Core Blimey – Do we still need edge switches?
SearchStorage.co.UK | 11.05.2008 OPINION - While the average SAN is rapidly growing in size, the percentage of SAN fabrics that measure hundreds of ports still remains small. The days of the core-edge fabric for large enterprises may be numbered.
Brocade-driven SAN data migration helps Council dodge WEEE
SearchStorageUK | 25 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - The WEEE directive hindered Surrey Council from adding SAN capacity. Brocade's Data Migration Manager helped it re-use IBM kit and avoid time-consuming LAN-based copy methods.
How to create a SAN performance baseline
Submitted By: Greg Schulz | 13 Nov 2007 TIP - To understand SAN performance and what is normal SAN behavior, you must have a performance baseline.
Switch upgrades and replacements
Submitted By: Stephen J. Bigelow | 10 Oct 2007 SAN EXPANSION BEST PRACTICES - In this chapter of our guide to SAN expansion best practices, you'll learn about the physical limitations of switches and how to architect the switching infrastructure.
How to add more channels to a network
30 Jul 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Storage expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "What is the best way to get more channels in my network?"
LUN management at the heart of SAN configuration
Stephen J. Bigelow, Features Writer | 06 Jun 2007 LUNS EXPLAINED - This article explains essential LUN concepts and the role of LUNs in SAN technology.
Storage Area Network School: Table of contents
SearchStorage.com | 01 Apr 2007 STORAGE UNIVERSITY - What is a storage area network? What are the benefits and pitfalls of installation? How can a SAN fit into your organization? These questions and more are answered in SAN School.
Advanced SAN School Final Exam
SearchStorage.com | 07 Apr 2007 QUIZ - Think you are a SAN master? Take this SearchStorage.com quiz and find out if you make the grade or need to go back to SAN School.
Download SAN Guide Chapter 3: Switches (PDF) Published by: SearchStorage.com | 13 Feb 2007 STORAGE LEARNING ON-THE-GO - You asked for it, so here it is -- a printable version of our SAN All-In-One Guide. Download Chapter 3: Switches in .pdf format now.
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