Storage Systems and Management Overview

Storage Definition

• Storage encompasses storage devices, software, networks, and solutions used in data centers.

Storage Systems

• Various storage systems, hardware, and software work together to provide data management solutions.

Storage Management

• Storage software manages data for integration, backup, and disaster recovery.

Storage Hardware

• Storage hardware includes physical storage devices such as disk arrays and tape libraries.

Storage Software

• Storage software increases usability by managing tasks like data mirroring, cloning, and automatic backups.

SAN Architecture

• SAN (Storage Area Network) is a dedicated network between servers and storage resources.
• FC SAN uses SCSI and Fiber Channel protocols for high-performance data transmission.

IP SAN Architecture

• IP SAN uses TCP/IP protocols over Ethernet and iSCSI for data transmission.

Technological Evolution of Storage Systems

• 1990s - Bus architecture: Scale-up limitations due to connected multi-controllers.
• 2000s - Hi-Star Architecture: Centralized switches connect frontend and backend storage ports.
• 2003 - Direct-Attached Architecture: Frontend and backend ports connect directly to cache.
• Present - Virtual Matrix Architecture: Scale-out, fully switched, using x86 servers and loosely coupled components.

High End Storage Systems

• Features include fully switched multi-controller architecture, global cache, data protection, quick response times, and online expansion.

Server SAN as Mainstream

• Server SAN is becoming the dominant storage system in enterprises with a 22.7% CAGR.

Cloud Storage Market

• Cloud storage market is expected to reach $29B by 2020.
• Public cloud and private cloud are experiencing significant growth (22.7% and 38.4% CAGR, respectively).
• Cloud storage offers centralized resource pools, reduced TTM (time to market), and TCO (total cost of ownership).

Software Defined Converged Cloud Storage

• Offers a new generation of storage with unified hardware platforms.
• Supports Block/File/Object storage types integrated into a single system.

Quiz

• The networking methods of storage systems are FC SAN and IP SAN.
• The features of Cloud Storage include Convergence, Open, and Elastic.

Storage Technologies for AI, Big Data, and Cloud

• Focuses of new ICT architectures and storage concepts for the Cloud.
• Explains the key technologies used and applications of storage in the Cloud.

Explore the fundamentals of storage systems, including hardware, software, and architectural designs such as SAN and IP SAN. This quiz covers various technologies and best practices for data management solutions, backup, and recovery. Test your knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of storage technology.