·As information storage requirements continue to double and triple, companies of all sizes are all facing a dilemma in managing corporate information storage. As multi-terabytes of stored information b
·The white paper focuses on how to capitalize on the best attributes of both NAS and SAN architectures with the use of SAN filers. The importance of a SAN filer for consolidating the separate islands o
·This paper examines the limitations of traditional voice service architectures and proposes a new architectural solution to address shortcomings. The functionality of service coordination and its asso
·Architects evaluate SAN directors in terms of availability, scaleability, flexibility, and management. In comparison to Ciscos MDS 9509, Saneras DS10000 offers superior features and capabilities for a
·The Captus IPS 4000 series combines intrusion prevention and traffic shaping technologies to deliver ISPs a higher level of network security and performance
·Metrobility looks at the proposed IEEE 802.3ah standard for Ethernet in the First Mile and the associated OAM support, which will reduce operating expenditures and broaden the appeal of Ethernet as a
·Businesses cant afford to ignore the irrevocable damage caused by the loss of mission-critical data. Natural disasters can physically harm data centers, and intentional attacks or viruses can corrupt
·Disk storage vendors commonly quote bandwidth specifications for their storage devices. What are the rules for calculating bandwidth and how accurately do they measure performance? To validate the man
·This study demonstrates how RPR augments the capability of Sonet/SDH networks by enabling efficient and cost-effective data-service transport and traditional TDM traffic as networks grow in terms of n
·This study demonstrates how RPR augments the capability of Sonet/SDH networks by enabling efficient and cost-effective data-service transport and traditional TDM traffic as networks grow in terms of n
·This white paper provides details on optical Ethernet technology for a broad audience unfamiliar with Ethernet deployment in the metro context. The paper presents an overview of key issues pertaining
·This paper examines the business case for OEMs and OCMs to outsource development of control hardware, firmware, and calibration functions, and details the major benefits that result from using the Pho
·Read about the role session border controllers play in satisfying critical security, service assurance, and law enforcement requirements at service provider network borders and learn about the three p
·Adaptive Resource Networking, a new technology that helps enterprises increase the utilization of existing server and storage resources to meet user and application demands, improves network performan
·Introducing the Blended SAN. Storage at the edge of the enterprise - departmental level or remote office - is often an organizations fastest growing segment. Consolidating that storage into an existin
·In todays IT environments, database downtime is not an option. Developing a fast, reliable online database backup solution is critical to achieving and maintaining a consistent level of availability.
·Corrigent describes the benefits of packetized transport networks in the metro area. Also described are the technological building blocks of packetized transport networks and the breakthrough economic
·Major carrier benefits can result from the sensible integration of Sonet and WDM systems, while suboptimal performance accrues to the rush to merge too many transport and switching functions into one
·Old design rules of thumb are no longer valid for multi-gigabit backplane design. At data rates beyond 1 Gbit/s, signal integrity issues arise that must be compensated for. PMC-Sierra highlights techn
·Media converters are key building blocks for todays optical networks. This white paper will demonstrate how to connect dissimilar media and protocols in the LAN, as well as how converters can speed up
·ClearSpeeds unique array-processing technology provides predictable and deterministic packet processing performance. The processor is easily programmed in C and supported by a full software developmen
·Today, service providers must turn raw bandwidth into measurable real-time, automated and revenue-generating management services. Learn more about optical management problems and solutions by download
·The pros & cons of packaging methods are studied, stressing cost reduction and simplification. A case study shows 75% cost reductions. We cover areas of improvement, including automation. More sta
·Princeton Softech, the market leader in database archiving, explains how database archiving is a strategic component of enterprise data management. Accumulating data and storing it online in productio
·The multiservice edge for medium and large enterprises is well-documented, but what about SOHO and residential customers? DSL architectures can be modified to offer the tiered QOS guarantees and bandw
·Service providers are counting on MMS to increase data revenues. Read WatchMarks paper on the need for a robust MMS performance and service management solution to help measure and make smart decisions
