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May 24, 2012

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Fibre Channel
ALSO CALLED: Fiber Channel, Fibre DEFINITION: Fibre Channel is a technology for transmitting data between computer devices at data rates of up to 4 Gbps (and 10 Gbps in the near future). Fibre Channel is especially suited for connecting computer servers to shared storage devices and for interconnecting storage controllers and drives. Since Fibre Channel is three times as fast, it has begun to replace the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) … Definition continues below.
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Converged Storage Networking for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure sponsored by Dell and VMware EGUIDE: Uncover the benefits of using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) when converging your data and storage networking for virtual desktop infrastructure. Posted: 10 May 2012 \| Published: 10 May 2012 TOPICS: Cable \| Converged Networks \| Ethernet Cable \| Ethernet Networks \| Ethernet Switches \| Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| Fibre Channel Switches \| Network Design \| Networking \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Infrastructure \| VDI

The Latest Data Storage Networking Infrastructure Trends sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. EGUIDE: IT shops looking to consolidate their data centers and virtualize servers have to weigh the latest storage networking technology developments as they plot any infrastructure upgrade. This SearchStorage.com E-Guide explores the current state of data storage networking infrastructure before you make an upgrade. Posted: 25 Apr 2012 \| Published: 25 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Converged Networks \| Ethernet Networks \| Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| Infiniband Architecture \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers

Jason Nolet - Private Cloud Infrastructures sponsored by Brocade WEBCAST: Discover how companies are driving greater agility and efficiencies for customers within private cloud environments through the deployment of next-generation Fibre Channel technologies to create pooled resources that can be delivered on-demand for real-time applications and services. Posted: 27 Mar 2012 \| Premiered: 27 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Storage \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| Fibre Channel \| Private Cloud

E-Guide: 10 Gb Ethernet: Evaluating When and Why to Upgrade sponsored by Dell, Inc. EGUIDE: In this E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com, learn more about upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and also uncover many of the common misconceptions regarding this technology. Posted: 29 Feb 2012 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| 802.11n \| Converged Networks \| Ethernet Cable \| Ethernet Networks \| Ethernet Switches \| Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel Switches \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Networking \| Networking Hardware

Get the Straight Story on Ethernet Fabrics sponsored by Brocade VIDEO: Every new IT technology offers many opportunities, but also brings along its own challenges. Access this brief video to discover why Ethernet is no different, and why you must adapt and learn the ins and outs of the technology before gaining the benefits. Posted: 24 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 24 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Ethernet Networks \| Ethernet Protocols \| Ethernet Switches \| Fibre Channel \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware

Tech Guide: Desktop Virtualization and the Network sponsored by Dell and VMware EGUIDE: Discover the impact desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure have on your network. Posted: 23 Feb 2012 \| Published: 23 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Converged Networks \| Desktop Virtualization \| Fibre Channel \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| VDI \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN

IP Storage over 10 Gigabit Ethernet sponsored by Dell, Inc. 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 TOPICS: Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| Fibre Channel Switches \| IP Switching \| iSCSI SAN \| NAS \| SAN \| Storage Controllers \| Storage Provisioning

Next Generation Network Management Techniques sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. EZINE: The February edition of the Network Evolution E-zine explore the latest advances in DevOps and uncover what you need to know for working within the movement. Also read several other featured articles! Posted: 02 Feb 2012 \| Published: 02 Feb 2012 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Networking \| Fibre Channel \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Security \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Switches \| Virtual Machine \| VLAN

The Main Components of a Unified Fabric sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: A Unified Fabric is the merging of the SAN / LAN and infiniband capabilities into one wire and switch. Though this change will save businesses money, it's important to get all the administrators on the same page. In this exclusive resource, learn how a Unified Fabric works and who should manage it. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Fibre Channel \| High Performance Computing \| LAN \| Network Management \| Networking \| SAN \| Storage Management

Can Your WLAN Keep Up With The Tablet Explosion? sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. EZINE: The Network Evolution predicted 2011 would be a breakout year for networking. See how far users have come in implementing innovative technology or in making traditional methods work well for them. Posted: 06 Dec 2011 \| Published: 06 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Data Centers \| Ethernet Networks \| Fibre Channel \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Operating Systems \| Network Performance \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VM \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Converging Storage and Data Networks in the Data Center sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn more about a solution that will enable them to consolidate data and storage traffic onto one single consolidated data center fabric. Posted: 22 Nov 2011 \| Published: 22 Nov 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Converged Networks \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Networking \| Fibre Channel \| LAN \| Network Convergence \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Storage Management \| Switching

Virtualization Management and Standardizing The Delivery of VMs sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This expert presentation transcript describes one organization's approach to virtualization management, its primary drivers, and key components. Discover your various options for reclaiming resources and explore the benefits of standardizing around the delivery of VMs. Posted: 10 Oct 2011 \| Published: 10 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Fibre Channel \| SAN \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine

Managing the Information that Drives the Enterprise Storage: Focus on Storage for Virtual Machines sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel EBOOK: Virtualization puts new demands on storage, so whether you opt for FC, iSCSI or NAS, storage will be a key factor for your virtual environment. Read this e-book for expert tips and suggestions on managing storage for virtual servers and virtual desktops including, ten things to know about storage for VMs and choosing NAS for virtual machines. Posted: 07 Apr 2011 \| Published: 07 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Fibre Channel \| iSCSI SAN \| NAS \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| Fibre Channel Switches \| High Performance Computing \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols

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 TOPICS: Fibre Channel \| Fibre Channel SAN \| SAN \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Architectures \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management

University of St. Thomas implements a tiered storage approach from Quantum, including Data De-duplication Technology to Cut Backup Time in Half sponsored by Quantum Corporation CASE STUDY: St. Thomas University needed to do something to shorten their backup windows and make everything more reliable and more robust, so they chose Quantum DXi™ appliance. Posted: 18 Jun 2008 \| Published: 18 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Backup Server Hardware \| Backups \| Fibre Channel \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Systems

Prism Storage Architecture sponsored by Quantum Corporation DATA SHEET: Prism Storage Architecture (Prism) provides the platform to cost-effectively adapt data protection resources as technology rapidly changes. Posted: 12 Jan 2004 \| Published: 12 Jan 2004 TOPICS: Fibre Channel \| SCSI Devices \| SNMP \| Storage Architectures \| Storage Management Software \| Storage Systems \| Tape Libraries

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FIBRE CHANNEL DEFINITION (continued): … as the transmission interface between servers and clustered storage devices. Fibre channel is more flexible; devices can be as far as ten kilometers (about six miles) apart if optical fiber is used as the physical medium. Optical fiber is not required for shorter distances, however, because Fibre Channel also works using coaxial cable and ordinary telephone twisted pair.Fibre Channel offers point-to-point, switched, and loop interfaces. It is designed to interoperate with SCSI, the Internet Protocol (IP) and other protocols, but has been criticized for its lack of compatibility - primarily …
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