iSCSI vs. FC for Meeting Mission Critical Requirements
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iSCSI vs. FC: Meeting Mission Critical Data Needs
Overview
Mission-critical data is vital for the core functioning of any enterprise, requiring 24/7 availability and robust backup solutions for immediate recovery in case of disaster. Companies are always on the lookout for more reliable, efficient, convenient, and cost-effective methods to handle these demands.iSCSI Solutions
The SANRAD V-Switch 3000 utilizes iSCSI technology to centralize, manage, backup, and restore mission-critical data at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional FC SAN technologies.Key Requirements for Mission-Critical Data Management
High Availability
Storage systems must be operational 24/7, as downtime results in lost revenue and credibility.Remote Backup and Recovery
Data must be stored offsite, ensuring recovery capability even if local premises are destroyed.Manageability
SANs need centralized management that consolidates storage solutions across different systems without adding strain to existing network and storage administration.Dynamic Expandability
Storage networks should expand seamlessly with business growth, without system downtime or frequent shifts in management solutions.SANRAD’s iSCSI Solutions
High Availability
The V-Switch 3000 hardware is fully redundant, protecting against power, processor, and fan failures. It uses software IP-based SAN configurations for automatic failover, failback, and data mirroring, ensuring no single point of failure.Remote Backup and Recovery
The V-Switch 3000 enables global IP-based storage networks, facilitating the transfer of mission-critical data to remote sites within the IP SAN.Manageability
The V-Switch 3000 offers storage pooling across various platforms without host agents, functioning independently of host OS and storage vendors. Its GUI-based Storage Pro management server allows centralized volume configuration, monitoring, and management.Dynamic Expandability
Utilizing existing adapters and network systems, the V-Switch 3000 ranges from 72 GB to 16 TB. New devices can be dynamically added without interruption, supporting load balancing and failover with multiple V-Switches.Benefits of iSCSI SAN over FC SAN
When creating a SAN, enterprises often default to FC SAN, but the high investment can be a barrier, especially for young enterprises. This can lead to delays, jeopardizing mission-critical data.
Cost Factors of FC SAN
- Infrastructure: Requires specific switches, hubs, cables, and dedicated HBAs.- Storage Devices: Necessitates costly FC RAID arrays.
- Software: Needs various tools for management and operation.
- Human Resources: Demands a dedicated team of FC storage and network administrators.
SANRAD’s V-Switch 3000 Solution
- Infrastructure: Uses existing IP infrastructure, needing only the host’s existing NIC to connect.- Storage Devices: Supports legacy storage, providing increased usable storage space.
- Software: Integrated Storage Pro tool eliminates the need for extra software.
- Human Resources: Requires minimal additional knowledge for implementation and management.
Business Case: V-Switch 3000 vs. FC
For a medium enterprise (16 servers, 1.5TB storage pool), implementing an FC SAN is more than twice as expensive as a SANRAD iSCSI SAN. This doesn’t account for total cost of ownership, such as installation, maintenance, and upgrade costs.
Conclusion
SANRAD's iSCSI SAN offers a comprehensive solution for managing, backing up, and restoring mission-critical data, providing significant advantages over FC SAN. The V-Switch 3000 integrates hardware and software for storage pooling, virtualization, and remote access, all at a fraction of the cost of FC SANs.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: iSCSI vs. FC for Meeting Mission Critical Requirements.
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