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This image is a diagram comparing three major storage systems – DAS (Direct Access Storage), NAS (Network Access Storage), and SAN (Storage Network Array).
Let’s examine each system in detail:
- DAS (Direct Access Storage):
- Direct storage system connected to the CPU
- Shows direct connections between RAM and disk drives
- Most basic storage architecture
- Connected directly to the computer system
- NAS (Network Access Storage):
- Storage accessible through the network
- Marked with “Over The Network” indicating network connectivity
- Consists of standalone storage units
- Provides shared storage access through network
- SAN (Storage Network Array):
- Most sophisticated and complex storage system
- Features shown include:
- High Speed Dedicated Network
- Centralization Control
- Block Storage
- HA with RAID (High Availability with RAID)
- Scale-out capabilities
The diagram effectively illustrates the evolution and increasing complexity of storage systems. It shows the progression from the simple direct-attached storage (DAS) through network-attached storage (NAS) to the more complex storage area network (SAN), with each iteration adding more sophisticated features and capabilities.
The layout of the diagram moves from left to right, demonstrating how each storage solution becomes more complex but also more capable, with SAN offering the most advanced features for enterprise-level storage needs.
Lechuck Park 