SNIA Developer Conference September 15-17, 2025 | Santa Clara, CA
Abstract
Applications are driving new performance criteria in terms of latency and throughput. At the same time, application intelligence is bringing about new methods to maximize data availability and integrity. This combination demands storage be brought closer to the server. However, a direct attach storage model where storage is server specific is too costly and difficult to fully utilize. As an alternative, the concept of "Switched SAS" is being introduced as a method to closely tie storage to servers but with greater flexibility.
Learning Objectives
The objective of this tutorial is to explore alternative methods of sharing storage amongst servers by using switching technology at the SAS level.
Provide a technology review of Switched SAS.
Review methods to reduce infrastructure while improving performance and operating expense (Case Study).