Storage SAN components and architecture:
Advanced storage area network
SAN components and architecture
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HBAs: Are dual HBAs worth the investment?
Ask the Expert - Storage networking expert Greg Schulz offers advice to a reader debating whether to invest in dual HBAs for their SAN.
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Tech Report: Director switches
Tech Report - There are many advantages to using a director switch (a.k.a. Fibre Channel director), including number of ports and high availability. But this is only part of the big picture. Get deep into the nitty-gritty of director switches from storage industry...
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Troubleshooting clustered server issues
Ask the Expert - Storage expert Marc Staimer offers advice on troubleshooting a clustered storage environment with connectivity problems.
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GBIC connection to single or multimode fiber
Ask the Expert - This advice discusses the possibility of connecting a short-distance GBIC to single mode fiber and multimode fiber.
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Set up persistent binding on an HBA
Tip - In this Ask the Expert Q&A, SAN expert Chris Poelker gives you the code to set up persistent binding on an HBA for a Unix host.
Storage Management Strategies for the CIO