Features

Features

• HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450 all-flash array

  HP StoreServ 7450 is powered by the 3PAR Operating System Software Suite and offers inline deduplication, VVOLs support and rapid provisioning.  Continue Reading

• IBM FlashSystem 840 and FlashSystem V840

  FlashSystem 840 and V840 are all-flash storage systems from IBM that use Variable Stripe RAID for high performance in case of failure.  Continue Reading

• HP XP7 Storage enterprise SAN array

  The HP XP7 Storage SAN array offers high-availability and disaster recovery features for highly virtualized data centers with large storage requirements.  Continue Reading

• Fujitsu Eternus DX8900 S3 storage array

  Features for the Fujitsu Eternus DX89000 S3 SAN array include thin provisioning, mirroring and RAID.  Continue Reading

• HP 3PAR StoreServ 20000 Storage family of arrays

  The HP 3PAR StoreServ 20000 Storage family of SAN arrays is intended for use in large enterprise environments.  Continue Reading

• Fujitsu Storage Eternus DX8700 S3 storage array platform

  The Fujitsu Storage Eternus DX8700 S3 SAN array offers a number of features to help organizations manage large amounts of storage.  Continue Reading

• Oracle FS1-2 storage array system

  Oracle FS1-2 SAN arrays can scale to petabytes and ship complete with data storage features, such as replication and auto-tiering.  Continue Reading

• HUS VM scalable flash array

  The Hitachi Unified Storage VM offers 300 TB of raw capacity and offers storage reclamation, dynamic tiering and high availability.  Continue Reading

• Dell EqualLogic PS6210S enterprise flash array

  The Dell EqualLogic PS6210S is a flash array designed for small and medium businesses. It uses a virtualized and modular architecture.  Continue Reading

• IBM Storwize V7000 storage array platform

  IBM's Storwize V7000 SAN array platform supports hard disk drives and flash drives, and is marketed to high-capacity enterprises.  Continue Reading

• NetApp FAS8000 storage array platform

  The NetApp FAS8000 is a series of enterprise SAN arrays marketed toward high-capacity environments that support multiple flash configurations.  Continue Reading

• HUS VM SAN array platform

  The Hitachi Unified Storage VM is a storage array designed for enterprise SAN environments requiring high storage capacities.  Continue Reading

• Violin 6000 Series enterprise all-flash arrays

  The Violin 6000 Series is a family of all-flash arrays for enterprises running large virtual infrastructures, big data analytics and more.  Continue Reading

• HDS VSP G1000 array

  The Hitachi Data Systems VSP G1000 is a storage array designed for large enterprise SAN environments.  Continue Reading

• Compare features across all-flash array market

  Evaluating all-flash array features, such as deduplication and compression, when choosing an array can be difficult. This article and comparison table can help.  Continue Reading

• Why enterprise sync and share should learn to love BYOA

  BYOA is inevitable today -- but instead of viewing it as a threat, enterprises should see it as an opportunity to roll out new sync-and-share apps.  Continue Reading

• Realize the potential of an on-premises cloud

  Building an on-premises cloud offers the potential of storing massive amounts of data in a secure manner without breaking the bank.  Continue Reading

• How to buy an all-flash storage array

  A solid request for purchase is key for any storage purchase. But, an all-flash array RFP requires additional info you may not have included previously.  Continue Reading

• Performance counts when buying a solid-state storage device

  More than half of our surveyed companies are using flash now, with plans to use it for more than just mission-critical apps.  Continue Reading

• SDS products boost data preservation, accessibility

  Software-defined storage products, and the hardware abstraction they provide, can help to provide long-term data preservation and accessibility.  Continue Reading

• Manage storage for virtual environments

  Storage management in virtual environments can be tough, but dynamic resource management and storage, network and application integration can help.  Continue Reading

• RAID systems yield to erasure coding for data protection

  RAID systems and backup are struggling with today's high-capacity systems and data growth, leading some to look toward erasure coding as a possible solution.  Continue Reading

• The capabilities and benefits of storage virtualization

  Andrew Reichman provides insight into what storage virtualization is, how it works and the different types of storage virtualization used today.  Continue Reading

• Storage purchase plans move to cloud with rising budgets

  Our annual Purchasing Intentions survey paints a rosier picture than last year for managers stretching their budgets to cover capacity storage purchase plans.  Continue Reading

• Storage purchase process grows more complicated

  Unified storage systems that can host block and file are an increasingly popular alternative to NAS, and one more decision to make in the storage purchase process.  Continue Reading

• Integrate cloud tiering with on-premises storage

  Cloud and on-premises storage are increasingly becoming integrated. This means cloud tiering is just another option available to storage administrators.  Continue Reading

• How to select the best solid-state storage array for your environment

  These all-flash array and hybrid flash storage array performance factors will guide you in buying the right amount of flash.  Continue Reading

• In-house EFSS protects companies from data loss

  With more employees conducting their work remotely, consumer file sync-and-share use could be exposing corporate data. In-house EFSS could help combat this.  Continue Reading

• Storage certification, training options abound

  Virtualization and long-term retention are only a few of the challenges IT departments face regularly. However, many find that storage certification and training programs can help.  Continue Reading

• Object stores, metadata create smart storage systems

  Storage systems get smarter thanks to object stores and metadata, which are enhancing intelligence of scale-out storage systems.  Continue Reading

• More companies turn to cloud storage service providers

  Cloud storage is approaching critical mass with nearly half of companies sending data into the ether.  Continue Reading

• HP MSA 2040 storage array

  The HP MSA 2040 is a rack-mountable modular storage array for SAN environments that includes increased support for virtualization.  Continue Reading

• EMC VMAX Series storage arrays

  The EMC VMAX is a family of SAN arrays designed for enterprise environments requiring large amounts of storage.  Continue Reading

• How to create a SAN array request for proposal

  This article outlines the areas to consider when comparing products in the SAN market so you can choose the best system for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Is all-flash array storage right for you?

  All-flash storage arrays are becoming Tier-1 storage for mission-critical data. Find out if all-flash array storage is right for your environment.  Continue Reading

• A closer look at cloud storage use cases, strategies

  Find out how primary storage vendors are closely integrating with cloud storage providers in ways that enable new uses for cloud storage.  Continue Reading

• Hitachi tops enterprise storage array vendors list

  In a very close contest, Hitachi lands in our winner's circle for enterprise storage array vendors for the fifth time.  Continue Reading

• VMware VVOLs poised to shake up storage offerings

  The benefits of VMware VVOLs are vast and unquestioned. But most IT shops are struggling to deal with how they are changing today's storage products.  Continue Reading

• Hewlett-Packard 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Series Storage Arrays

  The HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 series is a line of storage arrays designed for enterprise SAN environments.  Continue Reading

• IBM DS8870 Storage Array Platform

  IBM's DS8870 is a storage array platform designed for large enterprise SAN environments with mission-critical workloads.  Continue Reading

• Still some pain when it comes to storage for virtual machines

  We've come a long way, baby, but we still haven't worked out all the kinks in configuring and provisioning VM storage.  Continue Reading

• SSD form factors for server-side flash

  Server-side flash delivers very low latency for apps. See how it's being deployed today.  Continue Reading

• SAN system buying guide: The fundamentals

  Use this guide to determine if a SAN is right for your environment, or if you should go with DAS or NAS.  Continue Reading

• Cloud archiving for cold and not-so-cold storage

  Cloud archiving is shaping up as one of the "killer apps" for cloud storage, but don't be tempted by capacity alone.  Continue Reading

• Use software-defined storage for do-it-yourself data storage arrays

  Take storage and a few servers, add the special software and -- voila -- instant array.  Continue Reading

• HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450

  HP's 3PAR StoreServ platform wasn't built for flash, but the vendor has tailored its thin technologies to develop an all-flash version of its 7450 array.  Continue Reading

• PernixData FVP version 2.0

  Version 2.0 of PernixData's FVP wins the 2014 Storage Products of the Year competition in the storage system software category.  Continue Reading

• Pure Storage Inc. FlashArray 450

  Pure Storage launched the FlashArray 450 as the new flagship of its all-flash line and filled a feature gap by adding replication.  Continue Reading

• Samsung SSD 845DC PRO

  Innovation is the key to Samsung's SSD 845DC PRO, which was the first 3-D NAND solid-state drive to hit the data center.  Continue Reading

• Atlantis USX 2.0

  Atlantis Computing's USX 2.0 claims the silver medal in the storage system software category in Storage magazine's Products of the Year competition.  Continue Reading

• VMTurbo Inc. Operations Manager 4.7

  Judges were pleased with the extended support and granular management capabilities of VMTurbo's Operations Manager 4.7.  Continue Reading

• Nimble CS700

  Nimble Storage adds a higher-capacity model to its iSCSI hybrid arrays, plus an all-flash shelf to bulk up performance.  Continue Reading

• Scality Inc. Ring 5.0

  Scality's Ring 5.0 software-defined storage shares the bronze award in the Products of the Year storage system software category with VMware's VSAN.  Continue Reading

• HP OneView for VMware vCenter 7.4.2

  HP OneView for VMware vCenter management software provides a complete look into virtual environments, spanning both physical and virtual layers.  Continue Reading

• EMC, Dell and NetApp top NAS storage systems satisfaction survey

  Our ninth annual survey collected user feedback regarding the service and reliability of NAS storage systems.  Continue Reading

• Build an OpenStack storage cloud

  OpenStack's storage components -- Cinder and Swift -- let you build block and object storage systems in your private cloud. Chris Evans provides an in-depth view into the technologies.  Continue Reading

• Experts make enterprise flash technology predictions

  Technologists and industry analysts predict enterprise-flash adoption will increase as new, cheaper and denser technologies emerge to help drive down costs  Continue Reading

• Solid-state flash storage now a mainstream choice

  The preferred method of adding solid-state tech to environments is via hybrid arrays that mix a small amount of flash with ample hard disk capacity.  Continue Reading

• Purpose-built storage for virtual machines

  Vendors are offering storage systems specifically engineered for virtual machines with an approach that's fundamentally different from SAN or NAS.  Continue Reading

• Hot data storage technologies for 2015

  These half-dozen storage techs are leading edge and poised to help transform your data center.  Continue Reading

• Virtual flash caching increases SSD efficiency for VMware, Hyper-V

  To get the greatest benefit from virtual flash caching, you need to understand how your hypervisor uses the cache and then add flash storage.  Continue Reading

• Unified storage array satisfies both block and file fans

  Thirty-one percent of storage shoppers have unified storage on their lists; the majority plan to use their new arrays equally for file and block apps.  Continue Reading

• Storage magazine salary survey 2014 finds compensation flat, but still high

  Our twelfth annual salary storage survey shows that in a changing IT landscape, storage expertise is still valued.  Continue Reading

• Configure and manage storage for a virtual desktop environment

  The unique workloads and demands of virtual desktops require a rethinking of the supporting storage systems.  Continue Reading

• File storage capacity key to new NAS purchase

  Thinking of making a new NAS purchase? Learn the requirements of your storage peers and the criteria they use to evaluate a storage vendor.  Continue Reading

• The path to cloud ROI must be paved with clear expectations

  The first step in charting your cloud ROI strategy is estimating storage consumption for the foreseeable future.  Continue Reading

• SAN storage systems purchases driven by capacity, performance

  Anticipated year-over-year capacity growth of 24% and the need to boost the performance of existing applications is driving new SAN storage systems.  Continue Reading

• HP prevails among midrange storage array vendors

  HP is the overall winner of Storage magazine's Quality Awards for midrange storage array vendors, but Hitachi and Dell also flex their muscles.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise flash storage moves from infancy to maturity

  Enterprise flash storage technology is hot for its ability to speed application performance. See what's up with flash now and where it's headed.  Continue Reading

• Big data storage architecture combines speed and capacity

  A big data storage architecture needs to consider scaling, I/O balancing mechanisms and high-performance throughput capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Redundant cloud storage ensures high availability

  Redundant cloud storage gateways and redundant WAN links help companies avoid protection gaps that could result in outages or data loss.  Continue Reading

• Keys to a painless data migration process

  Moving data from array to array has always been a difficult process, but new techs and techniques make your data migration process easier than ever.  Continue Reading

• Crump: DIMM flash has brighter future than PCIe flash for storage

  PCIe drives require a constant board and specific OS drivers, while DIMM slots push storage closer to servers. But DIMM is costly due to low production.  Continue Reading

• Cloud storage architecture vs. local storage

  Expert Brien Posey explains how cloud gateways can help to make cloud storage seamlessly available to a local network.  Continue Reading

• What is object storage technology (and why should you care)?

  Object technology offers scalability, economical operation and better data management; but it's very different from file and block storage systems.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know about flash caching

  Using solid-state storage as cache can boost server and application performance dramatically, but the kind of flash cache you choose is critical.  Continue Reading

• State Street chief scientist's take on private and public cloud storage

  Chief scientist at State Street Corp. discusses his company's use of private cloud storage and the challenges of deploying public cloud storage.  Continue Reading

• All-flash array comparison chart

  Comparing all-flash arrays can be difficult. Our all-flash array comparison chart provides an overview of all-flash arrays on a variety of important criteria that will help you decide on the right array for your needs.  Continue Reading

• Security, control persist as file sync-and-share challenges

  New business demands have sync-and-share vendors adding access policies so admins can regain control over data.  Continue Reading

• Tegile Systems bolsters all-flash storage options

  Tegile Systems bolsters all-flash storage options with T3800 and continues to offer HA2800 with limited SSD capacity but expansion option with HDDs.  Continue Reading

• Users bullish on virtualizing storage and software-defined storage

  Survey finds 89% of users virtualizing storage are "Very satisfied" or "Satisfied." Software-defined storage also heavily deployed.  Continue Reading

• How big data and Hadoop will change storage management

  Big data analytics creates some challenges for storage managers, but effective integration into a storage environment can make them less daunting.  Continue Reading

• Six things that can wreck storage system performance

  Performance bottlenecks can occur in different places in a storage system. Here's how to identify and eliminate them.  Continue Reading

• New versions of VMware and Hyper-V add storage features

  Hypervisors from VMware and Hyper-V have new storage capabilities that provide greater configuration flexibility and deliver a performance boost.  Continue Reading

• Violin 6000 arrays feature proprietary flash modules, memory fabric

  Violin 6000 Series all-flash storage arrays use proprietary flash modules, memory fabric architecture and RAID to improve performance and latency.  Continue Reading

• Skyera all-flash arrays draw attention on price, capacity, hardware

  Skyera's skyHawk and upcoming skyEagle all-flash arrays are drawing attention based on low price per gigabyte, high capacity and hardware innovation.  Continue Reading

• SolidFire flash arrays built for cloud providers

  SolidFire started out selling all-flash arrays to service providers but is adding features that will make the arrays more appealing for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Pure Storage all-flash array touts maturity as market space expands

  Pure Storage's third-generation flash array doubles capacity and continues to hold down costs via data reduction as competition heated up.  Continue Reading

• Nimbus Data's Gemini all-flash arrays poised to boost capacity limits

  Nimbus Data pledges enterprise storage features in a new X-series array with a 1 PB clustered configuration and potential to store several petabytes.  Continue Reading

• NetApp has one all-flash array with mainstream FlashRay on the way

  NetApp still hasn't delivered FlashRay -- its flagship all-flash array -- but has two EF all-flash models for high performance.  Continue Reading

• Kaminario K2 all-flash array adds enterprise storage features

  Latest Kaminario K2 all-flash array adds enterprise features such as thin provisioning, inline deduplication/compression.  Continue Reading

• IBM targets two market segments with FlashSystem platform

  IBM has a FlashSystem all-flash array built for speed and another with traditional storage features as it attempts to appeal to two use cases.  Continue Reading

• Hitachi's custom-built flash modules accelerate HUS VM all-SSD version

  Hitachi Data Systems turned its HUS VM unified storage system into an all-flash array by loading it with its custom-build flash modules.  Continue Reading

• HP tailors CPU, memory for all-flash 3PAR StoreServ 7450

  HP's 3PAR platform has a spinning disk legacy, but the StoreServ 7450 was modified with a different CPU and memory to support flash.  Continue Reading

• EMC XtremIO, VNX-F all-flash arrays offer scale-out, scale-up choice

  EMC XtremIO all-flash array targets customers seeking predictable low-latency performance, scalability; EMC VNX-F focuses on price/GB, price/IOPS.  Continue Reading

• Compellent, EqualLogic arrays highlight Dell all-flash strategy

  Dell's Compellent and EqualLogic arrays were originally built for hard disk drives only, but features have been added to take advantage of flash.  Continue Reading

• Storage budget plans still coping with capacity and performance

  Non-stop data growth and the need for speed are still the driving forces behind storage budget plans for 2014.  Continue Reading

• The critical role of archiving systems

  Archiving data is more important than ever; it ensures proper data retention, saves space and eases the backup burden.  Continue Reading

• Making sense of the alphabet soup of server-attached storage

  There's been plenty of talk about software-defined storage and how it creates networks from DAS, SAN and NAS. See if it's right for your shop.  Continue Reading

• Rise in cloud-based file sync-and-share services grabs IT's attention

  Does your company's IT department have the tools to support file sync-and-share services?  Continue Reading