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Tegile Zebi HA2800 Storage Array
The Tegile Zebi HA2800 multiprotocol array can be used as an all-flash system or in front of a pool of hard drives as a hybrid array. Feature
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Enterprise storage systems
Find out the winners in the storage systems category in the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2012 Products of the Year competition. guide
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Enterprise storage system: 2012 Products of the Year finalists
Find out the 15 product finalists in the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com enterprise storage system category. Feature
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Small but satisfied group of converged systems users
Convenience, preconfiguration and cost savings are among the reasons why our survey respondents say they're using converged systems. Feature
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Unified storage systems favored for efficiency and convenience
Arrays that combine block and file storage in a single box -- also known as multiprotocol arrays or unified storage systems -- are more popular now than ever before. Feature
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iSCSI SAN performance remains strong after 10 years
Despite early doubters, iSCSI SAN performance remains strong after 10 years and continues to gain ground on Fibre Channel as a storage protocol. Feature
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Unified storage systems showdown: NetApp FAS vs. EMC VNX
We compare EMC's VNX and NetApp's FAS series unified storage systems in terms of data services, autotiering and clustering. Find out what analysts and vendor reps think. Feature
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Is unified storage right for you? The latest on multiprotocol storage
We've collected our top tips and articles on unified or multiprotocol storage to help you decide whether or not it's right for your data storage environment Special Report
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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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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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Cisco FC director and switch moves to 16 Gbps, new chassis
Cisco rolls out its next generation Fibre Channel director and switch, with new chassis and 16 Gbps connectivity; yes, it also supports FCoE. News | 24 Apr 2013
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Architecture firm 'upgrades' to VNXe3150 entry-level storage
Architecture firm Kahler Slater switched from EMC CX3-20 midrange FC SAN to VNXe3150 entry-level storage, saving footprint and cost. News | 29 Nov 2012
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Dell FS8600 adds unified storage for Compellent SAN
Dell FS8600 adds Fluid File System (FluidFS) device that turns the Compellent SAN into unified storage, and prepares to add primary deduplication. News | 05 Oct 2012
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With HUS VM, Hitachi takes its unified storage to the enterprise
Hitachi Data Systems rolls out Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUS VM), taking its multiprotocol storage array to the enterprise. News | 25 Sep 2012
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Scale Computing weighs in with converged storage, compute, VM cluster
Scale Computing's HC3 clustered system includes storage capacity, compute and virtual machines built in. News | 27 Aug 2012
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Coraid launches ZFS NAS, again
Two years after scrapping plans for a ZFS NAS appliance because of legal reasons, Coraid licenses ZFS from Oracle for its ZX3000 server. News | 17 Jul 2012
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Starboard Storage scales down unified storage platform
Starboard Storage goes after EMC and NetApp with unified storage system using hybrid flash for remote offices and virtualized environments. News | 16 Jul 2012
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Dell moves into storage blades with EqualLogic arrays
Dell opens its Storage Forum 2012 by launching EqualLogic storage blades in an attempt to take its iSCSI SAN platform into the enterprise. News | 12 Jun 2012
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Hitachi Data Systems moves into unified storage architecture with HUS
Hitachi Data Systems combines BlueArc’s SiliconFS with block storage for its first unified storage architecture. News | 24 Apr 2012
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Week in review podcast: Nexsan’s unified storage architecture; and more
Listen to the week’s top storage news: Nexsan launches its first multiprotocol storage system; IDC reports slowdown of storage sales growth; and more. Podcast | 09 Mar 2012
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Converged architecture offerings pick up momentum with IT shops
Converged architecture options are gaining interest from IT shops hoping to simplify the deployment of storage, servers, and networking. Tip
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Unified data storage adoption rate rising among users
Unified data storage provides a single shared pool of storage that can be used where and when needed. Find out more reasons why users are adopting the technology. Tip
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Unified storage plays important role in data storage environments
Find out how unified storage works, benefits of the technology, possible challenges with a unified storage architecture and the future of unified networking Tip
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Unified storage benefits, implementation and challenges
Unified storage, or multiprotocol systems, enable block and file data to be stored in a single system. Learn how to implement, deploy and manage a unified storage system. Tip
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Block and file access unite with multiprotocol storage
This tip looks at the pros and cons, as well as when and where to deploy multiprotocol storage, which is also referred to as "unified" storage. Tip
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Spotlight on SAN/NAS convergence
Combining NAS and SAN in the same storage environment can be a difficult. Here are some helpful resources to make the process more smooth. Tip
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InfiniBand: Hype or revolution?
Which position will InfiniBand ultimately serve in the storage and server markets? Find out here. Tip
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Are NAS and SAN heading for union?
Major players take positions on open Storage Networking. How does InfiniBand fit in? Tip
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Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous SANs
Storage expert Greg Schulz explains the differences between heterogeneous and homogeneous SANs. Ask the Expert
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2004 NAS predictions: NAS gateways, SAN/NAS convergence hype and SRM solutions for NAS
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Two approaches to unified storage
Randy Kerns offers advice to a reader who asked: "What are your views on SAN/NAS unified storage versus NAS gateways?". Ask the Expert
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Block-level access and NAS
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Primer on file and block level access
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Pooled SAN storage for NAS
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unified storage (network unified storage or NUS)
Unified storage (sometimes termed network unified storage or NUS) is a storage system that makes it possible to run and manage files and applications from a single device. To this end, a unified storage system consolidates file-based and block-based ... Definition
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Understanding unified storage architecture
Randy Kerns explains that there's more than one way to build a unified storage architecture in this Storage Decisions 2012 TechTalk. Video
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File-based growth increases popularity of unified storage systems
Analyst Randy Kerns explains how the demand for block and file systems in the data center is driving the adoption of unified storage systems. Video
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Storage Radio: HUS VM is Hitachi unified storage for the enterprise
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, SearchStorage.com editors dig into the details of HUS VM, the Hitachi unified storage system for the enterprise. Podcast
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Unified storage systems offer cost savings and management advantages
In this whiteboard video presentation, storage expert Ben Woo outlines the key architectural points and benefits of unified storage systems. Video
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What you need to know about SMB SANs
Marc Staimer discusses what to look for in an SMB SANs this Q&A and recent developments in SMB SAN technology. Podcast
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Cisco FC director and switch moves to 16 Gbps, new chassis
Cisco rolls out its next generation Fibre Channel director and switch, with new chassis and 16 Gbps connectivity; yes, it also supports FCoE. News
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Tegile Zebi HA2800 Storage Array
The Tegile Zebi HA2800 multiprotocol array can be used as an all-flash system or in front of a pool of hard drives as a hybrid array. Feature
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Enterprise storage systems
Find out the winners in the storage systems category in the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2012 Products of the Year competition. guide
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Enterprise storage system: 2012 Products of the Year finalists
Find out the 15 product finalists in the Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com enterprise storage system category. Feature
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Small but satisfied group of converged systems users
Convenience, preconfiguration and cost savings are among the reasons why our survey respondents say they're using converged systems. Feature
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Unified storage systems favored for efficiency and convenience
Arrays that combine block and file storage in a single box -- also known as multiprotocol arrays or unified storage systems -- are more popular now than ever before. Feature
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Architecture firm 'upgrades' to VNXe3150 entry-level storage
Architecture firm Kahler Slater switched from EMC CX3-20 midrange FC SAN to VNXe3150 entry-level storage, saving footprint and cost. News
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Understanding unified storage architecture
Randy Kerns explains that there's more than one way to build a unified storage architecture in this Storage Decisions 2012 TechTalk. Video
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File-based growth increases popularity of unified storage systems
Analyst Randy Kerns explains how the demand for block and file systems in the data center is driving the adoption of unified storage systems. Video
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Dell FS8600 adds unified storage for Compellent SAN
Dell FS8600 adds Fluid File System (FluidFS) device that turns the Compellent SAN into unified storage, and prepares to add primary deduplication. News
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About Multiprotocol or unified storage
Unified storage, or multiprotocol storage, refers to a single storage system that can support both file access and block access. Find out the latest news and other resource guides on this emerging hot topic.