Global Data Center SAN Market 2016-2020

Global data center storage-area network (SAN) market overview

Technavio’s market analysts have analyzed that the growing adoption of cloud-based storage and the need for better utilization of data center storage systems will aid in the growth of the data center SAN market, which is predicted to reach a CAGR of close to 22% by 2020. SAN is a high-speed network of storage devices connected to the server. It provides block level data storage for applications running on networked servers. At the block level, it allows multiple server computers to attach to one storage device. SAN is preferred by enterprises because it offers better flexibility, availability, and performance compared to DAS storage systems.

Product innovations in this market are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. Vendors are constantly innovating in packaging, formulations, and are even inventing new ways to increase consumption of their products. For instance, the flash-based SAN storage systems will gain increased traction among enterprise data center operators in the upcoming years.

Segmentation by product type and the data center SAN market analysis

• FC SAN
• iSCSI