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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage Systems & Networking Track (San Francisco 2008)
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage Systems & Networking Track (New York 2008)
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class... Storage Decisions
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Storage Decisions Session Downloads: Storage Systems & Networking Track (Chicago 2008)
The core of any networked storage infrastructure is the basic hardware components: storage arrays and the fabric that links them to client servers and other services. Over the past few years, the trend has been to networks built around director-class... Storage Decisions
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NAS gateway specifications
A NAS gateway offers file-based accesses to external storage on a disk array -- or a SAN, where users can take advantage of superior performance and reliability while maintaining a level of simplicity. Since storage is moved off of the NAS device, in... Buying Guide
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Why not do everything with NAS vs. SAN?
Go ahead! As long as the applications support NAS... FAQ
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When do you think a higher level of integration with different storage protocols will happen?
Honestly -- maybe never. There are some vendors that do this today, but... FAQ
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Do all the vendors offer unified storage?
No. Some vendors are moving in that direction and others have a limited number of OEM product offerings now. However, several vendors currently offer established products... FAQ
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What are the disadvantages of unified storage over independent block and file systems?
There are some compromises that you'll need to make; there are certainly some control granularity issues. The pattern of access for file-based data and block-based data is significantly different... FAQ
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What does unified storage really mean?
This can often be confusing once you read vendors' marketing materials. Simply stated, unified storage [or multiprotocol storage] refers to a single storage system that can support both file and block access... FAQ
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Will all storage systems be unified storage in the future?
I don't think that "all" storage systems will be unified... FAQ
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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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EMC combines Clariion, Celerra into VNX unified storage
EMC VNX is the result of the long-awaited consolidation of its Clariion SAN and Celerra NAS platforms into a unified storage system that will sharpen the competition with NetApp. Article | 17 Jan 2011
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Brocade launches unified SAN-LAN resource management app, prepares 16-gig FC gear
Brocade rolled out a unified SAN-LAN resource management application that lets customers manage Fibre Channel and Ethernet network devices from one interface in anticipation of convergence around Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE); says 16 Gbps FC de... Article | 15 Sep 2010
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Cisco, NetApp and VMware combine for 'end-to-end' FCoE storage
VMware certifies NetApp FCoE arrays and Cisco Nexus 5000 switches to work with vSphere in virtual server environments; is the FCoE ecosystem reaching maturity? Article | 29 Jul 2010
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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 ... Word
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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.