IBM b-type SAN platforms are purpose built and help ensure scale, flexible data access and secure infrastructure for today and into the future. This session will provide the audience a holistic view of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. The presentation will highlight the value of SANs and how it supports users from small to enterprise class environments. The IBM b-type SAN portfolio will be reviewed with a progressive view of what a SAN is, what alternatives technologies there are, how a fibre channel-based SAN provides the most resilient solution and how easy it is to install.