SAN technology and arrays
Find news and information on storage area network technologies and arrays, including Fibre Channel SANs, iSCSI storage, SAN backups and SAN switches. Learn the difference between SAN vs. NAS architecture, the latest in SAN design and news about SAN array systems as they are launched.
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Tip
20 Nov 2025
7 ways hybrid cloud storage is reshaping SAN strategy
As hybrid cloud adoption accelerates, SAN management is evolving. Examine seven ways modernization, security and cost priorities are shifting for enterprise leaders. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2025
Top SAN products powering enterprise IT strategy
Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2007
LUN management at the heart of SAN configuration
LUNs are the basic vehicle for delivering storage, but provisioning SAN storage isn't just a matter of creating LUNs or volumes; the SAN fabric itself must be configured so that disks and their LUNs are matched to the appropriate servers. Proper configuration helps to manage storage traffic and maintain SAN security by preventing any server from accessing any LUN. Continue Reading
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Answer
03 May 2007
RAID-5 configuration
Storage management expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question about RAID-5. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2007
Block and file access unite with multiprotocol storage
This tip looks at the pros and cons, as well as when and where to deploy multiprotocol storage, which is also referred to as "unified" storage. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Jan 2007
Hard zoning vs. soft zoning
SAN expert Greg Schulz explains the difference between hard and soft zoning. Continue Reading