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iSCSI Specification Approved

Posted by michael on from the i-everything dept.

nasorsan writes "The iSCSI protocol is a means to transport SCSI commands and data using TCP/IP packets. This ratification by the IETF is "the last major hurdle for iSCSI to become widely supported. . . 'Now that it's done, Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. will release drivers, and the games will begin,' says Steve Duplessie, senior analyst at Enterprise Storage Group Inc. 'Anyone who doesn't think this is the beginning of a huge market is insane.'" he added."

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  1. But think of the innovation! by Qwaniton · · Score: 4, Funny

    iSCSI will be an important leap into the future of technology!!!!1

    I mean, seriously! Who gives a rat's buttocks about low latency and high performance and sanity? I mean seriously? Who cares about the praciticality and usefulness and overall sanity?

    I mean, Jesus Tap-dancing Christ. Jump on the bandwagon already! It's all about eInternet now. iTCP/IP. eHTTP. eE-mail. Who cares about design grounded in reality anymore? These days, it's all about XML and TCP/IP and Web Services? Jump on the BANDWAGON! Everything should be implemented in XML: it's a rule! The SCSI protocol is hopelessly outdated, since it doesn't use the latest advancements in XML, TCP/IP, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, SOAP and web services.

    I mean, you've GOT TO BE INSANE if you aren't smart enough to get in with the technology!

  2. Re:One thing is certain... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    > SAN networks...

    Sub Area Network networks?

    Do ATM machines use SAN networks when you enter your PIN number?

  3. Re:One thing is certain... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Ok, so a SAN network is a "Storage Area Network network".