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SAN switch purchase plans: Brocade gaining mind share among European buyers
Get details on survey results of SAN switch plans among European storage buyers, including inroads made by Brocade and how the average number of switches users plan to buy is changing. Survey
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Storage networking tutorial: Upgrading to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10 GbE and FCoE
This storage networking tutorial lists the factors involved in moving to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel storage, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet, broken down by servers, switches, storage, cables and connectors. Tutorial
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel promises bandwidth and data storage port boost
8 Gbps Fibre Channel promises to double bandwidth and boost the number of hosts connected to the SAN fabric, but will it put increased strain on data centre power and cooling? FAQ
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Director-class SAN switch product guide with Brocade, Cisco Systems specs
This director-class SAN switch product guide provides the attributes of director switch products and a spec list for Brocade and Cisco Systems directors. Special Report
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Director-class SAN switches handbook
Learn about the evolution of the director switches market, how director switches differ from standard switches, and how products from Brocade and Cisco compare. Special Report
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Director-class SAN switch benefits: Scalability and reliability for SAN fabrics
Benefits of using a director-class SAN switch in SAN fabrics is improved scalability and reliability, as well as advanced features such as security and application support. FAQ
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SAN implementation: Key steps in SAN deployment
A SAN implementation has a number of key steps. Learn about SAN deployment, SAN fabrics, how to size a SAN, how data will be backed up on a SAN, and questions surrounding SAN growth. FAQ
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FCoE: Is your data storage infrastructure ready?
Learn about the data storage infrastructure requirements of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), FCoE's impact on the Fibre Channel director switch market, the technology's rate of adoption by UK users and more. Special Report
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: Price driving adoption of the SAN storage technology
IT organizations can gain benefits from 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN storage technology and the price differential with 4 Gbps gear is shrinking, but its adoption is slower than with 4 Gbps, and, rather than upgrade, some shops may decide to veer off the... Tutorial
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Adoption of 8 Gbps Fibre Channel protocol expected to soar this year after sluggish start
Adoption of 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN storage poised to take off as economy improves, prices drop and supporting products flood the market, but many users drag feet on full end-to-end upgrade. Tutorial
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InfiniBand retains minor storage networking role despite Mellanox deal
Merger of InfiniBand vendors Mellanox and Voltaire won't change technology's minor role in storage networking, but experts say Mellanox can expand its market. Article | 09 Dec 2010
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Brocade launches unified SAN-LAN resource management app, prepares 16-gig FC gear
Brocade rolled out a unified SAN-LAN resource management application that lets customers manage Fibre Channel and Ethernet network devices from one interface in anticipation of convergence around Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE); says 16 Gbps FC d... Article | 15 Sep 2010
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Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet are in balance for Brocade
For Brocade, Fibre Channel and FCoE form complementary pillars of its storage networking roadmap. That puts it in a good position compared with its rivals. Column | 21 Jun 2010
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Brocade launches denser 8 Gbps Fibre Channel director cards following Cisco gains
Brocade DCX Backbone now supports 512 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports; competition intensifies in the Fibre Channel director space as Cisco closes in on Brocade's market share lead. Article | 02 Jun 2010
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Cisco launches MDS 9148 entry-level 8 Gbps Fibre Channel switch
Although it concentrates mostly on large director switches on the storage side, Cisco is bringing out an 8 Gpbs Fibre Channel switch for entry-level and departmental SANs. Article | 07 Apr 2010
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Unilever cuts fabric problems by 50% with NetWisdom
Multinational Unilever has cut fabric errors in half and now manages annual data growth of 50% on its 5 PB SAN Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom product. Article | 20 Oct 2009
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Are you ready for a move to director switches?
Director switches offer greater port density, high availability and enhanced services. If your SAN fabric is becoming unwieldy, it might be time to upgrade to a director. Article | 21 Sep 2009
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Will Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) bring a fabric switch product shakedown?
Many network switch vendors won't provide deep Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) functionality, so will storage-area network (SAN) fabric management be dominated by Brocade, Cisco Systems and IBM? Article | 30 Jun 2009
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Brocade slams Cisco in SAN switching, gains in Fibre Channel director market
Fibre Channel switch revenues dropped like other storage product areas last quarter, but Cisco's sales fell much more than those of its rival Brocade. Article | 29 May 2009
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Brocade rolls out FCoE switch, adapters
After taking a conservative approach to FCoE, Brocadse gets into the game with its long anticipated switch and adapters for converged networks. Article | 07 Apr 2009
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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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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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How to create a SAN performance baseline
To understand SAN performance and what is normal SAN behavior, you must have a performance baseline. Tip
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Storage switches: Five tips in five minutes
SearchStorage.com readers frequently ask questions about switches. This article offers a collection of expert responses to recent reader questions. Tip
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SAN fine tuning: Get the most from your storage
The way key SAN components, principally HBAs and switches, are configured will determine overall SAN performance. If you know what to look for and how to make adjustments, performance problems can be greatly reduced. Tip
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ISCSI SANs: How to alleviate the congestion
Careful configuration of an iSCSI SAN will usually preclude most problems. But for slow network performance, adapter and switch settings can help speed things up. Tip
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Storage 101: Using a director switch
This tip outlines the features of a director switch and details the reasons a director could be advantageous to your particular SAN system. 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 SAN zoning: Pros and cons of WWN zoning and port zoning
Learn the difference between World Wide Name zoning (WWN zoning) and port zoning, as well as the pros and cons of each on a Fibre Channel storage-area network (Fibre Channel SAN). Ask the Expert
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Storage-area network (SAN) fabrics: Mesh versus core-edge topology
When designing a storage-area network (SAN) fabric, it is important to examine both mesh and core-edge SAN topologies. Learn about the pros and cons of both topologies for designing SAN fabrics and which choice is best suited for small- and medium-si... Ask the Expert
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What are the main steps when configuring a storage-area network (SAN) switch?
Learn how to perform a storage-area network (SAN) switch configuration by determining the required port speed and topology, and configuring zones so devices can communicate with each other. Ask the Expert
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How can I merge SAN fabrics with SAN switches from different vendors?
The Fabric Shortest Path First (FSFP) routing protocol will help you merge storage-area network (SAN) fabrics with switches from different vendors. Ask the Expert
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What makes a fabric port change to a loop port?
If ports in your storage-area network switch are changing without updates, you need to examine the fabric device and loop device, and check to see if any drives may have been improperly connected. Ask the Expert
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How to add more channels to a network
Storage expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "What is the best way to get more channels in my network?" Ask the Expert
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Director vs. switch
Storage expert Greg Schulz outlines things to consider when choosing switches for a SAN. Ask the Expert
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How to minimize I/O latency
Storage expert Greg Schulz details how to minimize the latency between a server and a storage device. Ask the Expert
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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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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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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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InfiniBand retains minor storage networking role despite Mellanox deal
Merger of InfiniBand vendors Mellanox and Voltaire won't change technology's minor role in storage networking, but experts say Mellanox can expand its market. Article
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Brocade launches unified SAN-LAN resource management app, prepares 16-gig FC gear
Brocade rolled out a unified SAN-LAN resource management application that lets customers manage Fibre Channel and Ethernet network devices from one interface in anticipation of convergence around Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE); says 16 Gbps FC d... Article
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SAN switch purchase plans: Brocade gaining mind share among European buyers
Get details on survey results of SAN switch plans among European storage buyers, including inroads made by Brocade and how the average number of switches users plan to buy is changing. Survey
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Storage networking tutorial: Upgrading to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10 GbE and FCoE
This storage networking tutorial lists the factors involved in moving to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel storage, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet, broken down by servers, switches, storage, cables and connectors. Tutorial
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Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet are in balance for Brocade
For Brocade, Fibre Channel and FCoE form complementary pillars of its storage networking roadmap. That puts it in a good position compared with its rivals. Column
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Brocade launches denser 8 Gbps Fibre Channel director cards following Cisco gains
Brocade DCX Backbone now supports 512 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports; competition intensifies in the Fibre Channel director space as Cisco closes in on Brocade's market share lead. Article
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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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8 Gbps Fibre Channel promises bandwidth and data storage port boost
8 Gbps Fibre Channel promises to double bandwidth and boost the number of hosts connected to the SAN fabric, but will it put increased strain on data centre power and cooling? FAQ
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