Is it time to consider FCoE for your organization?

When Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) arrived in the IT industry (mainly storage network) several years ago, many experts expected companies to adopt it into their business. However, it didn't happen due to several factors including limited cost advantages and organizational disruption. But now,...

Michael Tidmarsh62,155 pointsBadges:

Advice required on building career in Storage Area Network

Hi,I want to build a career in Storage Area Network and get into HBA testing/development of iSCSI,FC,FCOE cards. What are the scope of job opportunities in India?Please let me know the technical knowledge a person should pursue to become an expert in this field. It will be helpful to know if there...

NSM5 pointsBadges:

Do you use FibreChannel over Ethernet?

I've heard mixed opinions about using FCoE. What's your take? Is it reliable enough yet, or does it still need time to mature?

Ben Rubenstein11,255 pointsBadges:

Can we run synchnonous data replication on WAN FCoE?

Hi; FCoE is the new standard. I noticed that most of the FCoE applications nowadays implemented within data center or campus network. Can we extend the fiber channel connection for synchronous data replication over long distance connection , say 100km. Will the fiber channel protocol work? Thnks in...

Ibnushah5 pointsBadges:

Interoperability of Nexus 5020

I am testing different architectures with a Nexus 5020 which has a module of FC ports. Anyone could tell me if the Nexus 5020 has interoperability with the FC Brocade switches as the DS 5000B or the 7500?

Rdfcoe15 pointsBadges:

FCoE investment: worth the upgrade or holding off?

Do you use mostly traditional Fibre Channel or FCoE devices in your organization, or a balance of both? What are the contributing factors? What would be the tipping point that would cause you to switch from using mostly one type over to the other? Also see: Will 2011 be the year of Fibre Channel...

JennyMack4,280 pointsBadges:

How many of you are considering FCoE as a transition from Fibre Channel to Ethernet?

How many of you are considering FCoE as a transition from Fibre Channel to Ethernet?

DellStorage30 pointsBadges: