A Storage Area Network (SAN) is an architecture to attach remote storage devices to servers so that it appears as if it is attached directly to the server. This allows several servers to share one storage device. Sharing storage usually simplifies storage administration and adds flexibility since cables and storage devices do not have to be physically moved to shift storage from one server to another.
A Storage Area Network (SAN) is an architecture to attach remote storage devices to servers so that it appears as if it is attached directly to the server. This allows several servers to share one storage device. Sharing storage usually simplifies storage administration and adds flexibility since cables and storage devices do not have to be physically moved to shift storage from one server to another.