Advertisement
Promo

Storage Toolkit

Download now

Disk Subsystem Performance Evaluation: From Disk Drives to Storage Area Networks

PublisherUniversity of Minnesota
Format201.9KB PDFDate added18 Jan 2000
Topics Removable Storage, Hard Drives, SANs
Downloads221

Disk subsystems span the range of configuration complexity from single disk drives to large installations of disk arrays. They can be directly attached to individual computer systems or configured as larger, shared access Storage Area Networks (SANs). It is a significant task to evaluate the performance of these subsystems especially when considering the range of performance requirements of any particular installation and application. This paper walks through the Storage Subsystem Hierarchy, defining these layers, presents a method for testing in single and multiple computer environments, and demonstrates the significance of careful, in-depth evaluation of Storage Subsystem Performance.

Download now

Did you find this white paper useful?
28 out of 50 users found this white paper useful


  • Trackback
  • Clip Link

Related white papers

Considerations and Best Practices for Virtualizing Business Critical Applications

Server virtualization is widely accepted as one of the fastest ways to lower costs. Choosing the right storage solution is essential to maximize cost savings and provide the most flexibility...


Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection - Free Trial

Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection protects all your computers and data - without stretching your anti-virus budget. Simplified cross-platform security, centralized management, integrated data loss prevention, full disk encryption...


Power Solutions Article: Streamlining Data Management with CommVault Simpana and Dell EqualLogic PS5500E iSCSI SANs

Ongoing data growth can present major challenges for IT organizations. The combination of CommVault® Simpana® backup-to-disk software and Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS5500E Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage area network (SAN) arrays can...


Whitepaper:  EqualLogic TCO Analysis by ESG Lab

This ESG Lab report examines the economic excellence of highly scalable EqualLogic iSCSI storage solutions compared to traditional direct attached storage (DAS), Fibre Channel storage area network (FC SAN), and...


Making Single System Backup Easy: Using the HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup System

Traditionally server or workstation backup can prove too inconvenient for many micro or small businesses that lack sufficient time, budget or expertise to implement a truly usable and practical backup...


Setting the record straight: SAN defrag is vital to storage performance

Data volumes continue to grow. More companies are consolidating and virtualizing their IT infrastructures and far more demand is placed on storage performance. But one aspect that often gets overlooked...


Setting the record straight: SAN defrag is vital to storage performance.

Data volumes continue to grow. More companies are consolidating and virtualizing their IT infrastructures and far more demand is placed on storage performance. But one aspect that often gets overlooked...


Broadband Deals? Powered by Top 10 Broadband

150+ broadband packages

Compare 30+ mobile broadband deals

Mobile Broadband »
White Paper

Featured White Paper

Centrinet case study

Centrinet launched an innovative business service - Smartbunker - based on renewable energy and energy-efficient technology(efficient IBM BladeCenter servers and Cisco networking hardware), It's the UK's first managed data centre service committed to zero carbon energy. This unique proposition drastically reduces power consumption by around 60%.

Download Now

Other White Papers

Contact Centres: Optimum service at optimum cost

Getting the balance right between meeting the inbound call expectations of busy customers and...

Fact Sheet : IBMXIV Storage System

The IBM XIV® Storage System is a ground-breaking, high-end disk system, designed to support...

See All White Papers


Skip Sub Navigation Links to CNET Brand Links

Help

Become part of the ZDNet community.

Newsletters