Primary storage devices
Primary storage devices refer to storage hardware for data in active use, in contrast to storage used for backup purposes. They include SAN and NAS primary storage devices, non-volatile flash storage and other types of storage media. Find resources about primary storage and storage hardware, including RAID arrays and storage arrays, on this topic page.
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Dell cloud shoots high with Project Apex iniative
Dell's cloud focus culminates in launch of Project Apex that allows data centers to flexibly consume IT and storage infrastructure as a cloud-delivered service on premises.
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Cloud NAS vendor Ctera adds security, migration Mac support
Along with making its NAS platform faster and more secure across multiple clouds, Ctera adds Mac support for its Enterprise File Services Platform's more creative users.
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DDN storage unifies IntelliFlash, Nexenta, Tintri pickups
DDN launches IntelliFlash H-Series and Tintri VMstore T7000 hybrid arrays. The new NVMe-based systems incorporate technology from recent DDN storage acquisitions.
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NetApp OnTap 9.8 revamps replication, storage arrays
NetApp OnTap SnapMirror Business Continuity provides failover with granular copy management. NetApp FAS and AFF arrays hit the market as file vendor gears up for digital user event.
Primary storage devices Get Started
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7 steps to retiring storage hardware safely and efficiently
Organizations put a lot of thought into the storage equipment they purchase. The decision to retire that same hardware should get just as much consideration. Continue Reading
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What is a SAN? Ultimate storage area network guide
A storage area network (SAN) is a dedicated high-speed network or subnetwork that interconnects and presents shared pools of storage devices to multiple servers. Continue Reading
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FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a storage protocol that enable Fibre Channel (FC) communications to run directly over Ethernet. Continue Reading
Evaluate Primary storage devices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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NVMe key-value storage vs. block and object storage
See how this modern approach simplifies the data storage process compared with block and object storage, and learn about the various potential advantages of key-value storage. Continue Reading
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Comparing 7 storage network protocols
Compare characteristics of common storage network protocols, such as iSCSI, Fibre Channel, FCoE, NFS, SMB/CIFS, HTTP and NVMe-oF, to decide which one is best suited to your needs. Continue Reading
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Advantages and disadvantages of using a SAN
SAN benefits include speed, scalability and fault tolerance, but the technology isn't without its drawbacks. Cost and complexity are big concerns for smaller organizations. Continue Reading
Manage Primary storage devices
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Managed SAN services aim to ease storage chores
Offloading SAN management to an MSP partner could free IT admins from an infrastructure component that sometimes gets short shrift among other data center priorities. Continue Reading
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SAN management best practices for optimizing performance
SANs consolidate resources and provide a high-speed network for storage traffic, but that doesn't mean you're off the hook when it comes to performance management. Continue Reading
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5 ways hybrid cloud storage is changing SAN management
Increasing reliance on cloud storage is changing the way storage area networks are managed and the challenges that SAN admins face in responding to business requirements. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Primary storage devices Issues
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How to deal with the challenges of cloud storage vs. SAN
Whether you're managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them. Continue Reading
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Troubleshoot SAN issues to improve performance
Common SAN problems include compatibility issues, hardware failures and sluggish storage response times, but a few proven strategies can easily resolve these issues. Continue Reading
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5 signs it's time for a NAS or SAN upgrade
It's easy to tell when it's time to modernize your storage infrastructure if you know the warning signs. Find out what they are and how Liberty Mutual Insurance handled its upgrade. Continue Reading