Data center storage

Data center storage is important to enterprise organizations as they grapple with rack storage, cooling, power consumption and emerging converged infrastructures. Data center storage relies on the latest technology such as flash and software-defined architectures. Find the latest news and resources about effective data center storage management here.

July 30, 2021 30 Jul'21
New HPE Alletra extends cloud console to Primera, Nimble

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's new Alletra storage brand will bear striking similarity to Primera and Nimble arrays on the operating system and management front.
June 24, 2021 24 Jun'21
New Seagate Exos storage uses self-healing drive technology

Seagate's Exos Corvault petabyte-scale storage array introduces self-healing HDD capabilities to ease maintenance and adds erasure coding to protect data at lower overhead.
June 17, 2021 17 Jun'21
Infinidat expands beyond HDDs with new all-solid-state array

Infinidat's new all-solid-state InfiniBox SSA storage array is built on the same deep-learning software and DRAM cache technology that its flagship disk-based InfiniBox models use.
June 14, 2021 14 Jun'21
HPE Discover 2021 news and conference guide

HPE Discover 2021 will take place over three days, beginning June 22. The virtual, on-demand sessions will cover a variety of topics, with an emphasis on edge-to-cloud technology.

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IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an electronic interface standard that defines the connection between a bus on a computer's motherboard and the computer's disk storage devices. Continue Reading
direct-attached storage (DAS)

Direct-attached storage (DAS) is a type of storage that is attached directly to a computer without going through a network. Continue Reading
non-volatile storage (NVS)

Non-volatile storage (NVS) is a broad collection of technologies and devices that do not require a continuous power supply to retain data or program code persistently on a short- or long-term basis. Continue Reading

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Cache vs. RAM: Differences between the two memory types

Cache memory and RAM both place data closer to the processor to reduce latency in response times. Learn why one can be faster, along with other key variables in cache vs. RAM. Continue Reading
Next-generation PCIe key to composable infrastructure progress

High-performance computing and AI environments are just two strong uses for composable architecture. Explore benefits and drawbacks of PCIe in composable systems. Continue Reading
Object vs. block vs. file storage: Which is best for cloud apps?

Object, file and block storage often vie for the hearts and minds of cloud app users. Making the right choice can have a profound effect on app performance, reliability and cost. Continue Reading

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Efficient data storage tips to achieve a green data center

This illustrated guide to energy-efficient data storage offers tips on offloading data to the cloud and areas to review when estimating storage costs. Continue Reading
7 steps to retiring storage hardware safely and efficiently

Organizations put a lot of thought into the storage equipment they purchase. The decision to retire that same hardware should get just as much consideration. Continue Reading
Data center storage adoption reacts to pandemic pressures

Read on to learn how data center and storage administrators use cloud services, remote management and automation to overcome today's COVID-19 challenges. Continue Reading

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3 ways to ease the green data storage transition

Energy-efficient storage promises several benefits. Finding the right approach requires carefully assessing available technology, where you keep your data and costs. Continue Reading
5 signs it's time for a NAS or SAN upgrade

It's easy to tell when it's time to modernize your storage infrastructure if you know the warning signs. Find out what they are and how Liberty Mutual Insurance handled its upgrade. Continue Reading
Beat the software bottleneck by improving storage performance

Find out what vendors are doing to address the storage software bottleneck problem to enable users to extract the full performance potential of the media in their data centers. Continue Reading