Key Reasons for Use:

• High Performance for mission-critical applications:
  SANs deliver low-latency, high-throughput block-level access ideal for databases, ERP systems and transactional workloads.
• Centralised storage management:
  SANs allow centralized control over storage resources, improving efficiency and simplifying provisioning.
• Scalability and redundancy:
  Fibre Channel and iSCSI SANs offer robust scalability and high availability for large-scale deployments.
• Advanced Features:
  SANs support features like snapshots, replication and tiering, essential for enterprise-grade resilience.

Key Reasons for Use:

• Scalability for unstructured data:
  Object storage is designed to scale horizontally, making it ideal for storing massive volumes of unstructured data like images, videos, backups and logs.
• Metadata-rich architecture:
  Each object includes metadata, enabling advanced indexing, search and data management capabilities.
• Cloud-Native Compatibility:
  Object storage supports RESTful APIs and integrates easily with cloud platforms and modern applications.
• Durability and cost efficiency:
  Object storage offers high durability with erasure coding and is optimized for long-term, low-cost data retention.