10GbE and FCoE and DCB: Ready for the Evolution of SAN Fabrics?
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
EZINE:
This article will provide an overview of the reasons Data Center Bridging (DCB) is being developed and how it can improve networking in the data center for applications, servers, and storage.
Posted: 04 Feb 2010 | Published: 04 Feb 2010
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Fibre Channel Essentials
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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
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ESG Report: Real-world Application Performance of Hitachi Midrange Storage in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Environments
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
ANALYST REPORT:
In this report, Enterprise Strategy Group discusses how Hitachi midrange storage systems can be deployed to cost-effectively provide easy-to-configure storage for Exchange environments of all sizes with excellent operational efficiency, offering affordable scalability, reliability, availability, and performance.
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 25 Jan 2010
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The University of Wyoming Builds Scalable Data Center
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
The University opened a brand-new data center facility to accommodate massive growth in scientific and administrative computing with Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch.
Posted: 30 Dec 2009 | Published: 30 Dec 2009
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Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) speeds up data storage transfer for high-performance computers
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
The Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum, also known as the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), has installed two innovative Nexus 5020 switches from Cisco on its high?performance network. By using the Cisco® Nexus 5000, ZIB has very cost effectively increased the speed at which huge volumes of data are transported to and from its in-house supercomputer.
Posted: 30 Dec 2009 | Published: 30 Dec 2009
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The VM Optimized SAN - Evolving and Innovating Into the Virutal World
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEO:
Watch this Flash Demonstration of Virtual Machine and Blade Servers optimized SAN features. Learn about VMware optimized SANs utilizing Cisco MDS NX-OS software and switching modules.
Posted: 18 Dec 2009 | Premiered: 18 Dec 2009
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Why EMC is the Market Leader in IP Storage
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
EMC’s storage expertise, innovative products, and service capabilities have allowed it to become the market leader in IP storage. According to the IDC research, EMC, along with its wide network of Velocity Partners, is the revenue leader in IP-based storage solutions. Read this paper to find out why.
Posted: 18 Dec 2009 | Published: 18 Dec 2009
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Forrester Analyst Report: Storage Choices for Virtual Server Environments
sponsored by EMC Corporation
ANALYST REPORT:
Server virtualization is the most substantial shift in IT so far this decade. Adoption is high, and firms are virtualizing mission-critical and business-critical applications. Forrester surveyed 124 of its global clients on the topic of storage for virtual server environments.
Posted: 15 Dec 2009 | Published: 15 Dec 2009
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EMC CLARiiON AX4 Storage System
sponsored by EMC Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The EMC® CLARiiON® AX4 is a versatile and cost-effective solution for organizations looking for an alternative to server-based storage. The AX4 delivers performance, scalability, and advanced data management features in one, easy-to-use storage solution.
Posted: 15 Dec 2009 | Published: 15 Dec 2009
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Fundamentals of a Well-Built SAN
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
The purpose of this white paper is to describe the benefits of a clustered architecture in comparison with traditional controller-based architectures, and to discuss the technology that makes HP LeftHand SANs better by design.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009
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Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days
sponsored by Dell and VMware
CASE STUDY:
An aging, proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Kelly Tractor limited the company's ability to integrate information from separate departments and build new, innovative sales and services tools. Read how the company benefited from Dell and VMware virtualization.
Posted: 01 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009
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FIBRE CHANNEL SAN DEFINITION (continued): … storage networks. FCoE competes with iSCSI.Fibre Channel supports high-speed data connections between computing devices that interconnect servers with shared storage devices and between storage controllers and drives. FCoE retains the same device communications but substitutes high-speed Ethernet links (usually, 1 Gbps or faster) for Fibre Channel links between devices. FCoE works with standard Ethernet cards, cables, and switches to handle Fibre Channel traffic at the link layer, using Ethernet frames to encapsulate, route, and transport FC frames across an Ethernet network from one switch with … Fibre Channel SAN definition sponsored by SearchStorage.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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