The fundamental problem that SANs solve is how to connect terabytes of information to hundreds of servers reliably. Directly attached storage works well for a few servers with a few hundred gigabytes of storage, but the complexity of managing and backing up terabytes of captive storage is a nightmare. With exponential storage growth, IT staff [...]
In this section we explore four typical applications that show how Fibre Channel is meeting the growing data needs of different companies. Solutions are as varied as the companies, institutions, and governments that Fibre Channel supports. A list of other applications is just a beginning: Digital Libraries — A digital library can supply content for [...]
Fibre Channel SANs help IT staff solve one of their greatest challenges today, managing exponentially growing terabytes of data. As new or upgraded applications store new data in new ways, the control of and access to this information is crucial. Corporate information is the one irreplaceable feature of a company. Applications, computers, networks, and individuals [...]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 6, 2012 - The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), a non-profit international organization of manufacturers, systems integrators and vendors, today announced the completion of the second 16 Gb Fibre Channel Plugfest and the eighth FCoE Plugfest, which was held during the week of May 14, 2012 at the University [...]
San Francisco, Calif., - Dec, 1st, 2011 - The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), a non-profit international organization of manufacturers, systems integrators and vendors, today announced the completion of the first 16 GFC Plugfest and the seventh FCoE Plugfest, which was held during the week of October 24th at the University of New Hampshire [...]
Fibre Channel is an ideal solution for IT professionals who need reliable, cost-effective information storage and delivery at fast speeds. With development starting in 1988 and ANSI standard approval in 1994, Fibre Channel is a mature, safe solution for 1Gb, 2Gb, 4Gb, 8Gb and 16Gb communications, providing an ideal solution for fast, reliable mission-critical information [...]
Leading Vendors Convene to Discuss Key Advancements in Fibre Channel and FCoE Technology Santa Clara, Calif. (Storage Networking World), April 4, 2011 -- The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) today announced that it will exhibit demonstrations around 8GFC (Gigabit Fibre Channel) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Demonstrations will take place in booth #506 [...]
Leading Fibre Channel Vendors Participate in FCIA Sponsored Plugfest at UNH-IOL San Francisco, Calif., — Nov. 23, 2010 — The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), a non-profit international organization of manufacturers, systems integrators and vendors, today announced the completion of FCoE/8GFC Plugfest, which was held during the week of November 1st at the University [...]
FCIA Sponsored FCoE Panel to be moderated by Veteran Analyst Dave Vellante of the Wikibon Project STORAGE NETWORKING WORLD, Dallas, Texas, October 11, 2010 -- The Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) today announced that it will exhibit demonstrations around 8GFC (Gigabit Fibre Channel) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Demonstrations will take place in [...]
As the volume and criticality of data grow, companies need efficient, scalable solutions for making data available to servers, applications, and users across the enterprise. By providing a network of storage resources to servers, Fibre Channel SANs uncouple storage from individual platforms, allowing data transfer among all nodes on the storage network. In this issue: [...]
