Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
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Why go to 4 Gbit Fibre Channel if I'm not already using all of my 1 Gbit or 2 Gbit bandwidth?
Depending on your needs, there may not be a compelling argument to switch to 4 Gbit... FAQ
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How does IP storage differ from iSCSI, NAS and Fibre Channel?
Generically, IP storage involves any storage functionality that is leveraging TCP/IP as a network transport... FAQ
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Hard zoning vs. soft zoning
SAN expert Greg Schulz explains the difference between hard and soft zoning. Ask the Expert
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Network connectivity for megastream Ethernet
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "Which type of network connectivity will work with a megastream Ethernet?" Ask the Expert
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Engineering Track (LV 2006)
To keep up with the demands of data and business requirements, managers need to engineer the most flexible and complete storage network. This track looks at SAN and NAS issues, distance demands, remote offices and how to build out systems. Storage Decisions
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LSI Logic buys Agere for $4B
LSI Logic announced it will buy mobile chipmaker Agere Systems for $4 billion, broadening its reach into consumer storage markets. Article
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HBAs go virtual
N_Port ID Virtualization, a new HBA feature, lets you assign different WWNs to each virtual server and determine which applications run on specific hardware and even when they run.Tech Report
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How to compare Fibre Channel (FC) and SCSI
Storage expert Greg Schulz offers advice on how to compare Fibre Channel (FC) and SCSI technology. Tip
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Multipath I/O: Guarantee redundancy during HBA failure (almost!)
Microsoft's Multipath I/O (MPIO) is designed to mitigate the effects of a HBA failure, by providing an alternate data path between devices. Learn why MPIO doesn't completely eliminate the possibility of problems if an HBA fails and what you can do en... Tip
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Home labs prop up storage users' skills
Home office storage has become more sophisticated -- so much so that enterprise storage administrators say they're using it to help them hone their skills for work. Article