All-in-One Research Guides:Data Storage Basics
Data storage hardware
Networked storage
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Scaling storage networks demands careful consideration
Buying Guide - In the Fibre Channel world, scaling often means adding more and faster switch ports to extend the fabric's bandwidth and connectivity. But IP storage (mainly iSCSI) is a growing area of SAN expansion, using ubiquitous Ethernet network technology to pass...
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The difference between IP storage and iSCSI
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How do I connect a Fibre Channel switch to a router?
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SCSI vs. iSCSI -- features, functionality and architecture
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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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Finalists: 2006 Storage P - Find out the finalists for networking equipment in our storage products of the year
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Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?
Ask the Expert - Storage expert Chris Poelker outlines WWN basics in order to answer the question: "Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?"
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When should I use a SAN vs. NAS or iSCSI?
FAQ - It's often a matter of block vs. file...
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FC or iSCSI for SAN-based backups?
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