Flash memory and storage
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Feature
22 Mar 2023
Understand how the CXL SSD can aid performance
Although CXL SSDs are only in the research phase, their performance shows promise. When used as simple memory extensions, they should improve programs that manage large data sets. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2023
How SSD data reduction can help enterprises
Data reduction techniques have been difficult to achieve on SSDs, but vendors appear to be making progress. The more effective the data reduction, the more affordable SSDs become. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
DDN storage expands, buys Western Digital's IntelliFlash
Western Digital makes an abrupt exit from the storage systems business, while DataDirect Networks continues its storage portfolio growth with IntelliFlash platform. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2019
Data protection customers turn to Pure Storage FlashBlade
Pure Storage created the FlashBlade all-flash NAS mainly for dense unstructured workloads, but customers like Domino's Pizza and ServiceNow are among Pure customers that use it as a backup target. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2019
Pure Storage analytics, cloud move to forefront
All-flash vendor Pure Storage moves to bolster its software and cloud features with upgraded analytics, block storage in AWS and a Data Hub for AI workflows. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2019
Pure Storage flash arrays juiced up with QLC, Intel Optane
Pure Storage flash splash scales FlashBlade to 150 blades and 8 PB in one namespace, with Intel Optane storage class memory. Pure FlashArray//C is a new block array. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2019
Dell EMC PowerMax SAN arrays meld NVMe, storage class memory
The Dell EMC PowerMax flagship is a high-performance SAN designed for NVMe over Fabrics. The latest product update injects Intel Optane SSDs to improve bandwidth and IOPS response. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2019
NAND flash pricing drop slows; experts disagree on forecasts
Weighing global supply and demand trends, industry analysts disagree on the direction of NAND flash prices and their impact on storage systems over the next few years. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2019
Pure Storage all-flash storage ready to zero in on AI and cloud
Despite selling fewer systems of late, CEO Charles Giancarlo said Pure all-flash arrays remain in demand; FlashBlade AI adoption includes use cases such as life sciences and self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2019
NVMe arrays power Plex ERP cloud
SaaS material requirements planning provider Plex set up a private cloud that uses high-performance NVMe storage and a redundant four-data-center setup to maintain availability. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2019
5 ways NVMe storage benefits your business
Increased performance and reduced latency aren't the only benefits of NVMe flash storage. Find out other advantages, such as allowing more VMs on a physical server. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Aug 2019
Pure Storage revenue growth belies NAND pricing worries
Pure Storage earnings were a mixed bag this week. The flash storage vendor said revenues grew 28% last quarter, but it cut revenue guidance for the second consecutive call, blaming imbalanced NAND ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2019
Tintri by DDN, Nexenta collaboration bears first fruits
Tintri and Nexenta were acquired in separate transactions by DDN. The Nexenta software-defined storage provides shared file services on Tintri VMware-focused VMstore block arrays. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2019
New end-to-end NetApp NVMe product announced
NetApp's new EF600 series delivers 2 million sustained IOPS, response times under 100 microseconds and 44 GBps of throughput designed to give enterprises faster insights. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Latest Oracle layoffs gut flash storage division
Oracle laid off much of the division that built and maintained its FS1 All Flash Storage Array this week. Analysts expect the company’s storage focus will be on Exadata and cloud options. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
NetApp Flash customers have started to tap the brakes
NetApp flash storage revenue takes a nosedive amid fears of global slowdown, U.S. tariffs and civil unrest across Europe. Is it a symptom of a looming problem for vendors? Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
NVMe flash hot; Optane, SCM still warming up
The world of fast flash storage evolves slowly; NVMe has emerged, but other types of SCM and persistent memory still have a ways to go before appearing in the data center. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Pavilion Data Systems adds investors, as NVMe startups fade
Shakeout and consolidation is taking place among NVMe flash startups. New investment gives Pavilion Data Systems a longer runway to add data features, expand sales. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2019
New Formulus Black CEO talks up persistent memory tech
New Formulus Black CEO's past work at Oracle cued him into the need for performance-boosting memory technology to address CPU and I/O constraints in data-heavy workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Aug 2019
4 QLC workloads and why they're a good fit for QLC NAND flash
Find out about the read-intensive applications that work best with QLC NAND. Analytics, data archiving, streaming media and database workloads are all good options. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Experts caution low NAND prices won't keep array prices down
Competitive pressures, speed and data reduction features, and a storage system's architecture figure into all-flash storage arrays, regardless of the price of raw NAND. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
New flash memory technologies promise faster, denser storage
Flash is front and center as Western Digital launches 96-layer 3D NAND enterprise SSDs, and Toshiba unveils new SSD form factor and ultrafast XL-Flash chips. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Exten Technologies releases 3.0 version of NVMe platform
Exten Technologies' HyperDynamic storage software is now available in its newest iteration. New features added were designed to simplify NVMe-oF storage management and deployment. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
StorONE launches S1aaS, a new storage-as-a-service product
S1 as a service is software-defined storage and combines StorONE's storage services with hardware to provide on-premises storage with a cloudlike subscription service. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2019
IronWolf 110 SSD could mark NAS-specific storage shift
Is there a place in the current storage market for NAS-focused SSDs? Seagate seems to believe so, if the recently released IronWolf 110 is any indication. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2019
What's the future of NVMe storage in the data center?
As the NVMe market matures, adopters are gaining new capabilities and options for where and how to use the technology. See what industry experts have to say. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jul 2019
Toshiba to rename flash memory business Kioxia
"Their rationale must have been that they wanted to keep the washing machines and the hard drives with the same company because they both spin around." Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2019
Western Digital IntelliFlash adds NVMe, SAS storage
The expanded Western Digital IntelliFlash models include low-end N5100 NVMe and high-density HD2160 SAS arrays. IntelliFlash OS now supports live migration to an S3-compatible cloud. Continue Reading
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Guide
11 Jul 2019
How NVMe-oF advantages are transforming storage
There's a lot involved with deploying NVMe over fabrics. Here's what you need to know to fully understand this communication protocol and make it work in your organization. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
Languishing Vexata storage gets bailed out by StorCentric
Roll-up company StorCentric expands its storage holdings with Vexata storage arrays for NVMe flash. The Vexata deal follows the June acquisition of backup software vendor Retrospect. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2019
5 NVMe-oF implementation questions answered
Want to know more about implementing NVMe over fabrics, where it's useful and what to consider? Get answers to these and other questions surrounding this technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jun 2019
HPE Memory-Driven Flash targets AI and real-time analytics
HPE's memory-driven approach addresses DRAM and NAND limitations by incorporating storage class memory technology into the storage infrastructure. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
7 misconceptions about the NVMe protocol and NVMe technology
See what you need to know to avoid some of the common misperceptions about NVMe technology and making possibly expensive mistakes with your organization's NVMe architecture. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
Reduxio redux: Vendor ditches arrays, eyes containers
Once an IPO hopeful, Reduxio had the 'wrong packaging' and needed to retrench. The vendor shed hybrid flash arrays. Reduxio Magellan container storage software is in early access. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2019
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
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News
05 Jun 2019
Broadcast service provider cues up flash HPE 3PAR storage
Skyview Networks counts on HPE with 3PAR storage and Synergy compute to support regional sports radio broadcasts for Major League Baseball and other networks. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2019
5 storage class memory technology terms you should know
SCM will define the future of memory and storage. Get to know some of the key technologies you'll be hearing a lot more about in the next few years. Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2019
NetApp, Pure misses raise all-flash storage questions
NetApp said 'execution challenges' cut into earnings last quarter due, in part, to changing data center buying patterns. All-flash vendor Pure Storage's losses grew to $100 million. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2019
2 storage class memory use cases to consider
Will persistent memory become an important storage medium in your data center? Here are the two storage class memory use cases that illustrate why it's most likely inevitable. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2019
Tintri by DDN storage customers unsure of roadmap
After buying Tintri in 2018, DataDirect Networks moved to rebuild the VM storage vendor's engineering. But customers claim DDN hasn't communicated product roadmap plans. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
Midrange NetApp flash looks to steal Dell EMC's thunder
NetApp expands All-Flash FAS flagship array with NVMe-connected A320 building block. The vendor claims a 24-node cluster scales to 35 PB of usable storage. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2019
Understanding the NVMe performance problem
Storage software is a primary performance concern when using NVMe. Discover three workarounds vendors use to fix the problem that exists between NVMe flash and storage software. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 May 2019
What QLC NAND products are available?
QLC NAND flash drives started appearing on the market in the last nine months. If your business is ready to try them out, you'll want to know about these options. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2019
Transition to NVMe protocol depends on performance, workload
NVMe flash storage connects directly to the PCIe bus to enable exponentially greater storage-infrastructure performance. Get the lowdown on NVMe products and use cases. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2019
Technicolor taps Excelero NVMe storage for blockbuster films
Excelero's low-latency NVMe flash storage helps Technicolor project teams work on blockbuster films with greater efficiency through concurrent access to data. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2019
Dell EMC Unity XT expands midrange storage overlap
Even as it plans to winnow away overlapping midrange SANs, Dell EMC adds four capacity models to its Unity XT series designed to broaden support for VMware Cloud. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2019
Lightbits Labs soups up NVMe fabric with all-flash SuperSSD
Startup Lightbits Labs prepares for an NVMe-over-TCP push, with a storage array designed for AI and cloud applications that uses its LightOS software and proprietary accelerator cards. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2019
New Micron SSD series provides faster access and response
The new series is the third generation of the non-volatile memory express solid-state drives from Micron, and offers capacities up to 15.36 TB. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2019
4 NVMe storage problems you can prevent before they happen
Implementing NVMe storage is complicated, from knowing what to ask when buying NVMe SSDs and arrays to what type of file system to use. Here's how to deal with four NVMe issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2019
Key QLC NAND challenges in the enterprise and how to tackle them
Limited durability and degrading performance are issues with QLC NAND. These challenges limit where the technology can be used, making it best for read-intensive workloads. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2019
MemVerge converges memory, storage on Intel Optane DIMMs
MemVerge's converged storage and memory appliance hitches a ride on Intel Optane DIMMs -- a risky strategy that can pay off if Optane DC persistent memory becomes a hit. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2019
Formulus Black software stores data in persistent memory
Formulus Black has resurrected Symbolic IO technology to store data from database and analytics workloads in ultrafast system memory without changing the application code. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
E8 Storage adds file to flash with BeeGFS overlay for HPC
NVMe all-flash startup E8 Storage forms 'symbiotic' relationship to support BeeGFS scale-out parallel file system on its NVMe block arrays. Vendors plan to attack the HPC market. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Apr 2019
Excelero strikes deal with Lenovo for NVMesh
Startup Excelero snared Lenovo as its first major server partner to resell its software that can pool ultra-fast NVMe-based storage resources across a network. Lenovo has added Excelero's NVMesh ... Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2019
Quantum NVMe storage array supports dense media production
Quantum claims the F-Series, its NVMe storage array, will simplify and speed up workflow and improve end-to-end storage capabilities for media production environments. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2019
Long-awaited Intel Optane DC persistent memory module debuts
Intel promises lots of speed from the Optane DC persistent memory module it took a long time delivering. It also rolled out a new dual-port Optane SSD and ultradense flash SSD. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2019
Storwize launch brings NVMe to midrange IBM flash arrays
IBM brings NVMe to the midrange with the latest Storwize SAN array, which includes Spectrum Virtualize software bundle for storage management, data protection and security. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Apr 2019
3 NVMe-oF questions to consider when deploying the technology
Deploying NVMe over fabrics is a relatively simple process. However, make sure to check out three important areas before launching this technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2019
Flash memory vs. RAM: What's the difference?
Even though vendors refer to flash memory and conventional RAM -- the main memory of your PC or server -- as solid-state memory, these two memory types are significantly different. Continue Reading
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Guide
25 Mar 2019
NVMe storage know-how for an easy and optimized transition
Discover who's making the move to NVMe technology, how to ease the transition to and maximize the performance of this new storage technology, and find out where it's headed next. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Pure Storage AIRI trains FlashBlade NAS at hyperscalers
Pure Storage teams with Nvidia and Cisco to bring out FlashBlade with Hyperscale AIRI, extending its AIRI partnership with Nvidia, while introducing Pure-Cisco FlashStack for AI. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Mar 2019
Where is QLC NAND the most useful in the enterprise?
Quad-level NAND has its benefits, but is it right for enterprise-level companies? While it can be plagued by performance and durability issues, the technology still has its uses. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 Mar 2019
Is your SSD storage acumen up to snuff?
Take our quiz to find out if you're up to speed on solid-state technology in areas such as SSD form factors, management strategy, security and innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2019
NVMe over TCP details and features you need to know
NVMe/TCP is here. The new specification lays out how to deliver data across an existing TCP network, making implementation simple and cost-efficient for organizations. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Lightbits Labs launches TCP-based NVMe-over-fabrics storage
The NVM Express consortium finalized the specs for NVMe-over-TCP fabrics in November. Lightbits Labs' launch features software-defined storage, an appliance and an accelerator card. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Mar 2019
7 NVMe storage gotchas to avoid
Avoiding common deployment errors when implementing NVMe technology will save you time, money and professional embarrassment. Here's what to look out for. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Mar 2019
Vexata readies VX-Cloud architecture with server partners
Vexata is thinking outside the box. The NVMe all-flash array vendor is sampling VX-Cloud Data Acceleration Platform reference architecture with major server vendors. The hardware design combines ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2019
Paradox: Violin Systems all-flash stays small to grow large
Violin engineers all-flash storage systems for data centers that require ultrafast performance. The vendor also added ISE G4 arrays from X-IO for secondary storage. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2019
Computational storage takes spotlight in new NGD Systems SSD
See how startup NGD Systems' 16 TB NVMe-based SSD can run applications inside the SSD controller to eliminate the need to move data between storage and host. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2019
Startup Vast Data: Death to disk storage
With $80 million in funding, the all-flash startup unveils its exabyte-scale Universal Storage system that it claims will make disk storage unnecessary in the data center. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2019
New NVMe Western Digital SSDs target cloud, hyperscale and edge
Western Digital adds two new enterprise NVMe SSDs as the enterprise and cloud markets shift from SATA SSDs to faster NVMe. The new drives include 64-layer 3D NAND. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Feb 2019
Is QLC NAND the right choice for you?
QLC drives can offer high storage capacity and low cost per gigabyte, but speedier alternatives may hold more appeal for some organizations. When does a switch to QLC make sense? Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Pure Storage all-flash gains ObjectEngine backup appliance
All-flash vendor Pure Storage provides ObjectEngine inline deduplication appliance to reduce data locally and shuttle it to S3-based object storage for analytics, DR and reuse. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2019
Dell EMC PowerMax
Formerly VMAX, PowerMax flash from Dell EMC is rated to deliver 10 million IOPS. All-flash PowerMax maintains the VMAX multicontroller, but replaces SAS SSDs with NVMe. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2019
HPE Nimble Storage arrays
Our Products of the Year judges give HPE's all-flash arrays high marks for built-in analytics, automation, ease of use and price-to-performance balance for midmarket enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Vexata storage gets a boost from Fujitsu deal
Fujitsu North America agrees to sell Vexata arrays. The vendors plan demos in the Fujitsu Solutions Lab and are preparing reference architecture SKUs for Oracle, SAP and VMware. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2019
7 misconceptions about the NVMe protocol and NVMe technology
See what you need to know to avoid some of the common misperceptions about NVMe technology and making possibly expensive mistakes with your organization's NVMe architecture. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Enterprise flash storage price drop tops 2019 predictions
Flash storage buyers will find lower NAND prices and more enterprise options in 2019, according to the crystal balls of industry executives and analysts. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2019
Storage startup Termaxia stares at clouds
A startup claims it has pilots and production deployments in place for its petabyte-scale appliance that provides continuous availability without a cache. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2019
Enterprise storage arrays: 2018 Products of the Year finalists
Eleven storage vendors, including legacy brands and some startups, entered arrays for consideration in the Storage magazine and SearchStorage 2018 Products of the Year competition. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2019
All-flash startup Storbyte previews Eco-Flash file system
Storbyte Eco-Flash drive technology situates Hydra ASIC chips on drives to prolong endurance in write-heavy environments. Eco-Flash stripes data on multiple M.2 modules. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2018
New NVMe interface specification focuses on management
An NVMe management interface builds on the existing standard, allowing users to monitor NVMe devices. NVMe-MI may represent a significant step forward for the technology. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2018
Tintri by DDN update gives arrays brainpower to migrate VMs
By acquiring Tintri, DataDirect Networks seeks to expand beyond high-performance computing. Tintri Global Center 4.0 is the first joint release since the August merger. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
NVMe flash storage is coming to an enterprise near you
Hyperscale data centers are the early adopters of non-volatile memory express flash, as vendors lay out plans to further flash devices and NVMe fabrics in coming years. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
How to prevent swap usage from hurting your NVMe devices
Overuse of swap files can cut into the life span of your organization's NVMe-based drives. Find out how to monitor and limit swapping on your Linux systems. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2018
Microsoft Azure storage team wants simpler flash devices
Microsoft's Project Denali proposes industry specifications to spur NVMe storage device innovation for Azure and other cloud providers. Will storage vendors cooperate? Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2018
NVMe performance leap depends on all-flash array architecture used
All-flash NVMe-based storage arrays could bring a big improvement in performance depending on the array architecture you use. We look at what you can expect. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Nov 2018
Pure Storage points flash at AWS cloud
Pure Storage’s earnings report painted a sunny picture of revenues at the same time as the flash pioneer unveiled a cloudy focus on its product direction. Pure beat Wall Street expectations with a ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Nov 2018
NetApp revenue keeps growing, but not as much
NetApp beat its guidance and analysts’ expectations for last quarter’s revenue and income, and also exceeded expectations for technology buzzwords used during its earnings call. “Our opportunity is ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2018
Western Digital Ultrastar DC ME200 optimizes memory storage
Western Digital extends its Ultrastar SSD line, adding a software-defined layer for fast in-memory computing. An onboard hypervisor mounts the storage capacity as usable memory. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2018
Micron's SATA-based QLC SSDs take aim at 10K HDDs
Micron targets 10,000 rpm HDDs in read-intensive enterprise workloads with new 5210 ION quad-level cell SSD that stores 33% more bits per cell than triple-level cell NAND flash. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Nov 2018
4 NVMe storage array options to consider
Here's what you need to know to pick the NVMe array that provides your organization with the performance improvement it needs and also fits its budget. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
Excelero NVMesh 2 supports TCP/IP, Fibre Channel
Excelero's software-defined storage extends NVMe over fabrics support to TCP/IP and Fibre Channel, but the startup isn't abandoning NVMe over RDMA with its NVMesh 2. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Oct 2018
NetApp Insight: Yes, NetApp still sells hardware
At the end of the final keynote at NetApp Insight last week, founder Dave Hitz decided to add some sanity lest people get the wrong idea about the vendor’s strategy. Hitz summed up the message at ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
NetApp all-flash storage fuels hybrid cloud stance, CEO says
NetApp CEO George Kurian says data center customers are adopting more all-flash file and block storage to manage data across multiple public and private clouds. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
IBM storage products get another NVMe booster shot
IBM bolstered support for NVMe technologies across its storage portfolio with its latest round of product updates, which also adds new Spectrum Discover data management software. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
NetApp flash offerings push into cloud, edge and IoT
At the NetApp Insight user show, the vendor advocates for flash to replace disk for backup, cloud and object storage. NetApp HCI expands, and StorageGrid gets flash. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Oct 2018
Which NVMe fabric will win out?
Are you wondering how NVMe over fabrics will shake out? Expect RDMA to take the early lead, but storage pros will continue their love affair with Fibre Channel. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
NetApp MAX Data adds persistent memory tier to OnTap storage
MAX Data is a software-defined product that runs on commodity servers and can use non-NetApp storage. The codebase came from NetApp's acquisition of startup Plexistor. Continue Reading
