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Fibre Channel switch port shipments expected to spike after 2009 drop, then decline over long term
Fibre Channel switch port shipments are expected to increase after first-time decline in 2009, but long-term outlook calls for eventual decline as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) picks up steam. Article
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iSCSI storage system implemented by University of Alaska Fairbanks
Learn about one university department's move to an iSCSI storage system from NFS, including why it made the switch to iSCSI, what problems it encountered, how things have improved and lessons learned from the implementation. FAQ
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iSCSI SANs in a virtual server environment: Five best practices
Storage experts offer best practices on how to maximize iSCSI SAN performance and efficiency in virtual server environments, where the protocol has found its biggest audience. Best Practices
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iSCSI storage: Rising profile in enterprise data centers
Learn why iSCSI storage is infiltrating enterprise data centers, get five best practices for implementing iSCSI SANs in a virtual server environment, and discover some implementation tips. Special Report
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EMC: No plans to kill Clariion
EMC denies widespread speculation in the enterprise data storage industry that it's planning to phase out Clariion SAN systems in favor of Celerra multiprotocol storage. Article
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Director switch comparison: Brocade DCX Backbone versus Cisco Systems MDS 9500
Are you looking for director switch for your SAN? We compare the Brocade DCX Backbone and Cisco Systems MDS 9500 offerings in terms of latency, throughput and FCoE support. Tip
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8 Gbps FC: Price driving adoption of the storage technology
IT organizations can gain benefits from 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN storage technology and the price differential with 4 Gbps gear is shrinking, but its adoption is slower than with 4 Gbps, and, rather than upgrade, some shops may decide to veer off the... Tutorial
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Adoption of 8 Gbps Fibre Channel protocol expected to soar this year after sluggish start
Adoption of 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN storage poised to take off as economy improves, prices drop and supporting products flood the market, but many users drag feet on full end-to-end upgrade. Tutorial
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Fibre Channel SAN: Upgrading to 8 Gbps for storage networks a logical step as prices drop
Upgrading a Fibre Channel SAN to 8 Gbps is the natural next step for IT shops refreshing their storage networks as prices of host bus adapters, switches and arrays drop. Tutorial
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I/O virtualization and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): How do they differ?
Learn how I/O virtualization and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) differ, and get advice for which product to choose if you take the I/O virtualization path. Tutorial