Storage Area Networks

Some large scale customers may wish to implement a Storage Area Network (SAN) instead of using local hard drives. SANs are typically used with database servers to house the data files and logs.

This option, while more costly than local drives, becomes necessary as soon as high availability (HA) and database redundancy options are considered (such as Oracle RAC). A SAN also allows customers to have an option to put the data on an infrastructure that can be shared amongst other servers and can be expanded more easily than if the data were stored on local drives.

Simphony Customers that wish to use a SAN are required to configure their server hardware according to the size recommendations that are provided. Oracle Hospitality is not responsible for installing and setting up an on premise SAN.