Disk Storage Hardware

MUST READ New dynamics in data protection sales TIP - With disk replacing tape as the preferred initial backup medium, VARs need to give customers the right data protection tools in a short sales cycle. How should RAID configuration be determined? FAQ: - Learn what criteria to consider when selecting a RAID configuration for your customer. How do I choose the right drive for my customer? FAQ: - Selecting the right drive for your customer can be tricky. Learn about the differences between FC, SAS and SATA drives. What is thin provisioning? Which applications benefit most? EXPERT ANSWER - I've heard that thin provisioning can save disk space and cut power consumption for my customers, but I've also heard it can be dangerous. What is thin provisioning, and which applications benefit most from it? Mixed SAS and SATA storage system considerations TIP - Learn what the key considerations are in mixed SAS/SATA drive configurations.

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	New dynamics in data protection sales Submitted By: SearchStorageChannel.com | 28 Mar 2008 TIP - With disk replacing tape as the preferred initial backup medium, VARs need to give customers the right data protection tools in a short sales cycle.

	How should RAID configuration be determined? Submitted By: SearchStorageChannel.com | 30 Jan 2008 FAQ: - Learn what criteria to consider when selecting a RAID configuration for your customer.

	How do I choose the right drive for my customer? Submitted By: SearchStorageChannel.com | 30 Jan 2008 FAQ: - Selecting the right drive for your customer can be tricky. Learn about the differences between FC, SAS and SATA drives.

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	Storage arrays SearchStorageChannel.com | 05 Sep 2008 PARTNER PROGRAM DIRECTORY - Use our Partner Program Directory to choose a storage array vendor partner.

	Hard drive replacement SearchStorageChannel.com | 04 Dec 2006 BUYING GUIDE - Hard drive replacement was up 11% among storage managers in 2006.

	Increased SATA hard drive adoption SearchStorageChannel.com | 04 Dec 2006 BUYING GUIDE - SATA hard drives from 250 GB to 750 GB were bought widely by storage resellers in 2006.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Disk Storage Hardware:  Tape Storage, Blade Storage, Data Center and Server Room Storage, Other Storage Media