LAN > (SAN) Storage Area Network

A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a specialized, high-speed network that primarily handles the transfer of data between servers and storage devices, such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and optical drives. SANs are designed to improve data storage, management, and retrieval within an organization by separating storage resources from the local area network (LAN) used […]

LAN > Industrial Ethernet

Industrial Ethernet LAN, often referred to as Industrial Ethernet, is a specialized type of local area network (LAN) technology designed to meet the unique requirements and challenges of industrial environments. It is used in settings such as manufacturing facilities, factories, utilities, process control, and automation systems. Industrial Ethernet offers high-speed data communication and real-time control […]

LAN > (MAN) Metropolitan Area Network

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a type of network that covers a larger geographic area than a Local Area Network (LAN) but is smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN). MANs are designed to interconnect multiple LANs within a specific metropolitan or city-wide area, providing high-speed data transmission, communication, and resource sharing for organizations […]

LAN > (CAN) Campus Area Network

A Campus Area Network (CAN) is a type of network that interconnects multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) within a specific geographical area, such as a university campus, corporate campus, business complex, or a large industrial facility. The primary purpose of a CAN is to provide high-speed and reliable communication between different buildings or areas located […]