Solid-state storage
Solid-state storage is becoming common for SAN, NAS and even emerging systems such as hyper-converged infrastructure. Look for guidance and advice on solid-state storage topics such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and devices, SSD prices and performance, solid-state memory, flash memory, and emerging flash technologies such as NVMe, Optane and 3D XPoint.
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New: 4 Popular SSD Form Factors Dominating Today’s Market
Form factors will continue to evolve, as will the interface connectors and bus protocols that support them. Explore these 4 common SSD form factors and where they work best: Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), 2.5-inch SATA, mSATA, and M.2. Plus, discover key steps to take to destroy an SSD and protect your data.
Solid-state storage News
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April 02, 2019
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Apr'19
Storwize launch brings NVMe to midrange IBM flash arrays
IBM brings NVMe to the midrange with the latest Storwize SAN array, which includes Spectrum Virtualize software bundle for storage management, data protection and security.
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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 22, 2019
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Mar'19
SoftNAS Cloud users get security fix for vulnerability
SoftNAS says a web server and load balancer component it added to strengthen security for its Cloud NAS actually could enable unauthorized access to the web admin interface.
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March 21, 2019
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Mar'19
Pure Storage AIRI trains FlashBlade NAS at hyperscalers
Pure Storage teams with Nvidia and Cisco to bring out FlashBlade with Hyperscale AIRI, extending its AIRI partnership with Nvidia, while introducing Pure-Cisco FlashStack for AI.
Solid-state storage Get Started
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solid-state storage
Solid-state storage (SSS) is a type of computer storage media made from silicon microchips. SSS stores data electronically instead of magnetically, as spinning hard disk drives (HDDs) or magnetic oxide tape do. Continue Reading
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3 NVMe-oF questions to consider when deploying the technology
Deploying NVMe over fabrics is a relatively simple process. However, make sure to check out three important areas before launching this new technology. Continue Reading
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Flash memory vs. RAM: What's the difference?
Even though vendors refer to flash memory and conventional RAM -- the main memory of your PC or server -- as solid-state memory, these two memory types are significantly different. Continue Reading
Evaluate Solid-state storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Where is QLC NAND the most useful in the enterprise?
Quad-level NAND has its benefits, but is it right for enterprise-level companies? While it can be plagued by performance and durability issues, the technology still has its uses. 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
Manage Solid-state storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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2 storage tiering strategies for modern media
Storage tiering makes a comeback as businesses aim to get the most out of their storage systems. Discover the rules for optimizing both intrasystem and intersystem tiering. Continue Reading
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How to prevent swap usage from hurting your NVMe devices
Overuse of swap files can cut into the life span of your organization's NVMe-based drives. Find out how to monitor and limit swapping on your Linux systems. Continue Reading
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A data protection system plus management creates value, risk
As new data protection products enable more frequent backups, they are also veering into production elements. Be careful, though, with how you use these management capabilities. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Solid-state storage 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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4 NVMe storage problems you can prevent before they happen
Implementing NVMe storage is complicated, from knowing what to ask when buying NVMe SSDs and arrays to what type of file system to use. Here's how to deal with four NVMe issues. 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
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7 NVMe storage gotchas to avoid
Avoiding common deployment errors when implementing NVMe technology will save you time, money and professional embarrassment. Here's what to look out for. Continue Reading