Hey everyone,

With the growing adoption of software-defined storage (SDS), I’m curious about how it impacts traditional Storage Area Networks ( https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/c/servers-storage/storage/storage-area-network/ ). Many organizations still rely on SANs for high-performance, centralized storage, but SDS offers greater flexibility and scalability.

I’d love to hear thoughts on how SDS compares to traditional SANs in terms of performance, cost, and management. Does SDS provide the same level of reliability and low latency as a Fibre Channel SAN? How does it affect storage scalability and automation? Additionally, what are the key challenges organizations face when transitioning from a traditional SAN to an SDS-based infrastructure?

Has anyone here implemented SDS alongside or in place of a Storage Area Network? What benefits or challenges have you encountered? Looking forward to your insights!

Jonathan Jone