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The director switch: Basic SAN switch, plus scalability and high availability
One director-class switch can supplant multiple SAN switches and deliver scalability, high availability and a number of advanced features for Fibre Channel SANs. Tutorial
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Storage area network (SAN) cheat sheet
Find our most popular tips and features on storage area network (SAN) technologies and services. Use these resources to guide customers toward the right storage area network choices. Feature
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Our top five storage tips -- so far
Get the top five storage tips of the first half of 2008, as chosen by SearchStorageChannel.com readers. Top Tips
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iSCSI Study Guide
iSCSI is a popular storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities. Test your knowledge of the iSCSI terms you should know with this study guide. Quiz
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iSCSI Study Guide Answer Key
Answers to the iSCSI Study Guide. Quiz Answers
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Which is the right fit for my customer: NAS, FC SAN or iSCSI SAN?
When it comes to selecting the right type of storage architecture for your customer, there are some basic factors that can help you determine the best solution. Learn how to decide if NAS, FC SAN or iSCSI SAN is right for your customer. FAQ
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How will the appearance of the Fibre Channel over Ethernet standard change the dynamics within the S
Fibre Channel over Ethernet is a protocol that may challenge iSCSI for storage connectivity dominance. Fibre Channel over Ethernet is fairly easy to map to an existing SAN and also brings the possible of 10gig Ethernet in customers shops. FAQ
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What are some of the risks associated with iSCSI?
There are two risks VARs need to make customers aware about when using iSCSI. Since the technology is so easy to deploy, it is also easy to loose track of all the details. Customers also need to be aware that iSCSI can hog bandwidth on a network. FAQ
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What value-add opportunities exist with iSCSI implementations?
Value-added resellers can take advantage of iSCSI SANs when implementing dedicated networks, evaluating hardware and helping customers select storage vendors. FAQ
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What are the disadvantages of iSCSI?
Deploying iSCSI in mission-critical situations isn't a risk-free proposition. Customers may have to cope with higher latency and performance issues in mixed networks after an iSCSI implementation. FAQ
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Associa revamps data storage management for virtual server environment
Headlines: Community management association firm switches to Pillar Data SAN, thin provisioning and QoS to cope with storage challenges after rapid growth and server virtualization project. News | 23 Mar 2011
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Nexsan launches denser SAN systems with more MAID
Nexsan rolls out the E series of Fibre Channel and iSCSI SANs, denser versions of its ‘Boy’ and ‘Beast’ systems with an added layer of AutoMaid disk spindown. News | 01 Mar 2011
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HDS launches Virtual Storage Platform (VSP); SANpulse launches storage discovery app
Headlines: Hitachi Data Systems launches the Hitachi VSP, an upgrade to its enterprise storage array; plus, professional services company launches a storage discovery application. Article | 29 Sep 2010
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Violin aims for FC SAN price parity with SSD appliance; Amazon offers lower-redundancy option for S3
Headlines: Violin launches a solid-state storage appliance that it claims could hit a cost-per-gigabyte price similar to high-end FC SAN technology; Amazon S3 cloud customers laud the low-cost RRS option, but it's not clear if RRS will draw a wider a... Article | 26 May 2010
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Cisco launches entry-level 8 Gbps FC switch; Xiotech CorteX API enables control of its ISE platform
Headlines: Cisco launches an 8 Gbps FC switch model aimed at entry-level SANs; Xiotech opens up its CorteX Web service-based API available to developers, for control of ISE. Article | 08 Apr 2010
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SGI picks up Copan, readies a new spin on MAID; FalconStor, Violin combine on flash SAN accelerator
Headlines: With SGI acquiring MAID-maker Copan Systems at a clearance price, customers hope to see Copan disk arrays get a performance improvement, as well as easier and cheaper upgrades; FalconStor and startup Violin Memory partner on a SAN accelera... Article | 03 Mar 2010
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Fibre Channel switch adoption at a crossroads; EMC's Slootman dishes on EMC's disk-based backup plan
Headlines: Fibre Channel switch port shipments are expected to increase after first-time decline in 2009, but long-term outlook calls for eventual decline as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) picks up steam; head of EMC's backup division discusses p... Article | 24 Feb 2010
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University of Arizona consolidates networks with FCoE; Dataram enters solid-state market
Headlines: University reduces Ethernet cabling and saves FC switch ports by consolidating with Cisco Nexus FCoE switches, but end-to-end FCoE to storage arrays remains a long way off; Memory controller vendor Dataram wades into the current flash-as-c... Article | 30 Sep 2009
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Reldata focuses unified storage platform on midmarket, channel
Unified storage vendor Reldata upgrades operating system for NAS-iSCSI storage system to 64-bit and adds management features; new management says it will focus on the channel and midmarket. Article | 22 Sep 2009
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MLC NAND flash gains in enterprise solid-state storage; Fibre Channel switch options for SMBs
Headlines: New specialty NAND flash devices from Fusion-io and enterprise MLC from STEC are seen as solid-state storage alternatives to higher-cost SLC, but wide performance gulf remains; Recently, the Fibre Channel industry has become more attractiv... Article | 10 Sep 2009
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: Reasons to upgrade
Customers haven't been rushing to upgrade their storage networking gear to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel. But there are solid reasons to upgrade. Find out why an upgrade to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel may be the best option. Tip
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Four reasons to sell network unified storage platforms
Find out how network unified storage platforms help your customers by lowering costs and gaining simplicity, flexibility and investment protection. Tip
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Top five storage channel tips of 2007
Read our five most popular tips of the year so far to learn more about Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI SAN storage, capacity planning, compression and deduplication tools and more. Tip
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Choosing a Fibre Channel array or iSCSI SAN storage for SMBs
Choosing a Fibre Channel array over an iSCSI storage system SAN requires resellers and customers to carefully compare the storage area network technologies. This tip discusses iSCSI and Fibre Channel side by side. Tip
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Selling iSCSI SAN storage or Fibre Channel arrays to SMBs
The iSCSI storage systems or Fibre Channel array debate in the storage area network (SAN) market is full of small considerations that contribute to what is best for any SMB. These are some of the considerations that a VAR should be aware of when offe... Tip
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Storage area network (SAN) protocols: iSCSI and Fibre Channel
Storage area networks (SANs) are partially defined by their interconnection scheme -- Fibre Channel or iSCSI. Get an overview of these storage networking connectivity options. Tip
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iSCSI or Fibre Channel -- Which is right for a SAN?
When is the right time for a VAR to recommend Fibre Channel instead of iSCSI? Ask the Expert
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FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a storage protocol that enable Fibre Channel communications to run directly over Ethernet. Definition
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FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a storage protocol that enable Fibre Channel communications to run directly over Ethernet. Definition
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Associa revamps data storage management for virtual server environment
Headlines: Community management association firm switches to Pillar Data SAN, thin provisioning and QoS to cope with storage challenges after rapid growth and server virtualization project. News
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Nexsan launches denser SAN systems with more MAID
Nexsan rolls out the E series of Fibre Channel and iSCSI SANs, denser versions of its ‘Boy’ and ‘Beast’ systems with an added layer of AutoMaid disk spindown. News
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HDS launches Virtual Storage Platform (VSP); SANpulse launches storage discovery app
Headlines: Hitachi Data Systems launches the Hitachi VSP, an upgrade to its enterprise storage array; plus, professional services company launches a storage discovery application. Article
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Violin aims for FC SAN price parity with SSD appliance; Amazon offers lower-redundancy option for S3
Headlines: Violin launches a solid-state storage appliance that it claims could hit a cost-per-gigabyte price similar to high-end FC SAN technology; Amazon S3 cloud customers laud the low-cost RRS option, but it's not clear if RRS will draw a wider a... Article
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The director switch: Basic SAN switch, plus scalability and high availability
One director-class switch can supplant multiple SAN switches and deliver scalability, high availability and a number of advanced features for Fibre Channel SANs. Tutorial
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Cisco launches entry-level 8 Gbps FC switch; Xiotech CorteX API enables control of its ISE platform
Headlines: Cisco launches an 8 Gbps FC switch model aimed at entry-level SANs; Xiotech opens up its CorteX Web service-based API available to developers, for control of ISE. Article
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SGI picks up Copan, readies a new spin on MAID; FalconStor, Violin combine on flash SAN accelerator
Headlines: With SGI acquiring MAID-maker Copan Systems at a clearance price, customers hope to see Copan disk arrays get a performance improvement, as well as easier and cheaper upgrades; FalconStor and startup Violin Memory partner on a SAN accelera... Article
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Fibre Channel switch adoption at a crossroads; EMC's Slootman dishes on EMC's disk-based backup plan
Headlines: Fibre Channel switch port shipments are expected to increase after first-time decline in 2009, but long-term outlook calls for eventual decline as Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) picks up steam; head of EMC's backup division discusses p... Article
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: Reasons to upgrade
Customers haven't been rushing to upgrade their storage networking gear to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel. But there are solid reasons to upgrade. Find out why an upgrade to 8 Gbps Fibre Channel may be the best option. Tip
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About Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN)
Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) basics, best practices and how-to advice for storage service providers, value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators helping customers deploy and work with Fibre Channel SAN switches, arrays, adapters, drives, host bus adapters (HBAs) and controllers, as well as FCP and FICON, as part of their Fibre Channel SAN architecture setup. Compare Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI, read about Fibre Channel SAN security, frame and address weaknesses and get answers to your other FC SAN questions.