What is a Storage Area Network (SAN)? A separate subnetwork consisting of storage devices and servers A type of software for managing files A network design to connect different LANs A way to store files in the cloud

Storage Area Network (SAN) is a separate subnetwork consisting of storage devices and servers. It is a high-speed network that provides access to consolidated, block-level storage. SANs are commonly used in enterprise environments to provide high availability and performance for critical applications that require low latency and high throughput. SANs can be used to connect storage devices such as hard disk drives, tape drives, and optical servers. They can also be used to connect storage devices to backup and disaster recovery systems. SANs are typically implemented using Fibre Channel or iSCSI technology.