Interview Questions – Storage Topology and Storage Components

Find the advantages & disadvantages of DAS from the given diagram

The following job interview questions highlight the evolution of storage topology from directly attached storage model to network attached model to storage area networks. It also tests interviewee’s practical knowledge and understanding on various storage topology and components, their advantages and disadvantages.

  1. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of DAS, NAS and SAN topologies
  2. List down at least 1 practical example where each of these topology is used.
  3. List down reliability attributes of a Disk.
  4. Compare and contrast FC, SAS and SATA Disks.
  5. What are the key differences between Solid State Drives and  Regular Disk Drives. Which one to choose for which class of application?
  6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Tape over Disk for backup?

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