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Storage area network

A storage area network (SAN) overcomes the problems associated with traditional storage systems by moving storage resources off of the common user network and reorganizing those storage components into an independent, high-performance network. This guide will help you get started learning about SANs.



BROWSE SUBCATEGORIES:	Overview (1), Storage area network components and architecture (7), Storage area network connectivity and protocols (12), Storage area network management (10)


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Introduction to SAN technology
SANs overcome the problems of traditional network storage by moving storage resources off the common user network and reorganizing those storage components into an independent, high-performance network. SANs also support...


Storage area network components and architecture: 1 - 3 of 7

Storage 101: Using a director switch
This tip outlines the features of a director switch and details the reasons a director could be advantageous to your particular SAN system.

How to minimize I/O latency
Storage expert Greg Schulz details how to minimize the latency between a server and a storage device.

GBIC connection to single or multimode fiber
This advice discusses the possibility of connecting a short-distance GBIC to single mode fiber and multimode fiber.

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Storage area network connectivity and protocols: 1 - 3 of 12

iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP: How do they stack up?
iSCSI, iFCP and FCIP are compared in this Q&A.

How to compare FC and SCSI
Storage expert Greg Schulz offers advice on how to compare FC and SCSI technology, and technology in general.

Narrow down your iSCSI SAN options
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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Storage area network management: 1 - 3 of 10

Which RAID configuration offers the best price-to-performance ratio?
SAN expert, Christopher Poelker addresses a reader's concerns about the way we explained the relationship between RAID price and performance in a 2003 SAN quiz.

Limiting access to a SAN volume
This advice details how to set up multiple servers with read-only access to the same SAN volume and have a single server read-write access to the same SAN volume.

Checklist: Zone your SAN in five steps
Learn how to develop an effective zoning plan and implement it with a minimum of hassle.

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