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Storage area network connectivity and protocols
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What is the difference between virtualization switches and virtual SANs?
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FAQ - The word "virtualization" is thrown around so much that it's hard to always know what it means...
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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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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...
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ISCSI vs. Fibre Channel SAN quiz
Learning Center - The war is waging -- so say some storage professionals. What's your IQ when it comes to iSCSI and Fibre Channel SAN protocols? Take our iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel SAN quiz and find out.
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iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP: How do they stack up?
Ask the Expert - iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP are compared in this Q&A.
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Narrow down your iSCSI SAN options
Tip - The iSCSI SAN market is hot right now. Get started learning about recent developments and key players so you can make good choices regarding iSCSI.
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Speed wars: Fibre Channel vs. Ethernet
Feature - Just as 4Gb/sec Fibre Channel is poised to make its move into the data center, Ethernet is roaring back with its 10Gb/sec technology. But the lure of pure speed might not be enough for Ethernet to overtake Fibre Channel--at least for now.
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Ask the Expert - Storage expert Greg Schulz offers advice on how to compare FC and SCSI technology, and technology in general.
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Ask the Expert - SAN expert Chris Poelker discusses speed, distance, latency and signal loss in storage networks.
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Ask the Expert - SAN expert Chris Poelker offers advice on troubleshooting SAN-based backup issues.
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