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Researchers wrangle petabytes of data storage with NAS, tape
Scientists at Cern's LHC say dozens of petabytes require custom-built NAS systems and data migration software, but commercial tape drives are mostly up to snuff. Article | 02 Aug 2007
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HP, Quantum bundle SAN file system for multimedia
HP and Quantum package up HP's EVA array and Quantum's StorNext SAN file system and are referencing big multimedia customers, including Warner Bros. Article | 27 Jun 2007
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Green storage gains ground
HP is the latest vendor to throw its hat into the green storage ring following Pillar Data, HDS and EqualLogic. Column | 21 Jun 2007
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Storage industry ponders power efficiency redesign
Server makers are working to reduce power conversions in data centers, but the tug of war between reliability and efficiency makes it unclear whether storage will follow. Article | 04 Jun 2007
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IBM chief engineer talks green storage
IBM engineer Clod Barrera discusses the growing energy crisis in storage, the need for better power efficiency metrics and the future for "green" products. Article | 21 May 2007
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Oxford University rethinks data center storage
A midrange storage array may seem an odd choice for a new supercomputing center, but the university's IT manager says that storage needs are changing with new research. Article | 01 May 2007
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SNW: Users thrash out green storage
Power and cooling concerns, once the province of server administrators, are on the rise among storage users. Article | 17 Apr 2007
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Cancer clinic juggles two tiered storage environments
Karmanos Cancer Institute is using two separate tiered storage systems from EMC and Sun, and says it has yet to find a single storage vendor that can meet all its requirements. Article | 15 Feb 2007
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Power-saving technologies in the data center
With data centers exceeding watts capacity, many are looking at new technologies to keep energy demand from spiraling out of control. IT pros are exploring virtualization, multi-core chips and DC-powered equipment to fight the problem. Article | 11 Nov 2005
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Blue chips not always the best bet
Blue-chip vendors are introducing CDP-like products but the real stuff is being developed by startups. Which way would you go? Column | 12 Oct 2005
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