Ethernet storage
"Ethernet storage consists mainly of network attached storage (NAS) and iSCSI storage area networks (SANs), rather than Fibre Channel (FC) SAN storage. Ethernet storage devices use the common Ethernet networking technology for shared storage instead of FC switching. This topics page includes the latest news and valuable resources for Ethernet storage. "
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Ethernet storage News
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June 29, 2020
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Jun'20
Western Digital will package new NVMe SSD into NVMe-oF JBOF
Western Digital is prepping a new NVMe over Fabrics-based JBOF storage device that will bundle its highest-performance Ultrastar SN840 NVMe SSDs and RapidFlex network adapters.
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February 13, 2019
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Feb'19
New Dell EMC all-flash Isilon hardware compresses NAS data
Dell EMC Isilon F810 all-flash NAS array and ClarityNow software tackle unstructured file data through increased performance and data reduction over previous versions.
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March 28, 2017
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Mar'17
Entry-level Brocade FC switch enables NVMe flash fabric
New Brocade SAN switch turns Fibre Channel into NVMe fabric for all-flash storage. The G610 device is targeted at converged infrastructure, small SANs and rack-based flash servers.
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March 15, 2017
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Mar'17
Bumpy ride predicted as HPE storage absorbs Nimble SANs
Merging the Nimble Storage product line with HPE gear and engineering teams creates overlap and competition for its R&D budget. Other storage startups see an opening.
Ethernet storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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SAN vs. NAS: What are the key differences?
Compare SAN and NAS and find out what to consider when using each storage system format. Object storage and the cloud are also affecting the storage options that are available. Continue Reading
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NAS, SAN, or DAS? Quiz yourself on these 3 types of storage
It's not easy to choose and deploy a data storage infrastructure system. Take this test to find out if you're ready to assess whether DAS, NAS or SAN is right for your business. Continue Reading
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Test yourself on Fibre Channel basics and the latest updates
Are you up to speed on Fibre Channel? Take our quiz to find out if you know how the storage networking technology works and the latest updates. Continue Reading
Evaluate Ethernet storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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High-performance interconnects and storage performance
Should you use InfiniBand or RDMA over Converged Ethernet as an interconnect? We discuss each technology's effect on performance features such as latency, IOPS and throughput. Continue Reading
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Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI: 5 factors to consider
Discover how Fibre Channel and iSCSI compare when it comes to meeting the SAN performance, ease of use, manageability, total package and TCO requirements of SMBs. Continue Reading
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SAN and NAS: An illustrated guide to distinguishing the storage types
Debating whether to go with SAN or NAS? Take a closer look at how the two network-based storage technologies compare based on function, usage, advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
Manage Ethernet storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to solve storage latency issues when deploying NVME-oF
The storage network is key to solving latency problems. Get the big picture on NVMe-oF issues and the roles of performance monitoring and high-performance interconnects. Continue Reading
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Storage networking technologies explained
Make sure you know the differences among network fabrics, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel and InfiniBand, before making decisions about your storage network infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Get ready for the 12 Gbps SAS drive
New 12 Gbps SAS technology will usher in SSDs, HDDs and HBAs according to the SCSI Trade Association president. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Ethernet storage Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How will 10 GbE impact iSCSI speed?
The adoption of 10 gigabit Ethernet has ramped up iSCSI speed and resulted in a smaller performance gap between iSCSI and Fibre Channel. Continue Reading
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How to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a crash course in how to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading