SDS infrastructure architecture and SDS protocols are intimately related as they work together to enable software-defined storage (SDS). SDS infrastructure architecture refers to the design of the storage infrastructure, including the hardware, software, and network components used to implement and manage SDS. Meanwhile, SDS protocols are the communication standards used by the SDS infrastructure to connect and manage the storage resources across the network.
SDS protocols, such as iSCSI, NFS, and S3, enable the communication between SDS storage components and the applications that use them. The SDS infrastructure architecture includes the hardware, such as storage clusters, servers, and storage controllers and software such as operating systems, storage management software, and SDS controllers. With SDS protocols, these components can be used to create a unified storage infrastructure that provides easy access, management, and scalability.
In summary, the SDS infrastructure architecture provides the framework for SDS implementation, while SDS protocols provide the communication standards used within the SDS infrastructure to manage and access storage resources. Together, SDS infrastructure architecture and SDS protocols enable organizations to realize the benefits of software-defined storage, including flexibility, cost savings, and improved storage efficiency.
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