http://blogs.technet.com/josebda/archive/2008/12/09/smb2-a-complete-redesign-of-the-main-remote-file-protocol-for-windows.aspxIntroduction SMB (Server Message Block) is a remote file protocol commonly used by Microsoft Windows clients and servers that dates back to 1980’s. Back when it was first used, LANs speeds were typically 10Mbps or less, WAN use was very limited and thereen-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)http://blogs.technet.com/josebda/archive/2008/12/09/smb2-a-complete-redesign-of-the-main-remote-file-protocol-for-windows.aspx#3164509Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:10:55 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3164509The Storage Team at Microsoft - File Cabinet Blog<p>SMB (Server Message Block) is a remote file protocol commonly used by Microsoft Windows clients and servers</p>