STORAGE
DEVICES
ABOUT STORAGE
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WHAT IS A STORAGE ?
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The term storage can refer to both the stored data and to the integrated hardware
and software systems used to capture, manage, secure and line-up that data
STORAGE CATEGORIZATION
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There are three different main categories of Storage
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DAS – Direct Attached Storage
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NAS – Network Attached Storage
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SAN – Storage Area Network
DAS – DIRECT ATTACHED STORAGE
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Any storage device that is directly connected to the system (PC/SERVER) is
Direct Attached Storage
WHY TO CHOOSE DAS
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High performance – because it is directly connected to the system
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Easy setup – it easy to build, configure and manage the setup as compare to
the NAS and SAN.
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Low cost
NAS – NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE
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Network Attached Storage is a topology or that kind of strategy where
network devices connect to the servers, systems, and storage through
ethernet channel.
USE OF NAS IN ENTERPRISES
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As a backup target, using a NAS array for archiving and disaster recovery
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For testing and developing, web-based and server-side web applications
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For hosting massaging applications
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For hosting server-based, open source applications, such as customer
relationship manager, HRM, and ERP applications
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For serving email, multimedia files, databases and print jobs
SAN – STORAGE AREA NETWORK
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A SAN (Storage Area Network) is a network of storage devices that can be
accessed by multiple servers or computers, providing a shared pool of storage
space
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SAN is a network of disks that is accessed by networked computers
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SAN is a network of storage devices and it is different and isolated from LAN
(A dedicated network for “Storage”)
Additional Hardware required for SAN Setup
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HBA (Host Bus Adapter) / SAS (Serial Attached Scsi)
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SAN SWITCHES (SAN doesn’t work on ethernet switches)
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CABLES (Depends on the protocol)
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STORAGE DEVICES FOR SAN
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CNA (Converged Network Adapter – Depend on the Network)
SAN use three protocols
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Fiber Channel – cable used “FOC”
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iSCSI – cable used “Ethernet”
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FCoE – cable used “Ethernet” – here we will need one more adapter “CNA”
SAN Storage Device
Top 10 Data Storage Companies in 2023
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Dell Technologies: Best for Intelligent Storage
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IBM: Best for Hybrid Storage Solutions
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NetApp: Best for Flash Storage
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AWS: Best for Multi-Availability Storage
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Dropbox: Best for Secured Storage
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Google: Best for Economic Storage
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pCloud: Best for Encrypted Cloud Storage
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Best for Converged Storage
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Huawei: Best for Data Storage Consolidation
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Pure Storage: Best for high-speed Data Storage
Dell Technologies
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Best for Intelligent Storage
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Dell has a broad data storage portfolio with products for primary storage,
unstructured data storage, storage management, and add-ons. The company
also offers modern solutions designed for specific workloads and industries.
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Its top primary storage products include PowerStore, PowerMax, PowerVault,
Unity XT, and VMAX. For unstructured data storage, Dell’s portfolio includes
ECS, PowerScale, and ObjectScale. Other data storage solutions include
CloudIQ, DataIQ, PowerPath, and AppSync.
Key Distinct Features
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Powerful architecture
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Advanced deduplication for reduced storage requirements
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Innovative software platform for data ingestion
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On-premises monitoring and reporting options
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Intelligent and adaptable infrastructure
PowerStore – The future of storage
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Dell PowerStore is designed with two purpose-built platforms. The 2U, two-node, dual
socket Intel® Xeon® platform is used for the PowerStore 1000, 3000, 5000, 7000, and
9000 models. The 2U, two-node single-socket Intel Xeon platform is used for the
PowerStore 500 model. PowerStore provides a data-centric, intelligent, and adaptable
infrastructure that supports both traditional and modern workloads.
Thank You!