Primary storage devices
Primary storage devices refer to storage hardware for data in active use, in contrast to storage used for backup purposes. They include SAN and NAS primary storage devices, non-volatile flash storage and other types of storage media. Find resources about primary storage and storage hardware, including RAID arrays and storage arrays, on this topic page.
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Primary storage devices News
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January 15, 2020
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Quantum F-Series line expands with entry-level NVMe flash
New Quantum F-Series model is aimed at media customers who need NVMe in a smaller footprint. F-1000 server scales to 77 TB of useable capacity with Quantum StorNext file system.
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December 09, 2019
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Quobyte storage brings satellite imagery down to Earth
Quobyte storage customer 3vGeomatics produces analytical data on ground deformities that are potential environmental hazards. The distributed file storage replaces NFS.
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December 03, 2019
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HCI storage adoption rises as array sales slip
Dell goes against the grain by increasing storage sales, but much of its gains came from hyper-converged and data protection products rather than traditional primary storage arrays.
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November 25, 2019
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With Time on its hands, Meredith drives storage consolidation
Following an acquisition of Time Inc., Meredith Corp. dumped most of its traditional IT gear and added newer technology developed around virtualization, convergence and the cloud.
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secondary storage
Secondary storage is storage for noncritical data that will not be frequently accessed. Continue Reading
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logical unit number (LUN)
A logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier for designating an individual or collection of physical or virtual storage devices that execute input/output (I/O) commands with a host computer, as defined by the Small System Computer Interface (... Continue Reading
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CIFS (Common Internet File System)
CIFS (Common Internet File System) is a protocol that gained popularity around the year 2000, as vendors worked to establish an Internet Protocol-based file-sharing protocol. Continue Reading
Evaluate Primary storage devices Vendors & Products
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HDD vs. SSD storage in the age of flash
HDDs continue to play a key role in the data center, even as SSD capacities increase and prices fall. See how HDDs and SSDs stack up in terms of price, capacity and use cases. Continue Reading
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Readers explored data storage options, challenges in 2019
In 2019, SearchStorage readers satisfied their curiosity about blockchain storage, decided between hybrid and multi-cloud, and took a deep dive into understanding NVMe technology. Continue Reading
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Slowdown, cloud, as-a-service products top 2019 storage news
Find out what storage industry news resonated with readers this year, including signs of a slowdown, cloud and consumption-based products, new storage arrays and technologies. Continue Reading
Manage Primary storage devices
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5 tips to drive edge computing storage success
Ready to boost your edge computing environment's storage? Find out some best practices to follow, including how to integrate with multi-cloud environments and NVMe-oF. Continue Reading
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Computational storage for IoT and other potential use cases
IoT is the main application for computational storage. Another potential use case is inside scale-out server architecture, but those applications are still under development. Continue Reading
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Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs. scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment? Continue Reading
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SAN vs. NAS: What are the key differences?
Compare SAN and NAS, and find out what to consider when using each storage system format. Object storage and the cloud are also affecting the storage options that are available. Continue Reading
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RAID 50: How to select the right RAID level
RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for reduced data loss and better performance. Is RAID 50 the right configuration for your organization? Continue Reading
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Worried about storing unstructured data? You're not alone
Most data being created today is unstructured, and storage pros often find themselves struggling to keep up. Luckily, efficient unstructured data storage is still possible. Continue Reading