{"id":1264,"date":"2008-09-04T07:26:02","date_gmt":"2008-09-04T07:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amitbhawani.com\/blog\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2008-09-03T12:29:29","modified_gmt":"2008-09-03T12:29:29","slug":"fibre-channel-raid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amitbhawani.com\/blog\/fibre-channel-raid\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Fibre Channel RAID?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to computers, storage is the most important thing. That is one of the reasons that there are quite a few options in terms of drives that can be taken by people. However, one of the very best is known in the form of RAID<\/a> storage solution. When it is combines with SCSI, it becomes a more reliable and a bit inexpensive as well. However, there are some people who don\u2019t really care about money and they believe that quality is more important than money. For those people, Fibre Channel RAID is available with some sophisticated features.<\/p>\n

Fibre Channel:<\/strong>
\nIt is essential to mention something about the Fibre Channel before moving any further. Fibre Channel is actually a source or medium which is used to provide communication. In simple words, Fibre Channel is a technology that is to transmit data between two computer devices. It is a gigabit-speed network technology which means that it transmits data by using the rate up to 4 Gbps. Because of this very feature, it is used primarily in computer servers to handle different storage drives and controllers. In terms of interfaces, it offers point to point, switched and loop interfaces that can be used with other protocols.<\/p>\n

Fibre Channel RAID is used because it offers storage solution with true no single-point-of-failure data protection. Also, most of the Fibre Channel RAID storage solutions come with dual path redundancy along with hot-swap redundant RAID controllers which is to ensure the high level of performance.<\/p>\n

\"Fibre<\/p>\n

Fibre Channel RAID solutions help you to stop losing any data when it travels from server\u2019s CPU across the multiple drives. RAID is all about devising standards and implementing intelligence that can be in the form of RAID controllers. When you talk about Fibre Channel RAID, it means that you are talking about a sophisticated technology. Here in, RAID enclosures are connected using Fibre Channel along with an integrated RAID controller that deals with the whole process of processing and retrieving data from the array. Here, it is pertinent to mention that RAID controller retrieve data from the array by using specific RAID levels and all this is done after receiving a request from SCSI. Another worth mentioning thing in this regard is that some Fibre Channel RAID storage solutions are SAN ready which is like network to attach different storage devices.<\/p>\n

Although, Fibre Channel RAID solutions offer greater degree of reliability and performance, but, it can ask for additional cost to manage certain things. For instance, Fibre Channel RAID controller has to deal with the functions like mirroring and stripping, so, you will have to invest more money in this regard.<\/p>\n

As a whole, it can easily be deduced that the concept of Fibre Channel RAID is bit complicated for novices, but, it can still be an effective way of retrieving data with a greater speed. Also, it helps in terms of expansion and installation and you can also get Fibre Channel RAID solution according toy our own choice. It means that some companies offer you to choose from a list of options. So, do consider it as it can really help you to manage things in a better way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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