Storage architecture SAN architecture FC Network architecture

One of the Top question asked either in a Storage job profile interview or while attending a Client meeting is "Explain your system architecture". Based on whats their interest they may be interested to know about your
- Storage architecture
- SAN architecture
- FC Network architectiure

So this post has few images & some good links to help you learn more on these Very important topics

Storage architecture: Storage architecture design should follow a structured approach to ensure that the correct solution is adopted by the organization. The three basic types of storage architectures that are discussed in this blueprint(microsoft.com/technet/solutionaccelerators/wssra/raguide/ArchitectureBlueprints/rbabst_2.mspx) are:
- Distributed Storage
- Hybrid Storage
- Centralized Storage
Each of these storage architecture types defines a storage pattern that can be used as a starting point for providing guidance on how the storage should integrate with the business needs of an organization. If business needs are not communicated when enterprise architecture issues are being considered, it is easy for new projects to focus only on their own requirements and miss the wider picture that an architecture encompasses.

A structured design process for a complete enterprise storage solution consists of:
•Determining the storage requirements.
•Choosing the storage technologies.
•Defining fault tolerance technologies.
•Defining backup and recovery technologies.



Hybrid Storage Example


Centralized Storage Example


SAN Architecture example


Please read forthcoming posts for more photos & details about FC & Network architecture