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NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) or FC-NVMe standard
Nonvolatile memory express over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) -- which is implemented through the Fibre Channel-NVMe (FC-NVMe) standard -- is a technology specification designed to enable NVMe-based message commands to transfer data and status ... Continue Reading
NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)
NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) is a technology specification designed to enable nonvolatile memory express message-based commands to transfer data between a host computer and a target solid-state storage device or system over a network, such as ... Continue Reading
Top five solid-state, cloud storage tips of 2017
In 2017, SearchStorage readers cared most about SSD lifespan, 3D XPoint technology and the difference between SAN and NAS. Check out our most-read articles of the year here. Continue Reading
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cloud object storage
Cloud object storage is a format for storing unstructured data in the cloud. Object storage is considered a good fit for the cloud because it is elastic, flexible and it can more easily scale into multiple petabytes to support unlimited data growth. Continue Reading
parallel file system
A parallel file system is a software component designed to store data across multiple networked servers and to facilitate high-performance access through simultaneous, coordinated input/output operations (IOPS) between clients and storage nodes. Continue Reading
rack-scale flash
Rack-scale flash is flash-only storage that uses a high-speed interface to connect the storage more directly to the CPU than with a traditional storage array.Continue Reading
Taking the software-defined data center market pulse
Most organizations understand the benefits of the SDDC by now, but widespread adoption hasn't hit yet. Challenges such as complexity and internal talent could be to blame.Continue Reading
Software-defined data center architecture basics for beginners
The physical, virtualization and management layers of an SDDC make it possible to pool the physical components into logical resources, regardless of the underlying hardware.Continue Reading
big data storage
Big data storage is a compute-and-storage architecture that collects and manages large data sets and enables real-time data analytics.Continue Reading
server-based storage
Server-based storage is a re-emerging class of data storage that removes cost and complexity by housing storage media inside servers rather than in dedicated and custom-engineered storage arrays.Continue Reading
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cloud data management
Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage.Continue Reading
flash controller (flash memory controller)
A flash controller is the part of solid-state flash memory that communicates with the host device and manages the flash file system directory.Continue Reading
NVMe SSD speeds explained
The nonvolatile memory express protocol is tailor-made to make solid-state drives as fast as possible. Get up to speed on everything you ever wanted to know about NVMe and PCIe.Continue Reading
SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive)
A SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive) is a NAND flash-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.Continue Reading
MTTR (mean time to repair)
MTTR (mean time to repair) is the average time required to fix a failed component or device and return it to production status.Continue Reading