San Storage

What is SAN storage? A storage area network (SAN) is a specialized, autonomous, high-speed network that links and distributes shared storage device pools to numerous servers. Every server has access to shared storage, just like a drive that is physically connected to the server. SAN switches, host bus adapters, and cabling are commonly attached to servers and storage arrays to form a SAN. The SAN's switches and storage units must be connected. It offers a shared pool of storage space that numerous servers or computers may access. What is the role of SAN storage? Storage Area Network technology provides a distinct, dedicated, highly scalable, high-performance network designed to connect many servers to various storage devices to meet sophisticated business storage demands. A SAN enables an organization to treat storage as a single collective resource that can be centrally replicated and protected (DAS). 1. Decreases LAN bandwidth issues The expansion of bandwidth is a signif...