Storage Frequently asked questions-Storage Area Network FAQ:
Frequently asked questions-Storage Area Network FAQ
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SAN planning:
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Is an SMB environment too small for a SAN?
FAQ - Almost any size business can benefit from some type of SAN -- or "network storage"; whether it's NAS, iSCSI-based IP storage or FC storage...
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What is the difference between InfiniBand, SAS and iSCSI and where does each technology fit?
FAQ - InfiniBand is an interface; just like Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet. As an interface, InfiniBand carries different protocols...
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How does IP storage differ from iSCSI, NAS and Fibre Channel?
FAQ - Generically, IP storage involves any storage functionality that is leveraging TCP/IP as a network transport...
SAN management-Frequently asked questions:
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What guidelines should our listeners use for oversubscribing or under subscribing?
FAQ - Oversubscription has long been a contentious topic...
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What is the difference between SAN routing, channel extension and virtualization?
FAQ - Some folks see SAN routing as just segmentation; some see it as protocol conversion; some see it as distance enablement. SAN routing really embraces all those...
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How are switches changing the way SANs are designed and managed?
FAQ - There is more granularity in the device options today, allowing for more versatile device configuration...
FAQ podcast-Storage Area Network-FAQ:
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