SATA drives don't match the performance of Fibre Channel but provide the low cost per gigabyte and high storage densities that are crucial for "nearline" storage tasks, such as performing backups and archiving. This article introduces SATA technology, compares disk characteristics and interfaces, and highlights the popular applications of SATA drives in the enterprise.
Storage networking connectivity provider Emulex Corporation has launched a new line of multi-protocol storage router products, the Emulex Storage Router Models 725 and 735.
Network equipment provider QLogic’s SANbox 6000 Series intelligent storage router is now available as the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) iSCSI Connectivity Option.
In a classic tale of business decisions trumping technology choices, Iron Mountain bought 800 terabytes of IBM-branded NetApp filers, against the choice of its storage department.
A guide to storage technologies for both SMBs and enterprise users. This will help you sort out the advantages, limitations and applications of each technology.