Disk Storage Hardware

MUST READ New dynamics in data protection sales TIP - With disk replacing tape as the preferred initial backup medium, VARs need to give customers the right data protection tools in a short sales cycle. How should RAID configuration be determined? FAQ - Learn what criteria to consider when selecting a RAID configuration for your customer. How do I choose the right drive for my customer? FAQ - Selecting the right drive for your customer can be tricky. Learn about the differences between FC, SAS and SATA drives. What is thin provisioning? Which applications benefit most? EXPERT ANSWER - I've heard that thin provisioning can save disk space and cut power consumption for my customers, but I've also heard it can be dangerous. What is thin provisioning, and which applications benefit most from it? Mixed SAS and SATA storage system considerations TIP - Learn what the key considerations are in mixed SAS/SATA drive configurations.

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	How to improve power efficiency in archive hardware and on primary storage Submitted By: SearchStorageChannel.com | 20 Aug 2009 TIP - Learn how to optimize a customer's archive and primary storage environments for maximum power efficiency.

	Helping storage administrators save money: Telling both sides of the story, Part 2 Submitted By: SearchStorageChannel.com | 10 Apr 2009 TIP - There are many ways to cut costs with new technologies, but your customers need to understand the pros and cons of each option.

	Top data storage products of the year Submitted By: SearchStorage.com | 25 Feb 2009 PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR - SearchStorage.com's Products of the Year awards are out. Find out which five topped the list of storage products released last year.

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	Storage arrays SearchStorageChannel.com | 05 Sep 2008 PARTNER PROGRAM DIRECTORY - Use our Partner Program Directory to choose a storage array vendor partner.

	Hard drive replacement SearchStorageChannel.com | 04 Dec 2006 BUYING GUIDE - Hard drive replacement was up 11% among storage managers in 2006.

	Increased SATA hard drive adoption SearchStorageChannel.com | 04 Dec 2006 BUYING GUIDE - SATA hard drives from 250 GB to 750 GB were bought widely by storage resellers in 2006.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Disk Storage Hardware:  Data Center and Server Room Storage, Tape Storage, Blade Storage, Other Storage Media