Fibre Channel
is a
storage area networking technology designed to interconnect
hosts and shared storage systems within the enterprise. It's a
high-performance, high-cost technology.
iSCSI is an IP-based storage networking standard that has been
touted for the wide range of choices it offers in both performance
and price.
This handbook gives an overview of each technology, offers tips
on enhancing iSCSI performance, and outlines how to achieve high
availability and reliability in a SAN.
Fibre Channel technology
This chapter offers an overview of Fibre Channel specifications
and devices including HBAs and switches. Readers will also learn
about the pros and cons of Fibre Channel SANs in the storage
enterprise.
ISCSI technology
This chapter highlights iSCSI details and devices including
Ethernet adapters and Ethernet switches. Readers will learn about
the pros and cons of iSCSI and its preferred applications.
Enhancing iSCSI performance
This chapter builds on the previous one by examining means of
improving iSCSI performance with high-performance Ethernet switches
and TOE adapter cards. This chapter also offers tips/guidelines for
iSCSI deployment.
SAN availability and reliability
This chapter outlines some of the techniques and tactics used to
achieve high availability and redundancy in a SAN (Fibre Channel or
iSCSI). These can include port aggregation, trunking and
failover.
Related Fibre Channel and iSCSI information
ISCSI vs. Fibre Channel performance: A closer
look
Using iSCSI for clustering
How to compare Fibre Channel and SCSI
iSCSI: What is it good for?
Will 10 Gbps iSCSI trump Fibre Channel?