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Exchange 2007 SAN performance test: Comparing performance between Dell EqualLogic PS Series SAN and HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array by Dell, Inc.
Technologies to compare the performance on a heavy Exchange 2007 workload of two mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions. Tested and compared were the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array...
7 Ways Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization by Compellent
simplify server management and improve disaster recovery.

The Compellent Storage Center storage area network (SAN) is a perfect complement to the VMware environment because virtualized storage offers significant and complimentary benefits...
OLTP performance test comparing Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array by Dell, Inc.
to compare performance for online transaction processing (OLTP) of two entry-level storage arean network (SAN) solutions - the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart. Read this paper for a detailed...
Exchange 2007 performance test comparing Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array and HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array (Principled Tech) by Dell, Inc.
This test report details the results of an Exchange 2007 performance test comparing the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI SAN Array with the HP StorageWorks 2000i Modular Smart Array. The results may surprise you! Read on for more! Dell Inc. commissioned...
SAN and Server Virtualization Podcast Transcript by Nexsan Technologies
This podcast transcript examines the pros and cons traditional Fibre Channel SAN and a slightly newer iSCSI SAN. This podcast transcript examines the pros and cons traditional Fibre Channel SAN and a slightly...
Nexsan iSeries™: Simple, Affordable, Powerful Enterprise Class iSCSI SAN for Your Business by Nexsan Technologies
a must and simple IP deployment is desired. In this podcast, CTO Gary Watson discusses how the iSeries addresses current SAN architecture limitations. Nexsan iSeries™ is the perfect solution for server virtualization, databases, file storage, data...
SANs and server virtualization podcast by Nexsan Technologies
This podcast examines the pros and cons traditional Fibre Channel SAN and a slightly newer iSCSI SAN. This podcast examines the pros and cons traditional Fibre Channel SAN and a slightly newer iSCSI SAN...
iSCSI for TL-Series Tape Libraries by Dell, Inc.
TL-series of tape libraries. This allows a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer speed. This white paper explores this setup and configuration. To supplement the growth...
SMB data storage management by EMC Corporation
learn about iSCSI versus Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs), managing your data backups, and the biggest SAN storage management trends for the year ahead.

Sponsored By: Learning Guide Data storage management is a multifaceted process that...
Auto-Snapshot Manager/Vmware Edition Automated, Integrated, and Scalable Protection of Virtual Machines by Dell, Inc.
This paper will discuss High performance, space-efficient hypervisor-aware SAN-based snapshot and replication support, backup and recovery, IT infrastructure, as well as virtual security. As organizations...
Cisco MDS 9000 alleviate business and technical challenges of deploying SAN in Virtual Server environments by Cisco Systems, Inc.
This document addresses the relevant business and technical challenges that the Cisco MDS 9000 N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) feature addresses and then describes the solution benefits that help meet these challenges. The Cisco...
Nexsan iSeries™ - Enterprise Class iSCI SAN by Nexsan Technologies
Data is growing exponentially in size and complexity, challenging organizations to improve how they store, manage, access and protect all their data without increasing resources. Nexsan iSeries overcomes these challenges by...
MultiCare Health System Speeds Recovery of Data with SEPATON VTL and Data Deduplication by SEPATON
to support an estimated twenty percent compounded annual data growth rate.

Eric Zuspan, senior system administrator of SAN/UNIX, MultiCare Health System, was very impressed with the results. "Previously, we could only maintain one week of full backups...
Prescription For Growth: Dell Storage Helps Navicure Reduce Disaster Recovery Site Deployment Time By Nearly 75% by Dell, Inc.
this new Dell solution allowed them to bring their storage in-house without adding a specialist to the IT staff. The iSCSI SAN allows them to use existing Ethernet and IP networks and capitalize on their familiarity with Ethernet technology.

Additionally...
Integrating Virtualized Servers with VMware vStorage-Enabled Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs by Dell, Inc.
advanced integration available in Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage area network (SAN) arrays to further enhance the virtualized IT infrastructure and help simplify the management of complex data center...
Security through Maturity: A Brief on Securing iSCSI Networks by Dell, Inc.
storage area networks (SANs) using Ethernet components. If you are interested in implementing a robust, secure iSCSI SAN then it is important to know the key factors and differences between iSCSI and Fibre Channel. iSCSI offers a scalable and cost...
Tiered Storage Best Practices for File Archiving by Hitachi Data Systems
availability and cost savings. How should you build out tiered storage for file archiving? Whether you're on a DAS, NAS or SAN, you must find out what your data storage options are, learn how to save money on hardware, and discover how you can realize rapid ROI on...
A Strategic Blueprint to Increase Return on Assets: A Global Financial Institution Case Study by Hitachi Data Systems
application downtime and fewer server reboots, as well as limited involvement by client system administrators and SAN teams. Also, Hitachi Data Systems was able to reclaim stranded capacity through consolidation and thin provisioning.

Hitachi Data...
Presentation Transcript: Changing the Economics of Storage Infrastructure with Virtualization by LSI and presented by HP
    only Tier 1 storage platforms and under-utilizing
  • Buying storage systems on a per application basis
Learn how HP's SAN Virtualization Services Platform (SVSP) Delivers a Better Business Outcome
  • Simplify storage provisioning, capacity expansion
...
Dell Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Reference Architecture by Dell and Microsoft
This paper proposes several sample virtualization architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features...
Book Chapter: SAN for Dummies Chapter 14 Continuous Data Protection by FalconStor Software
In this chapter on Continuous Data Protection, you will learn how to use recent technical innovations to instantaneously recover data while enhancing overall data protection to make it faster, easier and more efficient. In this...
Reducing Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
IT organizations of all sizes are struggling to deal with the tremendous growth in data and the complexity of managing it all. The march of digital applications and the data they create continues at a rapid pace, even in today's...
Case Study: Lime Pictures Implements its Vision with Quantum StorNext by Quantum Corporation
pioneered real time tapeless workflow by filming its studio-based material directly onto the Storage Area Network (SAN). Unfortunately, there are very few solutions available that can provide a guaranteed stable platform to provide this and in the...
How vStorage Enabled SANs Will Help Maximize VMware Investment by Dell and VMware
Check out this podcast to learn how VMware and Dell are leveraging VMware vStorage with the Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs for greater virtual server performance and more efficient management. Traditionally, virtual machines and...
Changing the Economics of Storage Infrastructure with Virtualization by LSI and presented by HP
  • only Tier 1 storage platforms and under-utilizing
  • Buying storage systems on a per application basis

Learn how HP's SAN Virtualization Services Platform (SVSP) Delivers a Better Business Outcome

  • Simplify storage provisioning, capacity expansion
...
Data Storage Resource Center
iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel for SMBs by Howard Marks
based replication or just to house a single pool of storage, you've decided to invest in your first storage area network (SAN). Now you have to decide whether to use iSCSI or Fibre Channel to build it.

Both iSCSI and Fibre Channel encapsulate the SCSI...

Nov 25, 2008
How to evaluate and purchase a SAN by Martin Taylor, Converged Network Manager, Royal Horticultural Society
If the time has come to purchase your first SAN, there are many challenges to overcome before you can reap the benefits of centralized storage.

Some of the decisions facing...

Nov 25, 2008
How to choose a SAN switch for SMBs by Greg Schulz
low-latency, lossless Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE).

With all of these options, what are some other features to look for in a SAN switch, regardless of if it is for iSCSI, FCl, FCoE or even InfiniBand-based SANs for SMB environments?

Scalability

Scalability...

Nov 7, 2008
Five things backup administrators should know about VMware Consolidated Backup by Rich Brambley
also needs a large disk volume formatted as NTFS, which will become the Holding Tank for backup images. This volume can be on the SAN or the local VCB server's disks. The Holding Tank volume is where full VM images are placed both during backups and restores.

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Oct 13, 2008
Secure your iSCSI storage by Mark Arnold
A Fibre Channel (FC) storage-area network (SAN) is physically no more secure than an iSCSI one; it's just far more difficult to get to. The old saying still works: "If I have...
Oct 7, 2008