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Which of the following protocols is used by Network-Attached Storage (NAS) for file sharing?

  • Server Message Block (SMB) (correct)
  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
  • Post Office Protocol (POP)
  • Storage Area Network (SAN) primarily uses standard Ethernet for networking.

    False

    What is the primary purpose of Network-Attached Storage (NAS)?

    File sharing

    A _____ is a logical unit of storage that can be formatted with a file system.

    <p>volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components with their definitions:

    <p>HDDs = Physical storage devices within NAS SMB = Protocol for file sharing in NAS Fibre Channel = Technology used in SAN Volume = Logical unit of storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the relation between a disk drive and a volume?

    <p>A disk drive can contain one or more volumes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Logical disk properties include physical disk capacity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one common technology used in Storage Area Networks (SAN).

    <p>iSCSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical minimum rotation speed for servers' HDDs?

    <p>7200 rpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One terabyte (TB) is equal to 500 gigabytes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disk drive is recommended for a Windows installation?

    <p>SSD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most common type of disk interface that connects a disk to a computer system is ______.

    <p>SATA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disk interface technology supports speeds up to 640 MB/s?

    <p>SCSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SATA drives are known for being expensive and having slower transfer times compared to other interfaces.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following disk interface technologies with their characteristics:

    <p>SATA = Supports up to 16 Gb/s transfer speeds SCSI = Performance limits reached, latest is Ultra-640 SAS = Newer, supports rates up to 6 Gb/s PATA = Older technology replaced by SATA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of serial attached SCSI (SAS) over traditional SCSI?

    <p>Higher transfer rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered long-term storage?

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Solid state drives have moving parts that make them less resistant to shock compared to hard disk drives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four broad categories of storage access methods?

    <p>Local storage, Direct-attached storage (DAS), Network-attached storage (NAS), Storage area network (SAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Storage media with a direct, exclusive connection to the computer’s system board is referred to as _______.

    <p>local storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the storage types with their descriptions:

    <p>SSD = Uses flash memory with no moving parts HDD = Traditional storage with spinning disks DAS = Storage directly connected to a single computer NAS = Storage connected to a network for multiple users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of solid state drives over hard disk drives?

    <p>Faster access times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All storage types are considered volatile, losing data when power is off.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two reasons for needing storage.

    <p>Operating system files and user documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Storage

    • Storage is any medium data can be written to and retrieved from
    • Long-term storage includes flash drives, SD cards, CDs and DVDs, magnetic tape, SSDs and HDDs

    Server Storage

    • Server storage is based on HDDs
    • SSDs are gaining popularity
    • SSDs use flash memory and high-speed interfaces
    • SATA is the common interface for SSDs
    • SSDs have no moving parts, require less power, faster, more resistant to shock but less capacity than HDDs

    Reasons for Storage

    • We need storage for OS files, log files, virtual machines, database storage, user documents and more

    Storage Access Methods

    • Storage access methods include local storage, DAS, NAS and SAN

    Local Storage

    • Storage media with a direct exclusive connection to a computer's system board, through a disk controller
    • Usually inside the computer's case, usually refers to HDDs and SSDs
    • Disadvantage: only the system where it's installed has direct access

    Direct-Attached Storage

    • Similar to local storage but can also refer to one or more HDDs in an enclosure with its own power supply

    Network-Attached Storage

    • Enclosure, power supply, slots for multiple HDDs, a network interface and a built-in OS
    • Typically dedicated to file sharing
    • Shares files through SMB, NFS, FTP

    Storage Area Network

    • Uses high-speed networking technologies to give servers fast access to large amounts of shared disk storage
    • Fibre Channel and iSCSI are common network technologies used in SANS

    Configuring Local Disks

    • Disk configuration can be divided into physical disk properites and logical disk properties
    • Physical disk properties include disk capacity, physical speed and disk interface
    • Logical disk properties include disk format and partitions or volumes
    • A disk drive can contain one or more volumes
    • A partition is an older term that means the same thing as a volume
    • Formatting prepares a disk with a file system used to organize and store files

    Disk Capacity and Speed

    • HDD capacities are now measured in hundreds of gigabytes
    • One and two TB disks are common
    • Factors affecting HDD speed: disk interface technology and rotation speed
    • Servers should have an HDD with a minimum speed of 7200rpm
    • 10,000-15,000rpm is preferred

    Disk Capacity Considerations

    • Windows installation should be on a separate disk from data
    • SSD is a good choice for Windows installation

    Disk Interface Technologies

    • Disk interface connects a disk to a computer system, usually with a cable
    • The faster the bus, the faster the system can read and write to the disk
    • The most common types of disk interfaces are SATA, SAS and SCSI

    Serial ATA

    • Drives have mostly replaced PATA drives
    • Advantages: faster transfer times and smaller cable size
    • SATA drives are inexpensive, fast and reliable
    • The current standard supports speeds up to 16Gb/s

    Small Computer System Interface

    • A parallel bus technology still used on some servers but has reached its performance limits
    • The latest variation is Ultra-640 which supports up to 640 MB/s transfer rates

    Serial Attached SCSI

    • A newer serial form of SCSI with transfer rates up to 6GB/s and higher
    • SATA drives can be connected to SAS backplanes
    • Backplane is a connection system that uses a printed circuit board to carry signals

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    Test your knowledge on different types of data storage systems including long-term storage, server storage, and methods of access. This quiz covers key concepts such as SSDs, HDDs, local storage, and more. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each storage method.

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