SAN environment
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the FC-AL topology in a SAN environment. Ask the Expert
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SAN security benefits
SAN expert Greg Schulz discusses the security benefits of SAN technology. Ask the Expert
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Networked storage vs. direct attached storage
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the benefits of networked storage to a reader. Ask the Expert
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Hard zoning vs. soft zoning
SAN expert Greg Schulz explains the difference between hard and soft zoning. Ask the Expert
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The key capabilities of SAN as virtual machine storage
Virtual server and desktop environments demand the use of shared storage for maximum efficiency, but what are the key advantages of SAN as virtual machine storage? Podcast
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Midrange storage SAN market analysis
Midrange storage has matured into one encompassing fully featured SANs with easy-to-use management interfaces for larger SMBs. But where is that market heading now? Podcast
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Midrange storage arrays come of age with enterprise features
Consultant Chris Evans talks about what customers want from midrange storage arrays, as well as the enterprise features that they now include. FAQ
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SAN switching: How to configure a SAN switch
Learn how to configure a storage-area network (SAN) switch, decide what fabric topology to implement, the importance of zoning and masking, and how to figure out fan-in and fan-out ratios. Podcast
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The key capabilities of SAN as virtual machine storage
Virtual server and desktop environments demand the use of shared storage for maximum efficiency, but what are the key advantages of SAN as virtual machine storage? Podcast
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Enterprise SAN survey: A feature-rich market with some key differences
The enterprise SAN market is full of large-capacity beasts with advanced features common to all, but vendors’ high-end array products are by no means all the same. Feature
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Options in small-business storage for server virtualisation
SMBs moving to virtualised servers need shared storage to support a new, dynamic environment. We survey the key file- and block-level options in small-business storage. Feature
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Dell customers not so keen on Blade Arrays concept
Now that Dell has rolled out its iSCSI EqualLogic Blade Arrays at Dell Storage Forum 2012, customers wonder if they pack enough performance to merit consideration. News
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10 GbE: iSCSI bandwidth increase improves protocol’s position against FC
With a boost to iSCSI bandwidth with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, products that support the protocol offer features to rival Fibre Channel SANs, including scalability and hypervisor integration. Feature
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EMC readies new VMAX storage; will unveil VMAX 40K at EMC World 2012
EMC’s latest VMAX storage is the VMAX 40K; the vendor will officially launch its highest end enterprise array and Enginuity software at EMC World 2012. News
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FC technology still dominates enterprise storage networking
FC technology will likely remain the dominant storage networking technology in enterprise IT for at least two years, as 10 Gigabit Ethernet options mount a stiffer challenge. Tip
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Midrange storage SAN market analysis
Midrange storage has matured into one encompassing fully featured SANs with easy-to-use management interfaces for larger SMBs. But where is that market heading now? Podcast
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Midrange SAN vendors boost solid-state and drive options
With desktop and server virtualisation driving the market, midrange SAN vendors boost solid-state and spinning-disk options to bring enterprise-like performance. Feature
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Storage protocols battle it out for the data centre switching crown
Storage protocols battle it out for the data centre switching crown. The key vendors -- Cisco, Brocade and QLogic -- embrace convergence, but they differ in emphasis over Fibre Channel. Feature
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Fibre Channel (FC) SAN offers a high-performance, high-speed switched storage network using dedicated host, switch and storage hardware. Find the latest news and resources on this topic.