How do I choose between Fibre Channel and SAS technology?
If you have invested in a Fibre Channel infrastructure, beginning your transition to SAS enclosures now allows you to increase storage scalability and flexibility, while maintaining Fibre Channel connectivity to the network. If you have invested heavily in an extensive Parallel SCSI infrastructure that you are looking to maintain, for the moment, it makes sense to continue to rely on your trusted SCSI solutions. Think about transitioning to SAS sooner rather than later if you: • Want to simplify the datacenter — standardize on a SAS-based server or storage chassis • Are seeking a long-term strategic storage solution • Need a lower TCO • Need high-performance, enterprise features and value pricing • Are ready to adopt the new standard instead of investing further in an Ultra320 standard that has reached the end of its development • Need the flexibility of SAS for a multi-use storage solution. If shared storage is required then Fibre Channel is the technology of choice. If transfer speed
