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disk array

A disk array, also called a storage array, is a data storage system used for block-based storage, file-based storage or object storage.

By Sonia Lelii, Dave Raffo • Feb. 13, 2024

HPE’s GreenLake for Block Storage goes GA

The third version of HPE block storage on the Alletra MP brings higher capacity and performance as well as an easier way for customers to scale out as needs change.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 12, 2024

School district shares experience moving to HPE GreenLake

A California school district placed its server and storage infrastructure in the hands of HPE GreenLake. Its IT director shares the roadblocks he experienced and the benefits.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 8, 2024

Spectra Logic brings Glacier on premises for NetApp

NetApp StorageGrid customers can backup data in the cloud or on premises thanks to a new integration with Spectra Logic, a development one analyst described as advantageous.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 7, 2024

How can flape storage help my organization?

While flape was a concept coined by Wikibon back in 2012, now might be the time to employ the combination of flash and tape for a multi-tier storage system.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 7, 2024

Will 2024 herald an on-premises infrastructure renaissance?

The storage market and buyer feelings have changed considerably in just a few years. Enterprises often see more benefits to on-premises infrastructure than the cloud.

By Simon Robinson • Feb. 7, 2024

computational storage

Computational storage is an IT architecture in which data is processed at the storage device level to reduce the amount of data that must move between the storage plane and the compute plane.

By TechTarget Contributor • Feb. 7, 2024

How to employ conventional SSD management

In the conventional style, admins manage SSDs within the SSD. Best practices include using the trim command and occasionally checking the SSD's SMART attributes.

By Jim Handy • Feb. 7, 2024

Start preparing now for the 50 TB-plus HDD era

With Seagate's launch of its higher-capacity HDDs, organizations will find several benefits and must also navigate a few challenges. Impacts include cost and data management.

By Simon Robinson • Feb. 6, 2024

Cloudian HyperStore 8 unites file, object storage

Cloudian's latest release of HyperStore lets hybrid storage deployments seamlessly swap between file and object. Analysts speculate how it will compete in a crowded market.

By Tim McCarthy • Feb. 5, 2024

storage snapshot

A storage snapshot is a set of reference markers for data at a particular point in time (PIT). More specifically, it's a collection of saved application data and a comprehensive log that details how the saved data has changed over time.

By Brien Posey, Stephen Bigelow, Erin Sullivan • Feb. 5, 2024

disk mirroring (RAID 1)

Disk mirroring, also known as RAID 1, is the replication of data across two or more disks.

By Paul Crocetti, Robert Sheldon, Rich Castagna • Feb. 2, 2024

7 best practices for cloud storage migration

While some organizations are moving data back on site, cloud storage is still popular. A successful migration is important -- these best practices and third-party tools could help.

By Julia Borgini • Jan. 31, 2024

Panzura CEO: Avoid tech that’s shiny instead of performant

Dan Waldschmidt takes over as Panzura CEO after a year of refinement, aiming for a deliberate path to develop and introduce GenAI capabilities into its data management platform.

By Tim McCarthy • Jan. 30, 2024

Panzura board appoints Waldschmidt as CEO

Dan Waldschmidt replaces Jill Stelfox at the SaaS storage vendor. Stelfox led the company since 2020 and says she's 'actively choosing to be silent right now.'

By Tim McCarthy • Jan. 25, 2024

cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement)

A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained.

By James Montgomery, Sonia Lelii, Alexander Gillis • Jan. 24, 2024

A pseudo-SLC flash primer: Benefits and drawbacks

Regardless of its use, pseudo-SLC represents a credible option for organizations considering multibit flash over SLC flash. The technology makes MLC and TLC function like SLC.

By Robert Sheldon • Jan. 24, 2024

Nexsan adds data protection to NV6000 unified storage

Nexsan's new unified array, the NV6000, adds immutable snapshots that create an 'unbreakable' backup when combined with the vendor's Assureon backup appliance.

By Adam Armstrong • Jan. 23, 2024

Curio AI deal adds ML capabilities to Wasabi cloud storage

Wasabi Technologies adds metadata technology by Curio AI in a new acquisition from Gray Meta Inc., the first addition to Wasabi's object storage since opening its doors.

By Tim McCarthy • Jan. 23, 2024

Seagate ships HAMR tech in new HDDs

Seagate's Mozaic 3+ brings HAMR-based HDDs to market with 3 TB platters, potentially helping to breathe new life into the legacy storage technology.

By Adam Armstrong • Jan. 19, 2024

Hammerspace’s global file system now includes tape

With the inclusion of magnetic tape storage, Hammerspace now allows customers to access archives quickly, assuming the tapes are S3 compatible.

By Adam Armstrong • Jan. 18, 2024

Why object storage for AI makes sense

Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both.

By Paul Kirvan • Jan. 18, 2024

persistent storage

Persistent storage is any data storage device that retains data after power to that device is shut off.

By Sarah Wilson • Jan. 18, 2024

The best enterprise data storage products of 2023

Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze.

By Adam Armstrong, Rich Castagna, Paul Crocetti, Tim McCarthy and Erin Sullivan • Jan. 16, 2024

SSD write cycle

An SSD write cycle is the process of programming data to a NAND flash memory chip in a solid-state storage device.

By Carol Sliwa • Jan. 16, 2024