A SAN is more advanced than a simple DAS or NAS enclosure.Instead of relying on one device to handle everything, a SAN brings together multiple components to create super-fast local storage. Using ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Figure 1. SAN and NAS use different protocols and transports. Click here to see an enlarged ...

Whereas SAN only sees LUNS, NAS is able to drill down and see specific file names. NAS and SAN can be combined to offer hybrid storage options to datacenter administrators. The differences between SAN ...