What is a LUN, and why do we need one? In simple terms, a logical unit number (LUN) is a slice or portion of a configured set of disks that is presentable to a host and mounted as a volume within the ...

Disk drives are the foundation of modern data storage, but operating systems cannot use physical storage directly. The platters, heads, tracks and sectors of a physical drive must be translated into a ...

Most problems in storage-area networks, including those that are the most difficult to find and fix, stem from SAN changes that cause errors. Someone disconnects the wrong cable, unbeknownst to SAN ...

When you distribute products just in time (JIT) based on the most logical (low) unit-of-measure possible, you can take a proactive approach to reducing costs and waste caused by expiring products. At ...

Apple has released an update to its Xsan software, to version 2.1. The update is available for download from Apple’s Web site, and is recommended for all Xsan 2 users. Xsan is Apple’s ...