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.
Dell launches EqualLogic PS4000 iSCSI SAN for SMBs
SearchSMBStorage.com | 17 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - Dell brings out EqualLogic PS4000 iSCSI SAN for SMBs and remote offices, based on the same architecture as its midrange PS6000 platform.
Fujitsu adds DX60 and DX80 midrange disk arrays to Eternus line
SearchStorage.com | 08 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - Fujitsu's DX60 and DX80 replace the Eternus 2000 series with a new single-controller entry model starting at under $6,000, and a new approach to battery-backed cache.
Ten signs you're ready for a storage area network (SAN)
Submitted By: SearchSMBStorage.com | 08 Jun 2009 TIP - Storage area networks (SANs) used to be reserved for larger enterprises, but that's changing, and SMBs are implementing SANs. Here's 10 signs you're ready for a SAN.
SMB data storage management tutorial
SearchSMBStorage.com | 27 Jan 2009 TUTORIAL - In this tutorial on SMB data storage management, learn about iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel SANs, online/cloud backup options and the latest SMB storage management news.
Fibre Channel tutorial: Fibre Channel SANs vs. iSCSI
SearchSMBStorage.com Editor | 14 Nov 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Learn how to choose between Fibre Channel and iSCSI, buy an entry-level SAN, move from DAS to a SAN, troubleshoot SAN performance issues, and more.
Choosing the right switch for an iSCSI SAN
Alan Radding | 29 Jul 2008 FEATURE - ISCSI storage doesn't actually require a switch. However, some iSCSI switches offer advanced capabilities that can increase SAN performance.
ISCSI SAN FAQ podcast Published by: Terri McClure | 02 May 2008 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.
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