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Fibre Channel over Ethernet has IT team adjusting to converged network
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) converged network has clinic joining Ethernet network and Fibre Channel storage groups, and moving to Fibre Channel switches from Brocade. Case Study
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10 Gigabit Ethernet technology, data center move offer storage options to law firm
Law firm ties upgrade to 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology with data center move, shift to NAS storage and purchase of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Case Study
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Storage networking tutorial: Upgrading to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel, 10 GbE and FCoE
This storage networking tutorial lists the factors involved in moving to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel storage, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet, broken down by servers, switches, storage, cables and connectors. Tutorial
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End-to-end FCoE storage a work in progress
This FCoE tutorial explains why end-to-end Fibre Channel over Ethernet isn't ready yet, and how the technology's prospects should improve as FCoE standards are finalized and vendors offer new switches and storage. Feature
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10 Gigabit Ethernet for iSCSI storage, NAS storage still hinges on cost
While 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) offers greater bandwidth for iSCSI storage or NAS storage, IT shops still have to justify upgrade costs with their needs. Feature
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel storage: Use arrays, switches and server for gradual move to 8 Gbps
Learn why upgrading your fabric switch and core switch, server, host bus adapter and cables can help you gradually move toward 8 Gbps Fibre Channel storage. Feature
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iSCSI storage: Common misconceptions
iSCSI storage is gaining traction as an alternative to Fibre Channel, but misconceptions still surround the technology. Learn how iSCSI functions with NAS, if iSCSI disk drives exist and whether iSCSI can be partitioned as RAID. FAQ
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Storage networking: Technology advancements decrease complexity and improve performance
This guide tells you how technology advancements in SAN infrastructure,10 GbE, and Fibre Channel (FC) switches and iSCSI switches can help your company decrease complexity, lower costs and improve performance. E-Guide
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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