Deploying a Storage Area Network (SAN) enhances an organisation’s ability to share, protect and manage its corporate information. A SAN facilitates a consolidated storage pool and provides centralised management.
SANs build on the server-to-storage direct-attach model through the creation of a separate network of storage devices. SAN’s
- are dedicated networks that carry storage traffic.
- use Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet for connectivity between hosts and storage.
- move data without impacting the load on the communications network.
- connect hundreds of servers to storage, while IP networks connect thousands of users to servers.
- are optimised for large block transfers and is well suited for the demands of high performance, real time application I/O, whereas in contrast, the IP network, used for NAS environments, is optimised for file sharing.
- can include disk and tape storage devices and provide service to many servers.
- are completely transparent to network users
Through designing our Information Management solutions and configuring the infrastructure for our managed services, Centrom have an in-depth understanding of data management and have proven experience in specifying and deploying the necessary storage technologies. Our experienced consultants work with our clients to architect cost effective, secure and robust storage solutions to compliment and underpin their information management requirements. Our datacentres use state of the art storage technologies, and are constantly being updated and consolidated with the latest storage and server technologies to enable us to provide a cost effective and efficient service.
