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iSCSI allows two hosts to negotiate and
then exchange SCSI commands using IP networks. By doing this
iSCSI takes a popular high-performance local storage bus and
emulates it over wide-area networks, creating a storage area
network (SAN). Unlike some SAN protocols, iSCSI storage requires
no dedicated cabling; it can be run over existing switching and
IP infrastructure. However, the performance of an iSCSI SAN
deployment can be severely degraded if not operated on a
dedicated network or subnet. As a result, an iSCSI SAN is often
seen as a low-cost alternative to Fibre Channel, which requires
dedicated infrastructure except in its FCoE (Fibre Channel over
Ethernet) form.
PTS looks to deploy the appropriate storage
network structure to meet client needs. In certain instances it
may be best to deploy an iSCSI SAN while in other situations it
may be best to deploy a Fibre Channel storage area network. The
decision is based upon many factors which PTS analyzes via our
IT Storage & Data Protection Consulting Service. For example, to
properly design an iSCSI storage approach for a network, network
managers need to consider storage scalability,
storage capacity, storage availability, and storage
recoverability among other items.
Once the proper iSCSI storage or Fibre Channel storage
technology is identified, PTS consultants can evaluate various
manufacturer products for both technologies and support proper
design, ordering, configuration, deployment.
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manufacturer, product, product category, or solution.
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