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Ethernet SAN or Fibre Channel SAN by Coraid January 07, 2011 - (Free Research) When it comes to choosing a storage area network (SAN) infrastructure, questions about performance, ease-of-use and cost are sure to come up. This technical brief reviews key differences to consider between Ethernet SAN and Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure when choosing a storage solution for your next virtual server or cloud storage project.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SecurStor 2500 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc. SecurStor 2500 RAID is designed as a high-performance and high-availability solution, with multiple configuration options providing available No Single Point of Failure redundancy for up-to 64 TB of multi-host cluster-capable storage.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

SAN and Server Virtualization Podcast Transcript by Nexsan April 13, 2009 - (Free Research) This podcast transcript examines the pros and cons traditional Fibre Channel SAN and a slightly newer iSCSI SAN.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): SAN Acceleration Using FalconStor Network Storage Server (NSS) by FalconStor Software October 25, 2010 - (Free Research) Do you have questions regarding SAN acceleration? Learn more about solid state storage, which solid state technologies are currently on the market, and why your enterprise needs solid state storage. This concise white paper is designed to answer frequently asked questions on these topics and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Solving the Mysteries of Subnetting by Global Knowledge October 2008 - (Free Research) Subnetting is a complicated topic that has confused students for a very long time, however, subnetting is an important topic for many different certifications with various vendors, including Cisco.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SecurStor 12000/16000 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc. SecurStor 12000/16000 RAID series are high performance cost effective IDE-to- Ultra160 SCSI or 2 Gb Fibre RAID solutions for workgroups, departmental or LAN storage needs. Scalable from 80 GB to 4TB with up-to (16) IDE hard disk drives.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

NetStor MVD NAS by Excel Meridian Data, Inc. NetStor MVD NAS is extremely versatile and scalable solution. Up-to (6) Gigabit NIC's per system, up-to (15) separate hardware driven RAID's, Snapshot file system for instant file restoration, local or remote tape backup options. Web based administration interface, native Windows file security.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches with Enhanced Image SW by Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series switches offer enhanced data security through a wide range of security features.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

DataNAS XP by Excel Meridian Data, Inc. The DataNAS XP is designed with performance in mind integrating Pentium Technology, Gigabit connectivity and low cost IDE resources to produce a reliable and economical NAS Filer. The DataNAS XP is scalable from 240GB to 2TB of storage capacity and provides unified file data access for your mixed environment clients without expensive licenses.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

How Does Ping Really Work? by Global Knowledge October 2008 - (Free Research) The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco Intercompany Media Engine for Dummies Section 1: SIP Alone Doesn't Cut It by Cisco Systems, Inc. December 2009 - (Free Research) To help address the many questions about the Cisco Intercompany Media Engine, Wade Hamblin and Hakim Mehmood from the product team will post a "for Dummies" blog every 2 weeks to explain the basics and help you understand what it is, how it works, and why you should care.  (TECHNICAL ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Properly Maintain a Fiber Optic Infrastructure by CommScope (E-mail this company) October 2012 - (Free Research) Access this white paper to discover best practices for maintaining a fiber optic infrastructure and minimize damage and failures.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Router Essentials by Global Knowledge October 2008 - (Free Research) Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

z Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series Switches with Standard Image SW by Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series switches offer enhanced data security through a wide range of security features.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Optical Fiber Cabling for Data Communication –Test and Troubleshooting Quick-Reference Guide by Fluke Networks August 2010 - (Free Research) This booklet reviews best practices for test and troubleshooting methods as well as the test tools to ensure that installed optical fiber cabling provides the transmission capability to reliably support LAN or enterprise network applications.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

10 Gigabit Ethernet: Unifying iSCSI and Fibre Channel in a Single Network Fabric by Dell, Inc. September 2009 - (Free Research) The advent of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), Data Center Bridging (DCB), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)offers enhanced performance and throughput for connecting networked storage to servers. Whether using the Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or Fibre Channel protocols, organizations have a clear path for unifying a network fabric in 10GbE environments.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: SAN 101: A CIO's Guide to Storage Area Networks by Dell, Inc. and Intel® March 2012 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide offers step-by-step instructions for IT executives looking to deploy storage area networks in their organizations. Learn about SAN technologies and the many features and functions to look for when making your selection. Also, learn tips on how to configure your SAN post-deployment.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Identifying the Impact of Virtualization on the Network by Brocade March 2011 - (Free Research) This e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com explains how to manage the connectivity of resources carefully to ensure optimal network performance. Gain expert insight into virtual networking data technologies you should be using in your virtual environment.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel: Three Reasons Not To Choose Either by Coraid April 2011 - (Free Research) Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage systems are not delivering the price-performance and agility at the storage layer required to keep up with the new virtualized compute layer. This paper explores a third storage networking technology, Ethernet SAN, and why you don’t have to choose between iSCSI and Fibre Channel.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Top 7 Business Reasons for Tapping Your Fibre Channel SAN by Virtual Instruments May 2011 - (Free Research) Rapid increases in both the operating speeds and general complexity of SAN technologies, exacerbated by the high change rates demanded of enterprise IT organizations, significantly increase demands on the fiber optic physical layer. Check out this white paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Cisco MDS 9000 Family: Total Investment Protection by Cisco Systems, Inc. November 2008 - (Free Research) As discussed in this document, the Cisco® MDS 9000 Family provides the leading high-density, highbandwidth storage networking solution along with Integrated Fabric Applications to support dynamic data center requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Opportunities and Challenges with the Convergence of Data Center Networks by Juniper Networks, Inc. March 2011 - (Free Research) Juniper, which continues to be actively involved in both the DCB and FCoE standards setting efforts, has released its first generation of convergence products, and is fully committed to continuing the development of standards and products that will eventually make a fully converged data center network a reality.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Field Testing Multimode 10Gb/s (and beyond) Fiber Permanent Links by Fluke Networks May 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper is the joint effort of 2 industry leaders of high speed infrastructure cabling and testing, Panduit and Fluke Networks. It provides a thorough analysis and review of different testing techniques and their associated benefits for high speed permanent links.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Guide: Unified Fabric-- Data Center Bridging and FCoE Implementation by Panduit March 2010 - (Free Research) This E-Guide details how to deploy unified storage and network fabric. Learn the necessary components, differences in approaches to deploying this technology and best practices for choosing the right adapter.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

How to Choose an OTDR for Enterprise Fiber Testing by Fluke Networks September 2008 - (Free Research) The on-demand webcast "How to choose an OTDR for enterprise fiber testing" gives a comprehensive explanation of OTDRs and what is important to consider when choosing one for your organization.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

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