The SATADOM has been a popular way of leveraging a small amount of flash to get a boot image onto a server without burning one of the more valuable drive bays. For many OS images or hypervisors, the concept works perfectly well, some users can even get away with an SD card for such purposes.
Dell Ultrasharp 30 Monitor (UP3017) Review
The Dell Ultrasharp UP3017 a 30-inch LED-backlit LCD monitor that features a 16:10 aspect ratio, 2560×1600 resolution and Dell’s PremierColor technology. The color tuning and matte finish make the UP3017 well-positioned to tackle the demands of professionals who desire color accuracy and the ability to tweak if needed, but appreciate the true-to-life colors out of the
Tripp Lite SRCOOL7KRM Rackmount Air Conditioning Unit Review
When it comes to running a business that relies on storage technology, keeping equipment cool is paramount, as overheating can cause unscheduled shutdowns, system malfunctions, and even complete failures; all of which can result in expensive repairs/replacements, loss of important data, and valuable operation time. That’s where solutions like Tripp Lite’s SRCOOL7KRM come in. This
Netgear Announces New ProSAFE 10GbE Smart Managed Switches
Netgear has announced the addition of three new powerful switches to its portfolio of second-generation ProSAFE 10GbE Smart Managed Switches: the XS748T, which offers 44 copper 10GBASE-T ports and 4 additional dedicated 1GbE/10GbE SFP+ ports for 10G fiber links; the XS716T, which includes 16 copper ports of 10-Gigabit connectivity, 2 of which are shared/combination copper/SFP+
Synology Network Video Recorder NVR216 Review
Synology has designed a storage solution that is optimized for easy PC-less surveillance in offices and small shops looking to leverage up to 4 IP cameras (or up to 9 with an upgraded unit). The NVR216 somewhat resembles one of Synology's 2-bay NAS units, but with an emphasis on providing HD video output with a
Synology Releases VS360HD
Today Synology Inc. announced that they are releasing their latest VisualStation, VS360HD. The VS360HD can be paired with a Synology Network Video Recording system (NVR) running Synology’s Surveillance Station, providing a robust security system that doesn’t need a dedicated computer. The VS360HD can decode and display up to 36 channels of HD video.
HP Makes Several Announcements For Workstations & Displays
Today HP made a slew of announcements at the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters in Las Vegas. These announcements centered on workstations, both desktop and mobile, and professional displays to areas that appeal to the creative professional. For workstations, HP is releasing the second generation of the Z Turbo Drive as well as a new mobile
Toshiba Announces 6TB Capacities for Internal and External Drives
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division has announced a 6TB capacity model for both the Toshiba Canvio Desk 3.5” External USB 3.0 Hard Drive and Toshiba Desk 3.5” Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Hard Drive lines. The Canvio Desk is a compact desktop external storage solution designed for home and office users looking to expand their storage and protect their digital assets.
Toshiba Claims Highest Areal Density in a 2.5″ HDD
Toshiba has made a technology advancement in the areal density of their platters used in 2.5" client hard drives. Toshiba has managed to hit one terabit per square inch (1Tbit/in2) which translates to 750GB per drive platter. In a four-platter 15mm platform, that's 3TB per drive, which is a 40% boost over Toshiba's highest capacity drive
NetApp Improves Data Backup And Archive To The Cloud
Today NetApp announced several software updates and solutions for hybrid cloud deployments aimed at improving backup and recovery times. NetApp's new software and solutions come with integration for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3).




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