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Dell Hardware for SAN and NAS Solutions

Dell Hardware for SAN and NAS Solutions

Posted by Josh Moss, xByte Solutions Architect on Nov 29, 2023

In our  Network-Attached Storage vs. Storage Area Network (SAN/NAS) post, we discussed IT environments that are best suited for a NAS or SAN solution. Once it’s determined if you need a N … read more
Dell Hardware for Local Storage Solutions

Dell Hardware for Local Storage Solutions

Posted by Tyler Young, xByte Solutions Architect on Oct 31, 2023

In our local storage architecture overview, we discussed IT environments that are best suited for a local storage solution. Fast performance, cost-effectiveness, reduced latency, and ease … read more
HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI) Storage Overview

HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI) Storage Overview

Posted by Tyler Young, xByte Solutions Architect on Oct 13, 2023

One of the most common questions around storage solutions is, “What is the difference between HCI and traditional storage?” HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI) storage differs from trad … read more
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) vs. Storage Area Network (SAN)

Network-Attached Storage (NAS) vs. Storage Area Network (SAN)

Posted by Josh Moss, xByte Solutions Architect on Oct 02, 2023

When determining which storage solution will meet your needs, one of the most principal factors is the kind of data you are storing. If you plan to store  structured data, then y … read more
Data Storage – Block, File, and Unified

Data Storage – Block, File, and Unified

Posted by Tyler Young, xByte Solutions Architect on Sep 28, 2023

Block and file data storage are two distinct methods of organizing and storing data in a storage system, each with its own characteristics and use cases. Here's an explanation of the ke … read more