2. The Value and Position of iSCSI

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This chapter will take you through the different environments in which network-connected storage may be appropriate. Because market planners and engineers may have different views on the potential market for iSCSI products, we will discuss what the market looks like, in hopes of bridging the divergent views.

A taxonomy of the various environments is listed, and each area's potential relative to iSCSI is explained. This entire chapter is therefore recommended reading for marketers and hardware and software engineers.

Small installations are called SoHo (Small office, Home office) environments. ...

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