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Gridstore Inc. GS-1000 Scale-out NAS Storage System
The Gridstore GS-1000 Scale-out NAS Storage System uses a Virtualized Storage Controller architecture to distribute a virtual controller to each client connecting to the storage. 2011 Products of the Year
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Implementing a unified storage system in a small business environment
Greg Schulz discusses the pros and cons of unified storage systems and whether or not server virtualization is driving the adoption among SMBs in this Q&A. FAQ
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Managing data storage in small businesses: A data storage strategy tutorial
In this tutorial on managing data storage in small businesses, learn about how to choose the best data storage strategy, what your networked storage options are, and the pros and cons of working with a VAR. Tutorial
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Storage area network basics: A SAN quiz
Take our storage area network basics for beginners quiz and test your knowledge of SAN technology. Quiz
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SMB network data storage quiz
With even more SMB network data storage products available than ever before, new challenges have emerged for SMBs. Take our network data storage quiz to test your knowledge. Quiz
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iSCSI SAN storage will remain popular with SMBs: An iSCSI tutorial
This tutorial looks at the factors driving adoption of iSCSI SANs today and what to consider before deploying iSCSI. Tutorial
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Choosing and implementing a host bus adapter for small and medium businesses
Host bus adapters can also be a common pain point when setting up your storage environment. Tony Palmer, senior lab engineer with Enterprise Strategy Group, answers some frequently asked questions about HBAs in this Q&A. FAQ
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Networked storage for small businesses: A guide to SMB storage networking
In this essential guide, learn about the best options and the latest trends in storage networking for SMBs. Download it for free. E-Guide
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iSCSI SANs a good fit for SMBs
Greg Schulz, founder and senior analyst at Storage IO answers questions about iSCSI SANs in this Q&A. FAQ
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Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs
In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the block and file storage protocol options available in the latest offerings. Tutorial
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HP MSA gets SSD support
Hewlett-Packard upgrades its entry-level SAN array, giving HP MSA some SSD support, a new controller and 4 TB hard drives. News | 13 May 2013
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ATTO Technology announces Mac OS X Mountain Lion support
ATTO Technology Inc. this week announced driver support for Mac OS X Mountain Lion for a variety of its products. News | 26 Jul 2012
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D-Link, Iomega, Pivot3 add surveillance storage
D-Link expands its iSCSI platform for surveillance storage, EMC Iomega partners with Axis, and Pivot3 adds storage appliance for video. News | 21 Sep 2011
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Dataram updates XcelaSAN with high-availability; and more SMB storage news
Check out this week’s latest SMB data storage news. News | 04 Mar 2011
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Drobo rolls out SMB storage systems for business use
For the first time, Drobo is going solely after businesses with its latest iSCSI and file-sharing SMB storage systems; new systems support thin provisioning, data tiering and solid state drives (SSDs). Article | 08 Feb 2011
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Overland Storage launches high-availability SnapSAN iSCSI SAN
Overland Storage rolls out its second SnapSAN iSCSI storage system, the SnapSAN 1000 with dual controllers for high available; array-based application is planned for future releases. Article | 26 Oct 2010
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SMB data storage briefs: GreenBytes introduces a new SAN and NAS appliance, the GB-1000
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: GreenBytes introduces a new SAN and NAS appliance, the GB-1000; KingsBridge releases Phoenix Foundation DR planning software and more. Article | 01 Apr 2010
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Elite Brands turns to Data Robotics DroboElite for data backup plan
SMB turns to Data Robotics' iSCSI system to alleviate backup problems caused by large SQL databases and little available space on standalone servers, after determining most networked storage options were too big for its needs. Article | 25 Mar 2010
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SMB data storage briefs: Synology releases upgraded NAS product, DiskStation Manager 2.3
This week's SMB data storage news in brief: Synology releases DiskStation Manager 2.3; SOS enhances their Universal Backup product to meet SMB needs and more. Article | 12 Mar 2010
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Overland Storage launches iSCSI SAN with hooks into VMware and Hyper-V
The first product released by Overland Storage Inc. under its business turnaround plan is the Snap Server SAN S2000, an iSCSI SAN targeting small businesses. Article | 17 Feb 2010
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How to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a crash course in how to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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Storage area network basics you need to know before you buy a SAN
Before you buy a SAN for your SMB, be sure to review these storage area network basics first. Tip
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File virtualization software choices to eliminate file server sprawl
File server sprawl is a common problem affecting many SMBs. Learn about how to solve this problem with file virtualization software. Tip
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Getting started with an iSCSI storage system: An iSCSI primer
A lot of SMBs are realizing that iSCSI is a good fit for them. Find out what you need to get started with your first iSCSI storage system. Tip
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Top 10 tips for small business data storage in 2010
Here's a look at the top 10 SMB storage tips from 2010. Learn about primary storage data reduction techniques, the pros and cons of cloud storage for SMBs and more. Tip
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How to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance
Read this tip to learn about how to increase your iSCSI SAN's performance and learn other iSCSI SAN troubleshooting tips. Tip
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Incorporating an iSCSI storage system into your Ethernet network
iSCSI storage systems have many benefits for SMBs. Here's what you need to know before incorporating iSCSI into your existing Ethernet network. Tip
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Choosing a SAN technology: Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI
In part three of our series, we examine several misconceptions about FC vs. ISCSI SANs and how to choose the right SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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iSCSI storage area networks explained
In part two of our series, we examine the features of an iSCSI SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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The anatomy of a SAN: Fibre Channel SAN explained
In part one of our series, we examine the features of a Fibre Channel SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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What are multiprotocol storage arrays and how can they benefit SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains what multiprotocol storage arrays are and how they can benefit an SMB environment. Ask the Expert
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Security benefits of storage area networks
Jeff Boles explains some of the security benefits of storage area networks (SANs) in this Ask the Expert question. Ask the Expert
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World Wide Name (WWN)
A World Wide Name (WWN) is a unique identifier that is assigned to a manufacturer by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and hard-coded into a Fibre Channel (FC) device. Definition
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SAN-in-a-box
A SAN-in-a-box, also known as a SAN-in-a-can or a SAN kit, is a data storage device that includes all the basic SAN components are in a single package. Definition
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What you need to know about SMB SANs
Marc Staimer discusses what to look for in an SMB SANs this Q&A and recent developments in SMB SAN technology. Podcast
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ISCSI SAN FAQ podcast
Terri McClure, analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses the pros and cons of iSCSI SANs, the iSCSI SAN market and whether iSCSI SANs are really a good fit for SMBs. Podcast
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HP MSA gets SSD support
Hewlett-Packard upgrades its entry-level SAN array, giving HP MSA some SSD support, a new controller and 4 TB hard drives. News
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ATTO Technology announces Mac OS X Mountain Lion support
ATTO Technology Inc. this week announced driver support for Mac OS X Mountain Lion for a variety of its products. News
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Gridstore Inc. GS-1000 Scale-out NAS Storage System
The Gridstore GS-1000 Scale-out NAS Storage System uses a Virtualized Storage Controller architecture to distribute a virtual controller to each client connecting to the storage. 2011 Products of the Year
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D-Link, Iomega, Pivot3 add surveillance storage
D-Link expands its iSCSI platform for surveillance storage, EMC Iomega partners with Axis, and Pivot3 adds storage appliance for video. News
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How to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008
Frequent SearchSMBStorage.com contributor and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey offers a crash course in how to set up an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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What you need to know about SMB SANs
Marc Staimer discusses what to look for in an SMB SANs this Q&A and recent developments in SMB SAN technology. Podcast
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World Wide Name (WWN)
A World Wide Name (WWN) is a unique identifier that is assigned to a manufacturer by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and hard-coded into a Fibre Channel (FC) device. Definition
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Storage area network basics you need to know before you buy a SAN
Before you buy a SAN for your SMB, be sure to review these storage area network basics first. Tip
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Dataram updates XcelaSAN with high-availability; and more SMB storage news
Check out this week’s latest SMB data storage news. News
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Drobo rolls out SMB storage systems for business use
For the first time, Drobo is going solely after businesses with its latest iSCSI and file-sharing SMB storage systems; new systems support thin provisioning, data tiering and solid state drives (SSDs). Article
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About Small-midsized Business SAN
Small-midsized businesses (SMB) have traditionally stayed away from storage area network (SAN) implementations because of costs and complexities. This topic section discusses the latest technologies that are making SAN a viable option for SMBs including, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, host bus adapters and all-in-one SANs. Learn more about SAN design, routing, partitioning and management.