Storage Zai Network Design - A Practical Guide to Implementing Fiber Optic Communication Channels and iSANs, Storage Technology Series

Author: Tom Clark (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the design methods for Storage Area Networks (SANs) based on fiber channel and IP technologies. It begins with foundational introductions to storage and networking concepts, then explains the working modes within the fiber channel structure, and covers fiber channel SAN topology structures and some products. Subsequently, it analyzes IPSAN technology and introduces several IPSAN products. The book discusses the hardware and software of various SANs, SAN fault isolation, SAN management, storage virtualization, and provides multiple SAN application examples for analysis. Finally, it briefly discusses the future development trends of SAN technology. The appendix includes SAN resources, manufacturers, the SNIA Shared Storage Model, and the SNIA Storage Network Terminology Dictionary. The content is concise and practical, enabling readers to quickly master SAN design methods after understanding the basic technologies of fiber channel and IPSAN. This book is suitable for network design engineers, storage system designers, network administrators, and other technical professionals, as well as readers interested in the SAN field.