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Advanced data storage components
Although high-level tasks, like data classification and storage virtualization, receive much of the attention, it's important to note that storage components, such as disk drives, RAID technology, disk arrays and even network fabric hardware, are evolving at a tremendous pace -- enabling vast storage capacities while still maintaining necessary service levels for network users.
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Advanced data storage components overview
24 Oct 2007
Article - The never-ending evolution of storage components such as disk drives, RAID technology, disk arrays and even network fabric hardware is enabling vast increases in storage capacities. This guide focuses on the latest developments in disks, RAID, arrays and...
Disk storage components:
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Think 'big picture' for SATA Exchange storage
Tip - Storage management expert Brett Cooper outlines things to consider before deploying SATA for Exchange data storage.
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SATA port: Can you run multiple drives off of one?
Ask the Expert - Storage networking expert Greg Schulz discusses how to run multiple drives off a SATA port.
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Data Storage Handbook - This handbook offers three related SATA tips which compare SATA to SAS and SCSI and provides advice on striking the right balance between them.
Storage component enclosures:
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Active/active vs. active/passive arrays
Ask the Expert - Storage expert Greg Schulz outlines the pros and cons of active/active and active/passive arrays.
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Ask the Expert - Disaster recovery expert Pierre Dorion offers advice on replicating a SQL2000 cluster.
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Download Advanced Storage Guide Chapter 1: Storage components (PDF)
Storage Learning On-The-G - You asked for it, so here it is -- a printable version of our Advanced Storage All-In-One Guide. Download Chapter 1: Storage components in .pdf format now.
RAID-Advanced data storage components:
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How to choose the correct RAID level
Tip - This tip offers nine things to consider when deciding which RAID level is right for your organization's needs.
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Use of RAID with multiple drives
Ask the Expert - Storage expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "Please give me an example of when RAID 1 with multiple drives is used."
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Tip - RAID is still relevant today, possibly even more than in the past. However, it has become a transparent, standard feature that isn't often discussed. This tip outlines the state of RAID today.