Extremely low latency and dedicated bandwidth that doesn't compete with office internet or email traffic. 2. DLC (Distributed LAN Clients)

Xsan requires a private, low-latency Ethernet network specifically for metadata. If this network is congested, clients may experience "beachballs" or disconnects, even if the Fibre Channel data path is clear.

Apple introduced access to allow machines without Fibre Channel hardware to join the SAN. In this setup, a "gateway" Mac (connected via Fibre Channel) shares the Xsan volume over a high-speed Ethernet (10GbE or faster) to other clients.

Depending on the hardware and the specific needs of a workflow, there are three primary ways to facilitate access to an Xsan volume: 1. Fibre Channel (Direct Block-Level Access)