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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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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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Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs
In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the block and file storage protocol options available in the latest offerings. Tutorial
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Inside Cisco Systems' Unified Computing System
Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) is a new type of enterprise server system. But how will it help data storage professionals solve their server virtualization issues? Special Report
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Alternatives to Cisco's Unified Computing System: HP BladeSystem Matrix and InteliCloud 360
Looking for alternatives to Cisco's Unified Computing System? HP's BladeSystem Matrix has integrated services, while InteliCloud Inc.'s 360 has an innovative chassis design. Feature
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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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Nexsan launches unified storage architecture with flash cache
Nexsan releases the NST unified storage architecture supporting iSCSI and NAS, and using flash cache for a performance boost. News | 05 Mar 2012
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Starboard Storage offers unified storage system with SSD storage tiers
Newcomer Starboard Storage brings out a unified storage system that uses solid-state drive (SSD) storage tiers for performance acceleration. News | 13 Feb 2012
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NetApp adds FAS2240 entry-level unified storage array
NetApp upgrades its entry-level storage platform with the FAS2240 to compete with unified EMC VNX and VNXe platforms and iSCSI SANs from HP and Dell. News | 08 Nov 2011
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Nevex adds flash caching software, Overland revamps RAID for SnapServer
SNW Fall 2011 opens with startup Nevex adding flash caching software to eliminate I/O bottlenecks, and Overland Storage introducing SnapDragon with DynamicRAID. News | 11 Oct 2011
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IBM adds Storwize V7000 Unified array for multiprotocol storage
With the Storwize V7000 Unified array, IBM enters the multiprotocol storage market; Big Blue also improves its auto-tiering software capabilities across arrays and data centers. News | 11 Oct 2011
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Dell turns EqualLogic into multiprotocol storage with clustered NAS
Dell adds Exanet file system into EqualLogic iSCSI SAN through new FS7500 appliance that turns EqualLogic into multiprotocol storage but requires adding a separate box. News | 07 Jun 2011
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Dell adds clustered NAS to PowerVault for 'unified' storage
Dell begins integration of its Exanet clustered NAS technology with its PowerVault SMB product—but does the NAS-iSCSI offering qualify as unified storage? News | 14 Apr 2011
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Coraid adds storage virtualization appliance for Ethernet SAN arrays
Coraid's latest storage virtualization appliance adds features such as storage pooling, snapshots, mirroring and remote replication to EtherDrive SRX arrays. Article | 01 Mar 2011
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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
Ask the Expert
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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
Ask the Expert
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Primer on file and block level access
Ask the Expert
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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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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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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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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
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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
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Nexsan launches unified storage architecture with flash cache
Nexsan releases the NST unified storage architecture supporting iSCSI and NAS, and using flash cache for a performance boost. News
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Starboard Storage offers unified storage system with SSD storage tiers
Newcomer Starboard Storage brings out a unified storage system that uses solid-state drive (SSD) storage tiers for performance acceleration. News
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NetApp adds FAS2240 entry-level unified storage array
NetApp upgrades its entry-level storage platform with the FAS2240 to compete with unified EMC VNX and VNXe platforms and iSCSI SANs from HP and Dell. News
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Nevex adds flash caching software, Overland revamps RAID for SnapServer
SNW Fall 2011 opens with startup Nevex adding flash caching software to eliminate I/O bottlenecks, and Overland Storage introducing SnapDragon with DynamicRAID. News
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IBM adds Storwize V7000 Unified array for multiprotocol storage
With the Storwize V7000 Unified array, IBM enters the multiprotocol storage market; Big Blue also improves its auto-tiering software capabilities across arrays and data centers. News
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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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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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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.