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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.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (28) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (26) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (5) , DOWNLOADS (1)

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Fibre Channel SAN versus iSCSI SAN: Cost and scalability considerations
TIP - In the second part of our series on Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage area networks (SANs), we will discuss the cost and scalability considerations of each technology.
Fibre Channel SAN versus iSCSI SAN: Reliability and performance
TIP - In this first part of our series on Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage area networks (SANs), we'll compare the reliability and performance of these technologies.
ISCSI SAN FAQ
FAQ - 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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Scale Computing develops IBM's GPFS for midmarket scale-out multiprotocol storage
SearchSMBStorage.com | 03 Dec 2009
ARTICLE - Scale Computing's scale-out multiprotocol storage still lacks features on the enterprise storage checklist, but users say the system's price and expandability swayed them.
Server virtualization pushing SMBs towards SANs; iSCSI-based SANs help them stay afloat
SearchSMBStorage.com | 30 Nov 2009
ARTICLE - With server virtualization, iSCSI-based SANs are often a better fit than Fibre Channels for some SMBs if they're looking for affordable and easy-to-manage storage solutions.
Compellent says smaller businesses can dodge forklift upgrades with QuickStart Fibre Channel SAN
SearchSMBStorage.com | 30 Sep 2009
ARTICLE - Compellent's QuickStart bundle of hardware and software available to small enterprises through the channel is designed to bring a FC SAN to organizations still using DAS.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 26
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.
Networked data storage for SMBs: Five signs you need to ditch direct-attached storage
25 May 2009
TIP - This tip looks at strategies for moving from direct-attached storage (DAS) embedded within physical servers, to network-attached storage (NAS) or a storage area network (SAN).
Storage area network (SAN) options for SMBs
18 Feb 2009
TIP - This tip takes a look at the various storage area network options that are available for SMBs.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 5
Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs
SearchSMBStorage.com | 12 Nov 2009
TUTORIAL - In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the protocol options available in the latest offerings.
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.
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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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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Small-midsized Business SAN: 
Small-midsized Business Data Storage Management, Small-midsized Business NAS, Small-midsized Business Data Storage Strategy, Small-midsized Business Backup, Small-midsized Business Disaster Recovery, Small-midsized Business Storage Hardware



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