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December 17, 2021 17 Dec'21
Vast Data: New NVMe enclosures will cause HDD demise

Vast Data is using 30 TB QLC SSDs in its Universal Storage system, putting itself on par with enterprise HDDs in pricing, while bringing more performance to a smaller footprint.
December 16, 2021 16 Dec'21
NetApp AFF A900 brings more performance to same chassis

NetApp AFF A900 adds higher efficiency, additional OnTap features and optional anti-ransomware software to the flagship array. There's also an upgrade option for A700 users.
December 07, 2021 07 Dec'21
Pure Storage launches highest performing FlashArray//XL

Pure Storage releases FlashArray//XL, its highest performance array that completes the puzzle for on-prem customer storage.
November 23, 2021 23 Nov'21
Kioxia releases PCIe 5.0 EDSFF SSDs

Kioxia became the first vendor to release a PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD with its new CD7 series. Still, it highlighted the EDSFF specification over beating the Gen 5 drum.

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Tier 0

Tier 0 (tier zero) is a level of data storage that is faster, and perhaps more expensive, than any other level in the storage hierarchy. Continue Reading
Why QLC flash adoption now benefits the enterprise

While enterprises must overcome some obstacles with QLC, there is a solid case for its use. 3D NAND has played a big part in enabling QLC use within the enterprise. Continue Reading
mSATA SSD (mSATA solid-state drive)

An mSATA SSD is a solid-state drive (SSD) that conforms to the mSATA interface specification developed by the Serial ATA (SATA) International Organization. Continue Reading

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Flash memory guide to architecture, types and products

Flash memory, a staple of consumer electronics, is playing a wider role in enterprise storage. This guide offers an overview of flash, from current use cases to future directions. Continue Reading
Performance, reliability tradeoffs with SLC vs. MLC and more

Learn the important capacity, performance and reliability differences between multilayer flash when it comes to adding SSD storage to your organization. Continue Reading
Cache vs. RAM: Differences between the two memory types

Cache memory and RAM both place data closer to the processor to reduce latency in response times. Learn why one can be faster, along with other key variables in cache vs. RAM. Continue Reading

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How the CXL interconnect will affect enterprise storage

The Compute Express Link standard will shake up the enterprise storage market in several significant ways. Here's what admins need to know. Continue Reading
Why and how to implement NVMe power management

Understand how to use NVMe built-in power management features to conserve energy, manage heat and, in the case of mobile devices, extend operating times. Continue Reading
These 5 IT buzzwords for 2021 reflect data storage priorities

As a mature IT discipline, the pace of change in storage has slowed, but there is still plenty of buzz about underlying technologies you'll need to know about in 2021. Continue Reading

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How key factors in storage performance and cost spur adoption

It may take years, but a storage product's performance, cost and the problems it solves can converge to make its sales take off. See how a storage technology's tipping point is reached. Continue Reading
4 causes of SSD failure and how to deal with them

Although NVMe SSDs are a highly reliable storage technology, they are still prone to occasional failure. Here are some best practices to keep your SSDs humming along. Continue Reading
NVMe performance challenges expose the CPU chokepoint

NVMe systems have diminishing marginal performance gains when hardware is added and storage software consumes more CPU resources. Discover how to address this problem. Continue Reading