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New memory technologies generate attention as successors to NAND flash
Advances in phase-change memory and other new memory technologies make them candidates to replace NAND flash in enterprise solid-state storage, but it might not happen for years. Feature
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Enterprise storage trends: SSDs, capacity optimization, auto tiering
Several enterprise storage trends are emerging at big and small storage vendors. Find out why certain technologies are trending and what they can do for your storage environment. Feature
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Enterprise SSD options
The enterprise SSD comes in a variety of formats, such as within storage arrays and in servers via PCIe cards. Gartner's Valdis Filks talks about which SSDs go where in the storage stack. FAQ
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Enterprise SSD implementation guide
Find out which type of enterprise SSD makes sense in your storage infrastructure, how MLC compares to SLC, how PCIe-based SSD works, how to cost-justify SSD and how one London council implemented SAN in its Compellent SAN. Special Report
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SSD storage decisions: Form factors, workloads, adoption rates
Review your SSD storage form factor choices, get advice on appropriate workloads for solid-state storage and find out if your peers are using the technology Special Report
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SSD adoption slow despite rising enterprise solid-state drive shipment
Adoption of enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs) soars from manufacturers to storage vendors, but user SSD adoption is slower; many users have no SSD plans. Overview
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NetApp dedupe users reduce primary storage needs for VMware VMDK files
Early adopters of NetApp dedupe technology for primary storage note substantial disk capacity savings with VMware VMDK files; say performance hit is minimal. User stories
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Data storage optimization techniques for primary storage gain foothold
Learn why data storage optimization techniques such as deduplication and compression are gaining ground with vendors, and how users are implementing data reduction methods in primary storage. Special Report
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Data reduction methods for primary storage: Vendor push impacts market
Data reduction methods such as deduplication and data compression have bigger impact on primary storage in wake of Dell, IBM acquisitions of startups specializing in data reduction techniques. Feature
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Will 2.5-inch drives supplant 3.5-inch drives in storage arrays?
2.5-inch drives occupy less space and use less energy than 3.5-inch drives. Is the day of the 3.5-inch drive in enterprise storage arrays drawing to a close? Column
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Toshiba unveils THNSNF lineup of energy-efficient SSDs
Toshiba Storage announces its THNSNF solid-state drives will combine high-performance and energy-efficient features suited for mobile devices. News | 04 Jun 2012
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Comparing the EMC, Fusion-io PCIe offerings in the SSD market
Mark Peters, senior analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, reviews EMC, Fusion-io, and their PCIe rivalry in the SSD market. News | 13 Feb 2012
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Fusion-io braces for competition from EMC’s VFCache server SSD product
Fusion-io’s early lock on the server SSD market is in jeopardy now that EMC is shipping its VFCache product and planning a flash appliance. News | 07 Feb 2012
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EMC releases VFCache PCIe flash card for servers
EMC ships VFCache, the server-based PCIe flash card formerly known as “Project Lightning”; next up is flash appliance known as “Project Thunder.” News | 06 Feb 2012
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Nimbus CEO: Early SSD technology adoption in the web, cloud
The operators of web- and cloud-based businesses who rely on speedy website access are among the major adopters of SSD technology. News | 31 Jan 2012
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Nimbus makes its all-flash storage enterprise ready
Nimbus adds dual controller architecture to the all-flash storage arrays it has been selling for nearly two years. News | 31 Jan 2012
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Texas Memory Systems launches flash SAN for high availability
Texas Memory Systems gives the RamSan-720 high-availability flash SAN redundancy to eliminate any single point of failure. News | 06 Dec 2011
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UCSD lab studies future changes to non-volatile memory technologies
UCSD lab’s tests of ultra-fast phase-change memory (PCM) and other new non-volatile memory technologies shows need for sweeping software changes to bring performance boost. News | 29 Nov 2011
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Nimble Storage upgrades hybrid flash for primary, secondary storage
Nimble Storage delivers its largest capacity hybrid flash iSCSI array with multi-level cell (MLC) SSDs and SATA drives. News | 03 Nov 2011
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IBM adds Storwize V7000 Unified array for multiprotocol storage
With the Storwize V7000 Unified array, IBM enters the multiprotocol storage market; Big Blue also improves its auto-tiering software capabilities across arrays and data centers. News | 11 Oct 2011
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What you should know before choosing a desktop or laptop solid state drive
Desktop and laptop solid state drives are now widely available at affordable prices. Learn what you should consider before adding an SSD to your PC. Tip
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Solid-state storage technology defined
Solid-state storage technology is becoming a viable storage alternative for high-performance applications. Learn the important acronyms surrounding the technology Tip
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I/O performance in need of a fix
Despite technological advances, unacceptable I/O performance could hold the entire industry back. Here are some solutions that have materialized so far. Tip
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SSD architecture: Three deployment options
Many users are confused by the SSD options available to them. Learn about the three main ways to deploy an SSD architecture, and the pros and cons associated with each approach. Tip
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SSD caching vs. primary storage for data placement
SSD caching and primary storage are the two main ways to implement solid-state storage technology with respect to data placement. We explain both strategies. Tip
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Is PCIe SSD right for you? Deploying PCI Express SSD devices
Learn about the PCI Express (PCIe) solid-state drive (SSD) market, how and where to deploy PCIe SSD in your environment, and challenges with the technology. Tip
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Understanding data deduplication for primary storage
When applying data deduplication to primary storage should you use inline deduplication or post-processing deduplication? What data selection criteria should you use when deciding to apply deduplication technology to your primary storage? Tip
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Data reduction techniques for primary data storage systems
Learn about the most popular data reduction techniques for your primary data storage systems. Tip
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Self-healing systems and RAID technology
Find out how Atrato, DataDirect Networks, Panasas and Xiotech use RAID technology in self-healing systems and also deal with hard disk drive (HDD) failures. Tip
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Is SAS-2 a viable alternative to Fibre Channel drives?
Cheaper 6 Gbps SAS-2 devices are challenging Fibre Channel's position in the data storage market . Find out if SAS-2 is a good fit for your data storage infrastructure. Tip
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The reasons for missing hard drive space on storage arrays
If you installed disk and didn’t get the capacity you expected, the missing hard drive space can be a result of operating system calculations, formatting, RAID and use of hot spares. Answer
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FATA disk vs Fibre Channel for Exchange and SQL workloads
Learn about the differences between a FATA disk and a Fibre Channel drive, and find out how to determine which drive type is better for Exchange 2007 and SQL. Answer
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RAID 5 recovery: What is the maximum number of physical drives in a RAID 5 configuration?
Adding drives to a RAID 5 set increases your ROI and the likelihood of simultaneous drive failures, and lengthens RAID rebuild times. So what should be your physical drive limit? Ask the Expert
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Do all drives in a RAID 10 array need to be the same specification?
We tell you the one requirement when matching drive specs in a RAID 10 array. But will mixing drives of various performance levels compromise your RAID level? Ask the Expert
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SAN vs. DAS: Which is better in terms of performance and scalability?
Is SAN or DAS better in terms of performance and scalability? Learn why the server configuration you want to support plays such a big role in your decision. Ask the Expert
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Should RAID 5 configurations include different disk volumes?
Steve Pinder at GlassHouse Technologies (UK) Ltd, answers this question from a SearchStorage.co.UK reader regarding RAID 5 configurations: I have a server with four drives and I want to install a RAID 5 configuration. Do I need to keep one disk at a ... Ask the Expert
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Why does my EMC 45 TB drive yield only 41 TB of usable storage?
Storage expert Ashley D'Costa answers a reader's question: "When is a 300 GB drive not a 300 GB drive?" Ask the Expert
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SATA controllers
Storage expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "Is a dual-channel SATA controller the same as a two-port SATA controller?" Ask the Expert
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SATA plugs on motherboards?
SAN expert Greg Schulz discusses SATA and ATA compatible disk drives. Ask the Expert
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FATA vs. FC disk drives
Storage expert Greg Schulz compares FATA and FC disk drives. Ask the Expert
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Running VDI, virtual machines on SSD: Matching form factor to application
Solid-state storage can supply performance boost for virtual machines (VMs) running I/O-intensive apps, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) boot storms, random data-access needs. Podcast
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SSD for laptops and desktop computers: What type and how to install it
Adding SSD to laptop and desktop computers: What form factor, MLC or SLC, SATA or AHCI, and what are the key stages of installation? We answer your questions in this podcast. Podcast
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Expert video: SSD advantages and disadvantages
Learn about SSD advantages and disadvantages in this expert videocast with Demartek Founder and President Dennis Martin. Video
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The differences between data deduplication technology for data backups and primary data storage
W. Curtis Preston discusses data deduplication technology for data backups vs. primary data storage in this expert video. Video
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Gartner analyst on data deduplication for primary storage
Primary storage data deduplication will take hold first with network-attached storage (NAS) and then block-based options over the next 18 months, says Gartner analyst, who advises users to architect with new products in mind. Podcasts
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Running VDI, virtual machines on SSD: Matching form factor to application
Solid-state storage can supply performance boost for virtual machines (VMs) running I/O-intensive apps, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) boot storms, random data-access needs. Podcast
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Toshiba unveils THNSNF lineup of energy-efficient SSDs
Toshiba Storage announces its THNSNF solid-state drives will combine high-performance and energy-efficient features suited for mobile devices. News
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SSD for laptops and desktop computers: What type and how to install it
Adding SSD to laptop and desktop computers: What form factor, MLC or SLC, SATA or AHCI, and what are the key stages of installation? We answer your questions in this podcast. Podcast
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Comparing the EMC, Fusion-io PCIe offerings in the SSD market
Mark Peters, senior analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, reviews EMC, Fusion-io, and their PCIe rivalry in the SSD market. News
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Fusion-io braces for competition from EMC’s VFCache server SSD product
Fusion-io’s early lock on the server SSD market is in jeopardy now that EMC is shipping its VFCache product and planning a flash appliance. News
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What you should know before choosing a desktop or laptop solid state drive
Desktop and laptop solid state drives are now widely available at affordable prices. Learn what you should consider before adding an SSD to your PC. Tip
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EMC releases VFCache PCIe flash card for servers
EMC ships VFCache, the server-based PCIe flash card formerly known as “Project Lightning”; next up is flash appliance known as “Project Thunder.” News
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Nimbus CEO: Early SSD technology adoption in the web, cloud
The operators of web- and cloud-based businesses who rely on speedy website access are among the major adopters of SSD technology. News
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Nimbus makes its all-flash storage enterprise ready
Nimbus adds dual controller architecture to the all-flash storage arrays it has been selling for nearly two years. News
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The reasons for missing hard drive space on storage arrays
If you installed disk and didn’t get the capacity you expected, the missing hard drive space can be a result of operating system calculations, formatting, RAID and use of hot spares. Answer
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About Disk drives
Disk drives used in enterprise-level disk arrays are SAS, SATA and Fibre Channel, 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch, they now store up to 1 TB. Read news about hard disk drive technology on this topic page.