1. This type of drive doesn't match the performance of FC, but provides the low cost per gigabyte and high storage densities that are crucial for "near-line" storage tasks.
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2. This technology was designed as the successor to parallel SCSI, and relies on faster processors to pump more data down a single wire faster than parallel SCSI can send down a 32-wire cable.What is it? 3. This type of SAN architecture translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMBs.
What is it? 4. This type of storage assigns different categories of data to different types of storage media in order to reduce total storage cost.
What is it? 5. What type of array holds a limited number of disk drives and can be far less expensive than enterprise-class arrays?
What is it? 6. Storage expert Greg Schulz claims that with this alternative to the Fibre Channel protocol, "Cost advantages go beyond cabling and adapter/switch component costs."
What is it? 7. This can be a cost-effective way to add more storage space to your enterprise.
What is it? 8. The growth of this type of replication is largely attributed to the convergence of lower disk costs, lower bandwidth costs and the emergence of bandwidth optimization techniques.
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