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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June 10, 2019
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Jun'19
Rubrik backup, Compellent SAN power MoA data center
Mall of America IT director says she'd rather have her staff working on other things -- such as data analytics -- than managing storage and data backup.
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June 07, 2019
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Jun'19
Pure Storage up, IBM down in external storage systems revs
Despite a recent earnings miss, Pure Storage has cracked the IDC enterprise storage tracker for the first time to grab a share of fifth place in external storage systems revenue to tie IBM Storage. ...
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
Seagate 16 TB hard drives amplify storage for Exos, IronWolf
Seagate has introduced a collection of 16 TB HDDs to its Exos, IronWolf and IronWolf Pro lines that can store massive amounts of data, while maintaining a small footprint.
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May 29, 2019
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May'19
HPE storage OEMs help anchor vendor's enterprise strategy
HPE storage revenue grew 3% last quarter, helping to offset a decline in servers. The vendor said using OEMs helps it bring new storage products to market faster at reduced cost.
Primary storage devices Get Started
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Effective data management to combat the coming data apocalypse
Data management and storage are evolving to deal with the coming datasphere explosion. Learn what's happening with unstructured, IoT and cloud data, as well as storage tiering. Continue Reading
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RAID controller
A RAID controller is a hardware device or software program used to manage hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) in a computer or storage array so they work as a logical unit. Continue Reading
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Network File System (NFS)
The Network File System (NFS) is a client/server application that lets a computer user view and optionally store and update files on a remote computer as though they were on the user's own computer. The NFS protocol is one of several distributed ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Primary storage devices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Kubernetes CSI volume plugin and the products that support it
Several volume drivers support the Kubernetes Container Storage Interface volume plugin, making it easier to connect containerized workloads with storage systems. Continue Reading
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8 NAS appliance features to consider for small business
There are a growing number of options for small business users purchasing a NAS appliance. Look through the list of eight enterprise-like features and the advantages they provide. Continue Reading
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Compare and assess 4 top small-business NAS devices
Discover how four small-business NAS appliances stack up against one another regarding their available features to help determine which product is right for your organization. Continue Reading
Manage Primary storage devices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why storage tiering is necessary now more than ever
Tiered storage is making a comeback by incorporating AI machine learning to take advantage of the cost and performance benefits of new SSD and storage class memory technologies. Continue Reading
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Your move to the cloud should be a walk, not a run
Don't become a cautionary tale when moving to the cloud. Take the time to look at your long-term costs, staffing issues and how future needs will be met. Continue Reading
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Top 4 cloud storage use cases to connect private and public clouds
Get effective tips and strategies for connecting internal storage infrastructure and private clouds with compute and storage from public cloud service providers. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Primary storage devices Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How do I avoid Exchange disk space issues?
Exchange Server log files tend to chew up a lot of space, particularly on the later versions. Here's how to keep the mail flowing when a hard drive fills up. Continue Reading
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Top 4 NAS backup strategies for your data protection
Whether justified or simply because the technology was misunderstood, backing up NAS devices was once considered a challenge. Now, you have several options for proper NAS backup. Continue Reading
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Key QLC NAND challenges in the enterprise and how to tackle them
Limited durability and degrading performance are issues with QLC NAND. These challenges limit where the technology can be used, making it best for read-intensive workloads. Continue Reading