3.6. Assumptions for IP-Based SANs
Because it is probable that legacy SCSI, Fibre Channel, and IP-based SANs will coexist for some time, the adoption rate of IP storage solutions will depend on the ability of vendors to supply stable, interoperable, and high-performance products that can accommodate a variety of storage network interfaces.
As the first-generation storage network infrastructure, Fibre Channel has set expectations in terms of storage performance and network flexibility. Although management and interoperability of fabrics may be problematic, stability and performance have at least been achieved for Fibre Channel interfaces on end devices. The onus is therefore on IP storage vendors to accommodate these devices and to ensure the ...
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