All-in-One Research Guides:Data Storage Basics
Storage area network
Storage area network components and architecture
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LUN management at the heart of SAN configuration
LUNs Explained - LUNs are the basic vehicle for delivering storage, but provisioning SAN storage isn't just a matter of creating LUNs or volumes; the SAN fabric itself must be configured so that disks and their LUNs are matched to the appropriate servers. Proper...
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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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Tip - Host bus adapters are one of the most time-consuming parts of a SAN to install.
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Storage 101: Using a director switch
Tip - This tip outlines the features of a director switch and details the reasons a director could be advantageous to your particular SAN system.
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Ask the Expert - Storage expert Greg Schulz details how to minimize the latency between a server and a storage device.
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Differences between a two-switch fabric and a full fabric
Ask the Expert - Storage expert Arun Taneja discusses the differences between a two-switch fabric and a full fabric.