What network technology is typically used by VPLEX for data transfer?

VPLEX primarily relies on Fiber Channel technology for data transfer, which is a high-speed network technology specifically designed for connecting storage devices and servers. Fiber Channel offers several advantages such as high bandwidth, low latency, and robust distance capabilities, making it ideal for the demanding requirements of storage area networks (SANs). It enables VPLEX to efficiently manage data across multiple storage arrays, ensuring high availability and seamless access to data in a virtualized environment.

The use of Fiber Channel is essential for VPLEX's functionality in providing data mobility and disaster recovery solutions, as it supports the required data throughput and reliability needed for enterprise-level applications. Other technologies, such as Ethernet, though common in networking, do not provide the same level of performance and deterministic latency as Fiber Channel, especially when it comes to the high-performance needs of storage data transfer.