Fibre Channel Storage

WHITE PAPER: The protocol utilized to transport data between servers and storage for High Performance Computing (HPC) and to define a Storage Area Network (SAN) is Fibre Channel(FC). Fibre Channel is an "invisible" protocol, because it is only known to the technicians that implement it and keep it working. This paper will provide an overview of this technology.

Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 25 Jan 2010

WHITE PAPER: The full range of AIX supplied utilities such as mirroring, backup, multiple file system types, multipath, boot from SAN and disaster recovery are used with Dell Compellent volumes. Read this comprehensive white paper to fully explore AIX best practices.

Posted: 07 Apr 2012 | Published: 07 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of both native FC tape drive and SCSI-to-FC router solutions (both internal, as used in ATL Tape Libraries™, and external).

Posted: 08 Apr 2004 | Published: 08 Apr 2004

WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at how to match the right storage infrastructure with business size — whether it’s 50, 100 or 250 employees. Organizations must consider their needs and future growth in deciding what storage technology to choose. Find out how Dell and Intel technologies can help businesses of these sizes grows.

Posted: 28 Jan 2011 | Published: 28 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: Dell Compellent Storage Center arrays utilize a virtualized architecture. This architecture not only enables technology independence between servers and storage, but it also supports key features such as thin provisioning, automated data tiering, and data protection, all of which enable exceptionally high efficiency in managing data storage.

Posted: 07 Apr 2012 | Published: 07 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: A key part of making a successful transition to cloud and virtualization is your storage infrastructure, and more and more organizations are looking to unified storage solutions to facilitate that approach. This white paper explores the best practices for implementing unified storage.

Posted: 28 Mar 2012 | Published: 28 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Dell Compellent Storage Center arrays utilize a virtualized architecture. This architecture not only enables technology independence between servers and storage, but it also supports key features such as thin provisioning, automated data tiering, and data protection, all of which enable exceptionally high efficiency in managing data storage.

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 | Published: 11 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: With 10 GbE technology enhancements enabling IP storage to leapfrog the performance of Fibre Channel at 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps, data center managers no longer need to make performance compromises in order to benefit from the traditional advantages of Ethernet over more specialized switching fabrics. Read this comprehensive white paper to learn more.

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: In the on-going war between storage technologies, Fibre Channel and iSCSI continue to battle it out. Both have strong arguments to recommend them, and flaws to consider. How do you choose? Read this white paper to find out.

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 | Published: 10 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how a better, smarter approach to commerce can eliminate the potential for unhappy customers and improve your reputation and brand. In today’s highly competitive marketplace, ensuring your customers are satisfied with your services is worth the extra effort.

Posted: 21 May 2012 | Published: 21 May 2012