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09 Mar 2009 | SearchStorageChannel.com

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When designing a storage area network (SAN) for customers, there are a number of key decisions to be made around hardware and networking protocol. To help make that decision process easier for you, we've collected the most popular tips and features on SAN technologies and services from SearchStorageChannel.com. Use these resources to guide customers toward the right storage area network choices.

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