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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April 18, 2019
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Apr'19
Qumulo storage IPO possible, CEO says
Qumulo's scale-out storage is available as branded NAS appliances and as a software-only license. An integrated NAS fabric replicates data from local arrays to the public cloud.
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April 02, 2019
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Apr'19
Pure Storage buys Compuverde, expands file storage
Pure Storage's second acquisition builds on its unstructured data focus, as Compuverde's file system software runs in virtual NAS or hyper-converged modes.
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March 28, 2019
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Mar'19
Komprise launches NAS migration tool, user-driven archiving
Komprise says customers wanted NAS migration as a separate tool, so it now makes it available even if you don't buy its full Intelligent Data Management platform.
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March 22, 2019
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Mar'19
At Dell Technologies World, Dell will put its stamp on EMC
Dell EMC storage has taken on more of a 'Dell' feel over the past year, thanks in part to reliance on PowerEdge Servers and spinning out Pivotal Software into a public company.
Primary storage devices Get Started
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persistent storage
Persistent storage is any data storage device that retains data after power to that device is shut off. It is also sometimes referred to as non-volatile storage. Continue Reading
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NVMe over fabrics options and opportunities
NVMe-oF is rapidly expanding across the network as new options become available. Discover what you need to know to implement the technology at your organization. Continue Reading
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NVMe over TCP details and features you need to know
NVMe/TCP is here. The new specification lays out how to deliver data across an existing TCP network, making implementation simple and cost-efficient for organizations. 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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A guide to hyper-converged data resiliency options and requirements
What you need to find out from HCI vendors to architect a resilient hyper-converged environment that will protect data against failure, error and attack. Continue Reading
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4 essential composable infrastructure questions answered
Learn how composable IT works, and find out when this highly flexible, programmable infrastructure model makes sense for your servers, network, and storage and when it doesn't. Continue Reading
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RAID levels and benefits explained
RAID can enable better data storage performance and higher availability, and there are many different types of RAID. Read about the different levels of RAID and where they work best. Continue Reading
Manage Primary storage devices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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4 Windows Server 2019 storage features to ease management
Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable software-defined storage in data centers. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Primary storage devices Issues
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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
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Why might you choose to forgo flash in hyper-converged storage?
Find out why and for what use cases and application workloads 100% solid-state flash may not be the best storage choice for hyper-converged infrastructure. Continue Reading
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RAID 6 vs. RAID 10
There are numerous RAID configurations to choose from, but navigating the nuances of each can take a lot of work. In the case of RAID 6 and 10, both have distinct pros and cons. Continue Reading