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FCoE SAN multi-hop technology primer
FCoE SAN is growing in popularity, but the lack of multi-hop switching support remains a problem. Find out what vendors and users are doing to improve FCoE performance. Tip
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: How to upgrade your storage-area network
Are you planning an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel upgrade for your storage-area network (SAN)? Details to consider include bandwidth needs, choosing between director switches and edge switches, and pricing. Tip
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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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Factors to consider when implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Learn the differences between implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI, the costs of upgrading to FCoE and more. Tip
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How to create a SAN performance baseline
To understand SAN performance and what is normal SAN behavior, you must have a performance baseline. Tip
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Storage switches: Five tips in five minutes
SearchStorage.com readers frequently ask questions about switches. This article offers a collection of expert responses to recent reader questions. Tip
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SAN fine tuning: Get the most from your storage
The way key SAN components, principally HBAs and switches, are configured will determine overall SAN performance. If you know what to look for and how to make adjustments, performance problems can be greatly reduced. Tip
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ISCSI SANs: How to alleviate the congestion
Careful configuration of an iSCSI SAN will usually preclude most problems. But for slow network performance, adapter and switch settings can help speed things up. Tip
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Storage 101: Using a director switch
This tip outlines the features of a director switch and details the reasons a director could be advantageous to your particular SAN system. Tip
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Switch partitions gain steam
If you're looking to consolidate SANs, without giving up the benefits of keeping your sites physically separate, the new switch partitioning capabilities might be for you. Tip