A group needs an architecture that links multiple hosts to a central storage location for direct block-level transfers with minimal overhead. Which method fulfills this goal and boosts overall data throughput using specialized hardware?
A specialized setup using high-speed switching for block-based access
An ephemeral local disk for swift read and write operations
A file-sharing solution that allows remote directory access over a network
A public object repository for storing data across global endpoints
A storage area network (SAN) employs dedicated high-speed switches and block-level protocols to link multiple machines with central storage. This arrangement increases performance by reducing overhead and managing disk communications at the block level. An ephemeral local disk does not supply shared access. A public object repository typically relies on a different protocol for storage, and a standard file-sharing arrangement uses file-level operations rather than block-level transfers.
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