Doubling Storage Network Performance With Defrag Nov 21, 2009
Whether fragmentation affects storage area networks () is a matter of debate, but users nonetheless claim performance benefits from using defragmentation solutions in their data storage environments (see ). Synectics Group of Allentown, Pa. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
NetApp: We're Not Afraid of EMC Nov 20, 2009
NetApp's network attached storage () business made up 48 percent of sales this quarter, while unified systems hit 34 percent and storage area networks () a company-record 19 percent. Georgens didn't seem too worried about the new on the call. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Why NAS Might Overtake SAN Storage Nov 17, 2009
The following words were on this site back in 2002, when Drew Bird was writing about the basics of storage area networks (). "Many IT organizations today are scratching their heads debating whether the advantages of implementing a SAN solution justify the associated costs. Others are trying to get a handle on today's storage options and whether SAN is simply Network Attached Storage spelled backwards.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Virtual Storage Sheds Help Companies Store Vast Amounts Of Data Oct 28, 2009
Loeppke says Compellent's technology can sort the data at a finer level than other larger developers of storage area networks, or SANs. He likened it to an overfilled garage. (Investors Business Daily)
Storage Networking: The Basics Oct 27, 2009
Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage area networks, a definition that will soon include FCoE too. SANs use block addressing, an algorithm for uniquely identifying blocks of data stored on disk or tape media by number and then translating these numbers into physical locations on the media. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Testco10 Reports First Quarter Of Fiscal 2005 Results Sep 20, 2009
" Non-GAAP net income for Q1 05 was $28.3 million, or $0.11 per share basic and $0.10 per share diluted, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $20.8 million, or $0.08 per share basic and diluted, reported in Q4 04 and non-GAAP net income of $7.5 million, or $0.03 per share basic and diluted, reported in Q1 04. Non-GAAP net income for Q1 05 excludes a one time warranty benefit, variable stock-based compensation benefit, gains related to repurchases of convertible subordinated debt, deferred stock... (PR Newswire)
Comparing different backup strategies Jul 30, 2009
Backup is still an area where many administrators have significant pain and yet many do not implement storage area networks (SANs) to improve their backup environment. Even when they do, they may struggle to see all the benefits they should expect. (Search Storage)
Cisco Gives SANs, IBM Mainframes a Performance Boost Jul 28, 2009
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today rolled out enhancements to its MDS 9000 director products and NX-OS operating system that promise to improve performance for storage area networks (), WANs and IBM mainframe environments. The upgrades include added support, which Cisco sees as a growing market as IBM (NYSE: IBM) phases out , acceleration technologies for better long-distance data traffic and performance, and improved security. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
How to determine the protocol for your SAN Jun 25, 2009
If you want a primer on SAN, I'd recommend the book Storage Area Networks for Dummies by Chris Poelker and Alex Nikitin, which provides a practical overview without assuming you know about buffer credits or G_ports or U_ports or oversubscription. About the author: Joel Lovell is senior storage consultant for Storage Engine Inc. His specialty is high-performance storage and storage consolidation. (Search Storage)
IBM Embraces FCoE, Converged Data Center Networks Jun 2, 2009
IBM says bringing together local and storage area networks with FCoE and can save as much as 50 percent on switches, adapters, cables and interconnects, plus space, power and cooling savings. QLogic believes FCoE will by the end of the year, as products begin showing up in servers and storage systems. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Wozniak's Utah startup lands $47.5M, CEO Apr 8, 2009
Fusion-io has developed a flash-memory drive that turns low-cost Web servers into high-end storage area networks. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
1 Beyond Announces HexDFlex, The Industry's First 16-Processor Professional Turnkey Video Workstation for Windows XP and Vista Apr 1, 2009
1 Beyond delivers turnkey video end-to-end solutions that provide customers with the highest performance and quality digital workflow in all video formats including HD, 2K and 4K. The company offers a wide range of systems including the new tapeless workflow products, award-winning laptops, desktops, mobiles, and Storage Area Networks used in all workflow phases. All 1 Beyond systems are designed with true open architecture and built on world standards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Compellent Adds ILM to Solid State Drives Mar 25, 2009
Compellent says it will integrate STEC's (NASDAQ: STEC) 146GB into its storage area networks (), using its management software to let customers deploy as few as two SSDs in a "tier 0" configuration, automatically migrating inactive data to less expensive hard drives. The two-drive configuration also lets users get into flash-based storage at a lower price. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Fusion-io Claims Fastest, Server-Based SSD Mar 13, 2009
Defining The Business Value Of Technology. The ioDrive Duo is scheduled for release in April in capacities of 160 GB, 320 GB and 640 GB.. (TechWeb)
Lionbridge Reduces Costs, Enhances Security With Microsoft Virtualization Feb 24, 2009
By also deploying FalconStor Network Storage Server software with the failover clustering capabilities built into Windows Server 2008, Lionbridge can use different storage area networks between the primary and disaster recovery site, achieving instantaneous disaster recovery in both physical and virtual server environments. "With Microsoft virtualization in both the server operating system and in the holistic management tools, we're able to remove the barriers to enterprisewide virtualization,"... (PR Newswire)
Cost-Cutting Storage Strategies for Small Businesses Feb 8, 2009
Both offer storage area networks (s) that operate over existing Ethernet connections as opposed to requiring expensive (FC) networks. HP has smartly integrated its LeftHand products with its ProLiant servers. (Datamation)
