Category: Knowledge and Learning

Unified Storage Showdown: EMC vs NetApp Storage

Posted on May 9, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

EMC and NetApp Storage Products Produce Competition

When EMC released its first unified storage platform to capture market share from competitor NetApp, the competition between the storage giants greatly intensified.

While EMC and NetApp aren’t the only vendors to provide unified storage, the popularity of the EMC and NetApp storage product lines is currently unrivaled.

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CISCO MDS 9509 vs Brocade DCX - Fibre Channel Showdown

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

Brocade DCX Vs Cisco MDS

In the past few years Brocade and Cisco have dominated the fibre channel director market. Both companies produce top-notch equipment; the Brocade DCX is a powerful, enterprise-class director rivaled only by the CISCO MDS 9509.

With very similar technology and offerings, which director is the best for your existing SAN switching infrastructure?

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MORE Common Questions about the Brocade DCX 8510

Posted on May 3, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

More Frequently Asked Questions about the Brocade DCX 8510

This is the second in a series of three blog posts answering common questions about the Brocade DCX 8510. Click here to read the first article in the series.

You’ve heard that the Brocade DCX 8510 supports 16 Gbps Fibre Channel protocol and that it provides high-performance network infrastructure. But what makes the Brocade DCX 8510 different from other Brocade DCX backbones?

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3 Common Questions about the Brocade DCX 8510

Posted on April 19, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

Brocade DCX 8510 FAQ

Brocade’s award winning director, the Brocade DCX 8510, was a heralded finalist in the 2011 Product of the Year awards by Storage magazine.

Despite the recognition the SAN director has received, many enterprises don’t fully realize how the product can improve their SAN fabric.

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Sell Your Dream Data Storage Project to the CIO

Posted on April 16, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

Tips to Sell Your Dream Storage Project to the CIO

When your dream data storage project tallies six figures and boasts an endless list of technical details, selling your dream data storage project to the CIO can be a complex and difficult conversation.

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Busting 3 Myths About Used SAN Storage

Posted on April 12, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

Busting Myths About Used SAN Storage

Leveraging used storage hardware is a great way to innovate and improve your storage environment without the hefty price tag associated with new gear. Used storage hardware is sometimes met with skepticism from those who don’t fully understand the used storage market.

Not sure what’s true?

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5 Tips for Purchasing a SAN Switch

Posted on April 3, 2012 in Knowledge and Learning

Advice for Choosing the Best SAN Switch for Your Enterprise

Expanding your SAN fabric and adding additional SAN switches? Constructing a new SAN fabric from scratch? Here are 5 factors to consider before purchasing a SAN switch.

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