Why SAN Storage Is Critical for Virtualization & High-Performance Computing
Modern enterprise environments demand storage solutions that can handle massive workloads, deliver consistent performance, and scale seamlessly. As virtualization adoption reaches 95% among enterprises and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads continue to grow exponentially, the underlying storage infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to operational success. Virtualization enables organizations to maximize hardware utilization by running multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, while HPC applications tackle complex computational challenges across scientific research, financial modeling, and data analytics. Both technologies share common requirements: high-speed data access, scalable storage capacity, and reliable performance under demanding conditions. SAN storage or Storage Area Network technology addresses these requirements by providing dedicated, high-performance storage infrastructure that separates storage resources from compute resources. Th...