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Last Updated: Dec 02, 2005 
Our top 10 SAN Tech tips give you the best of the best tips on getting to know the basics about your storage structure, troubleshooting your SAN components and tips on SAN maintenance.
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>> Zoning 101: Why zone?
TIP :Zoning can offer a number of benefits for your SAN. This tip details the advantages of zoning and offers an explanation of ...
>> How to troubleshoot SATA drive connection problems
TIP :When installing or troubleshooting SATA drives, use the following checklist to guide you through the process.
>> Checklist: Zone your SAN in five steps
TIP :Learn how to develop an effective zoning plan and implement it with a minimum of hassle.
>> Checklist: How to troubleshoot your LUN
TIP :LUN issues are difficult to diagnose, because they usually arise from specific features of a specific system's hardware and ...
>> Storage 911: How to troubleshoot your storage
TIP :This guide outlines steps you can take to prevent a storage shutdown, and offers troubleshooting tips for recovery.
>> Checklist: How to set up HBAs
TIP :Host bus adapters are one of the most time-consuming parts of a SAN to install.
>> Checklist: Five ways to boost iSCSI performance
TIP :There are several things you can do to boost the performance of your iSCSI storage system -- some are easy, and fairly ...
>> Checklist: How to design LUNs for high performance
TIP :If you want the best performance, you need to design your LUNs so they map effectively onto storage devices.
>> How to safely relocate your SAN
TIP :This tip details how to perform a smooth SAN relocation, saving everyone involved a great amount of time and aggravation.
>> Tech Roundup: Intelligent switches
TIP :Intelligent switches are still evolving, but analysts predict more deployments in the next year as users are catching onto ...

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