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One advantage of a SAN is that it:
The correct answer is C. Consolidates storage space for servers.. A Storage Area Network (SAN) provides a dedicated, high-speed network for block-level data, allowing multiple servers to share and consolidate storage resources efficiently.
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One advantage of a SAN is that it:
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- ACan be located either inside or outside the server.
- BProvides USB and Firewire connectivity.
- CConsolidates storage space for servers.
- DEncrypts all files.
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C87% (45)
- D8% (4)
Why each option
A Storage Area Network (SAN) provides a dedicated, high-speed network for block-level data, allowing multiple servers to share and consolidate storage resources efficiently.
While SAN storage is external to servers, its primary advantage lies in networked access and consolidation, not simply its physical location relative to the server.
USB and Firewire are direct-attached storage (DAS) interfaces and are not typical connectivity methods used in enterprise-level Storage Area Networks.
A SAN consolidates storage from multiple disk arrays into a centralized pool that can be shared and allocated to various servers, improving storage utilization and management across the data center.
Encryption is a security feature that can be implemented on a SAN, but it is not an inherent or primary architectural advantage of the SAN itself.
Concept tested: Storage Area Network (SAN) advantages
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/storage/storage-overview
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