Parallel file system
Parallel file system technology covers file systems used in distributed computing, and serves as a key ingredient in object-based, pervasive computing and supercomputing. Parallel file systems are key features in high-end performance NAS architectures. You can find the latest news on parallel file systems on this page.
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Parallel file system News
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August 28, 2018
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Aug'18
Panasas storage roadmap includes route to software-defined
Panasas network-attached storage targets enterprises with large file workloads distributed across many users. ActiveStor hybrid arrays run the PanFS parallel file system.
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June 29, 2018
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Jun'18
Lustre-based DDN ExaScaler arrays receive NVMe flash
High-performance computing specialist DataDirect Networks spruced up its ExaScaler SFA-based flagship with nonvolatile memory express flash, and it bought Lustre from Intel.
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March 05, 2018
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Mar'18
WekaIO CEO says focus will stay on AI, life sciences
WekaIO CEO Liran Zvibel sees partnerships with HPE, Mellanox and AWS as key for the startup, as it pursues growth opportunities in artificial intelligence and life sciences.
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November 16, 2017
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Nov'17
Quobyte preps 2.0 Data Center File System software update
One startup's 'Google-style' software-defined storage upgrade features 'table stakes,' such as volume mirroring for disaster recovery and support for Mac and Windows clients.
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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
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parallel I/O
Parallel I/O is a way of performing multiple input/output operations concurrently, rather than serially. Continue Reading
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IBM General Parallel File System (IBM GPFS)
The IBM General Parallel File System is one of the top file systems used in high-performance computing and the basis for many storage products used in supercomputing. Continue Reading
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See how file system structure can drag down NVMe performance
Find out what matters when it comes to file system design and how to prevent file systems from becoming bottlenecks to achieving optimal performance in NVMe-based storage systems. Continue Reading
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4 different file systems and how they're evolving
As computing and data centers change, so must the next-generation file system evolve. Here's what you should know about the file systems in use today and where they're headed. Continue Reading
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DataCore SANsymphony PSP6
The latest release of DataCore's software-defined storage offering, SANsymphony PSP6, enhances REST API integration, container support and cloud replication. Continue Reading
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File storage and management issues growing, but mostly under control
Our latest survey finds the biggest problem with file storage and management is backup. Learn how respondents are managing file storage. Continue Reading
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Is parallel I/O suitable for mission-critical applications?
Parallel computing technology has not seen widespread use in the business world, but could that change? Jon Toigo discusses parallel I/O for applications and where it might fit in. Continue Reading
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The trend toward data mobility