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IP SAN

ALSO CALLED: Internet Protocol SAN, Internet Protocol Storage Area Networks, IP Storage, and IP Storage Area Networks
DEFINITION: IP storage is a general term for several approaches to using the Internet Prototol (IP) in a storage area network (SAN) usually over Gigabit Ethernet. IP storage is an alternative to the Fibre Channel framework of the traditional SAN. Proponents of  … 
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Introduction to IP Storage: Overview, Methods and Advantages of the iSCSI (Internet SCSI) Protocol
sponsored by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The iSCSI protocol is one of the key technologies expected to continue to push the rapid development of the Storage Area Network (SAN) market, by increasing the capabilities and performance of storage data transmission.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Managing Virtual Environments: What You Should Know about Backing-up, Managing and Tracking Virtual Machines
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This eGuide featuring content from Storage Magazine and SearchServerVirtualization provides tips and guidance on what storage professionals need to consider when backing up, managing and tracking their VMs.
Posted: 12 Jun 2008 | Published: 12 Jun 2008
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The IP Storage Payoff: Turning your investment into efficient, affordable results
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the many data storage challenges facing the IT staff at today's midsize enterprises and discusses how IP-based networked storage can help them overcome these challenges.
Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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SearchStorage.com SAN InfoCenter
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Are you considering a SAN solution, looking to upgrade your SAN, or need expert advice on SAN management? Explore SearchStorage.com's SAN InfoCenter to find answers to all your questions regarding SANs and all of their components.
Posted: 25 May 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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All-in-One Guide: SAN: Connectivity
sponsored by SearchStorage.com and CDW
WHITE PAPER: This SearchStorage.com SAN connectivity All-in-One Guide details the role of over 15 different connectivity options available to you among them are Fibre Channel (FC), Ethernet and iSCSI options.
Posted: 05 Feb 2007 | Published: 28 Nov 2006
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SAN: Chapter 3- Switches
sponsored by SearchStorage.com and CDW
WHITE PAPER: Get an overview of the characteristics of high-end switches. In this SearchStorage.com All-in-One Guide, you'll find expert Q&As and tips on SAN management issues, connectivity and switches.
Posted: 05 Feb 2007 | Published: 30 Nov 2006
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IP SAN DEFINITION (continued): …  IP-based storage claim that it offers a number of benefits over the Fibre Channel alternative, and will promote the wide-spread adoption of SANs that was predicted when they were first introduced. Although SANs have been around since the mid-to-late 1990s, they haven't enjoyed the market acceptance that developers expected. Fibre Channel issues, including expense, complexity, and interoperability issues are frequently cited as the cause. According to proponents, IP storage provides … 
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