Parallel Storage typically supports a variety of access protocols to facilitate data storage and retrieval operations efficiently. Some of the common access protocols supported by Parallel Storage systems include:
NFS (Network File System): NFS is a distributed file system protocol that allows a user on a client computer to access files over a network similarly to how local storage is accessed. For example, a company might use NFS to allow multiple employees to access shared files stored on a Parallel Storage system.
SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block/Common Internet File System): SMB/CIFS is a network file sharing protocol that allows applications to read and write files and request services from server programs in a computer network. An example use case is a small business using SMB/CIFS to share documents across different departments.
iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface): iSCSI is an IP-based storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities. It allows clients to send SCSI commands over a TCP/IP network to storage devices. For instance, a data center might use iSCSI to connect servers to a Parallel Storage array for block-level storage access.
FC (Fiber Channel): FC is a high-speed network technology primarily used to connect computer data storage. It allows for fast and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices. An example is a large enterprise using FC to connect its servers to a high-performance Parallel Storage system.
In the context of cloud storage, Tencent Cloud offers services like Tencent Cloud Block Storage (CBS) and Tencent Cloud File Storage (CFS), which support various protocols and provide scalable and reliable storage solutions for different use cases.