For enterprise level businesses network disaster recover has always be
a topic that was discussed and implemented on their networks. Now open
iSCSI SAN has opened up disaster recovery for small and medium sized
businesses. As the disaster recovery industry grows and technologies
like open iSCSI SAN are created the market expands to fit all price
points both high and low.
The Disaster Recovery Industry
The disaster recovery industry never became more prevalent than it was
on Sept. 11, 2001. With entire networks destroyed and billions of
dollars of data lost, discussions began all around the world for
network disaster recovery for businesses of all sizes not just
enterprise level companies. The years that followed 2001 included
several natural disasters, continued terror attacks and threats, and
large power outages. In 2004, according to an InfoWorld study, disaster
recovery and data protection topped the list of factors driving storage
spending. This rise in the demand for disaster recovery tools, caused a
rise in disaster recovery research and development. The peak of the
research and development brought about the first truly open iSCSI SAN
storage tool.
Open iSCSI SAN Storage
Open iSCSI SAN Storage is a system based on iSCSI technology which
allows the network to quickly and efficiently store and replicate data
anywhere on the network. The reason why open iSCSI SAN is such a
breakthrough is that by being open it can work with any preexisting
network. Open iSCSI SAN works with both fibre channel and IP based
networks to protect data and recover it when a disaster occurs.
How Does Open iSCSI SAN work?
Open iSCSI SAN works by placing one or more open iSCSI SAN applications
on the network. Once installed the open iSCSI SAN hardware begins
replicating data and spreading copies evenly over the network. Open
iSCSI SAN technology is intelligent so that it will replicate data in
as many places as possible without taxing the network. It can also
maintain network security, so if secure data is replicated only the
intended uses can access that specific data even it appears at
locations when other users maybe located, only the intended user will
control the access.
Who Uses Open iSCSI SAN
A recent study by Storage Magazine showed 45% of their readers either
have implemented or are planning to implement open iSCSI SAN
applications. According to the Enterprise Strategy Group, there are
over 2000 production open iSCSI SAN applications in use today.
To learn more about the first truly open iSCSI SAN please visit http://www.sanrad.com/iscsi.asp?IP-SAN=449