The FLA300 disk array offers the ultimate in access-centric performance and high availability. Point-to-point connections within the array reduce loop latency and speed up the entire system. Also, by allowing the full isolation of drives, the embedded switch technology of the FLA300 eliminates the risk of a single drive disrupting the loop and causing other drives to fail. The switched design of the FLA300 is ideal for the performance needs and stringent reliability requirements of the most demanding environments, including those associated with large database installations, high-performance computing and government projects.