Definition – What does Storage Area Network File System (SAN File System) mean?
A storage area network file system (SAN File System) is a scalable, SAN-based and highly available file system and storage management solution. It is used to aggregate files and share concurrent data in a multiplatform and open environment. It uses SAN technology, which helps enterprises connect and share multiple heterogeneous computers and storage devices across a high performance network.
A SAN File System is designed on a fiber channel (FC) network and built to offer exceptional input/output (I/O) performance for data sharing between heterogeneous computers. It also offers growth capability and simplified storage administration.
Techopedia explains Storage Area Network File System (SAN File System)
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