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Hammerspace adds S3 interface to Global Data Platform
Hammerspace adds the S3 interface to its parallel global file system, allowing object storage to talk directly to the software while bringing more efficient data use to compute.
By Adam Armstrong • June 12, 2024 -
erasure coding (EC)
Erasure coding (EC) is a method of data protection in which data is broken into fragments, expanded and encoded with redundant data pieces, and stored across a set of different locations or storage media.
By Kinza Yasar , Robert Sheldon • June 12, 2024 -
3D XPoint
3D XPoint is memory storage technology that was jointly developed by Intel and Micron Technology. The two vendors intended for the technology to fill a gap in the storage market between dynamic RAM (DRAM) and NAND flash.
By Paul Kirvan , Stacey Peterson • June 10, 2024 -
hybrid hard drive (HHD)
A hybrid hard drive (HHD), sometimes known as a solid-state hybrid drive (SSHD), is a mass storage device that combines a conventional hard disk drive (HDD) and a NAND flash memory module.
By Paul Kirvan, Garry Kranz • June 10, 2024 -
WD unveils storage for AI framework alongside new drives
As the focus for enterprise AI spreads beyond compute, Western Digital introduces a new SSD and HDD. It also released an AI framework that outlines what storage should be used when.
By Adam Armstrong • June 7, 2024 -
LTO tape shipments set another capacity record
The capacity of LTO tape breaks records yet again in annual shipments, but it might be the increase in density more than new customers and use cases.
By Adam Armstrong • June 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Windows Server backup tutorials for all admin levels
How to use the Windows Server Backup tool
In this tutorial you'll learn how to install, schedule and test Windows Server Backup utility. Readers will also find out which environments the tool is best suited to.
By Damon Garn • June 4, 2024 -
software-defined storage (SDS)
Software-defined storage (SDS) is a software program that manages data storage resources and functionality and has no dependencies on the underlying physical storage hardware.
By Paul Kirvan, Carol Sliwa, Ivy Wigmore • June 3, 2024 -
Hitachi Vantara VSP One adds new block storage
Hitachi Vantara has added a new block storage appliance to its VSP One storage platform, expanding its aim in the midrange with a 150% performance increase over previous versions.
By Adam Armstrong • May 31, 2024 -
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
Advanced Host Controller Interface, or AHCI, is a technical standard for an interface that enables software to communicate with Serial ATA (SATA) devices.
By Paul Kirvan, Stacey Peterson, Kim Hefner • May 29, 2024 -
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
CIFS (Common Internet File System) is a protocol that gained popularity around the year 2000, as vendors worked to establish an Internet Protocol-based file-sharing protocol.
By Sonia Lelii, Brien Posey • May 29, 2024 -
LTO-8 (Linear Tape-Open 8)
LTO-8, or Linear Tape-Open 8, is a tape format from the Linear Tape-Open Consortium released in late 2017. It succeeded the LTO-7 version, which launched in 2015.
By Paul Crocetti, Stephen Bigelow, Ed Hannan • May 29, 2024 -
Compare and assess 4 top small-business NAS devices
Discover how four NAS appliances stack up against one another regarding their available features to determine which product is right for your small business.
By Brien Posey • May 29, 2024 -
SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive)
A SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive) is a NAND flash memory-based storage or caching device designed to fit in the same slot as a hard disk drive (HDD) and use the SAS interface to connect to the host computer.
By Paul Kirvan, Carol Sliwa, James Miller • May 28, 2024 -
Nutanix partners with Dell and Cisco for HCI hardware offerings
Partnerships with Dell Technologies and Cisco aim to help enterprises transition from VMware platform to Nutanix AHV hypervisor as new technologies strengthen vendor's portfolio.
By Tim McCarthy • May 23, 2024 -
TLC flash (triple-level cell flash)
TLC flash (triple-level cell flash) is a type of NAND flash memory that stores three bits of data per cell.
By Paul Kirvan, Todd Erickson, Carol Sliwa • May 23, 2024 -
parallel file system
A parallel file system is a software component designed to store data across multiple networked servers.
By Paul Kirvan, Carol Sliwa • May 23, 2024 -
Infinidat arrays shift from Intel to AMD in new G4 line
Infinidat's G4 storage line highlights a shift in architecture and customer focus. It's also adding a controller upgrade program as well as new data protection and cloud options.
By Adam Armstrong • May 22, 2024 -
Dell revamps storage with PowerStore Prime
Dell is combining programs and features into its main storage product PowerStore; this prime version brings higher performance, QLC and an Apex AI assistant.
By Adam Armstrong • May 20, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Complete your storage migration project
Best practices for completing a storage migration plan
Storage migration doesn't have to be such a daunting task. With the proper plan, an organization can get out in front of issues and be ready for the important process.
By Paul Kirvan • May 20, 2024 -
Expert Advice
An overview of storage encryption for enterprises
The constantly increasing data volumes and locations -- plus the number of security threats -- should push enterprise storage strategies to include strong encryption.
By Julia Borgini • May 17, 2024 -
HPE updates Alletra MP, expands block storage to AWS
HPE is refining its Alletra MP array along with its GreenLake block storage as it doubles capacity, increases lifecycle management and extends to AWS.
By Adam Armstrong • May 15, 2024 -
iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
ISCSI is a transport layer protocol that describes how Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) packets should be transported over a TCP/IP network.
By Dave Raffo, Rich Castagna • May 15, 2024 -
Spectra Logic, Geyser Data launch tape as a service
Spectra Logic and Geyser Data are partnering to provide an as-a-service offering for tape, which gives customers access to tape storage in the cloud.
By Adam Armstrong • May 14, 2024 -
NetApp freshens storage hardware with AFF A-Series flash
A new line of flash storage hardware focused on high availability and performance headlines NetApp's new offerings along with several storage software updates.
By Tim McCarthy • May 14, 2024