For maximum reliability, Xsan supports Fibre Channel multipathing . If one physical cable or switch fails, the system automatically routes data through a secondary path, preventing access interruptions.

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Unlike NAS, where a server handles file requests, Xsan clients connect directly to the storage, meaning the workstation behaves as if the drive is physically attached.

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A separate Ethernet network is used for "metadata" (information about where files are located, permissions, and file locks) .