IP SAN: iSCSI, iFCP, and FCIP Protocols in Storage Area Networks

Author: Tom Clark
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Traditionally, storage and networking have been in two separate domains. Experts with a background in IP-based networks are generally unfamiliar with storage issues, while storage management administrators are not familiar with IP networking technology. With the advent of IP storage networks, network experts in SAN (Storage Area Network) have had a comprehensive solution to improve data storage performance. This book explains the new technologies that enable SAN to meet today's network needs, while also detailing the various storage solutions formed by the integration of these two fields. The book provides targeted and timely tracking of the evolving network interconnection environment. Technological development requires both cooperation and competition. When storage capabilities are combined with networking technology, the market can experience the advantages that only IP storage can provide. Tom Clark is the technical marketing manager at Nishan Systems, a pioneer company in the IP storage industry. He is often active in various SAN conferences and serves as a member of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Board of Directors. He is also the vice chair of the SNIA Interoperability Committee.