What Are Storage Area Networks?

Is your company stretched out over multiple locations? Do you have conflicts getting information from one server to the next? If so, Expedient offers storage area network management solutions that can assist your company in the sharing of its information and protecting the information from disaster.

A storage area network is a high-speed interconnected network of data servers and data storage devices with the purpose of protecting and storing sensitive data. Storage area networks, or SANs, are connected over high-speed optical networks to allow for a quicker flow of data. Storage area networks allow for data to be collected into one large vessel accessible from multiple locations. Internet providers can be used as the networks, connecting data centers in different rooms or different states. Unlike a traditional mainframe, servers do not need to be near each other to transmit data back and forth. No longer will distance be a factor in determining how data gets from one office to another.

Storage Area Network Benefits

Depending on the needs of your company, SANs have many benefits. They can support archiving and retrieval of data, data mirroring and data backup. Networks provide for a fast connection between servers to allow for easy transfer of data. A fast connection makes archiving and retrieval easier and faster for your company.

However, with a large vessel of data, it may be complicated to find what you're looking for. This is where storage area network management is essential. Expedient offers storage area network management services in a "pay as you grow" model for companies unsure about how much storage space they may need.

Request a storage area network quote from Expedient today and learn how we can help your business with its storage area network needs.