FC SANs have always been an expensive network storage solution but in the current economic climate they're starting to look extortionate. SMBs need to keep up with the demand for storage just as much as enterprises and IP SANs have traditionally offered them a far more cost-effective alternative.

The latest CyberStore 316S DSS from Broadberry typifies this as its compact 3U chassis delivers a whole heap of storage along with standard support for both NAS and iSCSI operations and all for a comparatively low price.