When we think about performance storage in the consumer space, most of us skip quickly to the enthusiast-grade SSDs, and for most usage scenarios, that makes sense. But there are cases when even the fastest SSDs don’t provide enough throughput – enter RAM disks. Storage devices built around volatile RAM have been in use for
Iomega StorCenter PX4-300d Review
Iomega’s StorCenter PX4-300d is the successor to the ix4-200d, both of which are specifically built for small businesses that need to store a significant amount of data. All of the models in Iomega’s PX line have similar features but differ when it comes to the number of drives and the form factor. The PX4-300d and
Toshiba MKx001GRZB Enterprise SSD Review
The Toshiba MKx001GRZB enterprise SSD was announced a year ago and went into full production in early-2011 and is Toshiba’s flagship enterprise SSD; all of this seemingly done at a snail’s pace when compared to the rapid churn of client-based SSDs. But in the enterprise, SSD storage buying decisions take time and aren’t at all about
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 Review
Netgear’s array of products is, in a word, extensive. From home routers to enterprise-grade equipment, it’s only fitting that they have a small NAS for power users and small businesses, the ReadyNAS NV+ v2. The NV+ v2 is a 4 bay unit with great performance and built so well you could use one in place
Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive Review
Lenovo has made versions of their secure external hard drives for a while, we reviewed their eSATA version about a year ago. This time we’re looking at the USB 3.0 enabled hard drive, available in capacities of 500GB and 750GB. The new USB 3.0 drives are highlighted by the same security – a ten digital
NewerTech Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet Review
If someone asked you how many wall chargers you have for a USB-powered device, chances are you could probably list off a few from the top of your head. Most devices sold today, including wireless hard drives and smartphones include a charging cable that terminates with a common USB plug. With its widespread compatibility, this
Western Digital Sentinel DX4000 Review
Western Digital announced the WD Sentinel DX4000 last month in an effort to bring easy to configure NAS storage to SMBs with fewer than 25 employees. At the core of the Sentinel is Microsoft’s Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, an Intel 1.8 GHz Atom dual-core processor and two or four WD RE4-GP hard drives. Western
Intel SSD 710 Enterprise Review
The SSD 710 is Intel’s first enterprise-class SSD in quite some time – it’s been three years since they introduced their last one, the X-25E. Packed with more cost effective eMLC instead of SLC NAND, the SSD 710 gives enterprise buyers a mix of endurance and increased capacity at a more aggressive price point than
LSI MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 Review
LSI’s line of MegaRAID RAID cards have tremendous market share for good reason, they’re looked at by many as the de facto standard thanks to solid hardware and a fantastic software stack. Of course LSI’s MegaRAID cards are capable of more than just tying together drives, their CacheCade Pro 2.0 add-on leverages the speed benefit
Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus Mini Review
We all know the benefits of RAID when it comes to data redundancy, but there are times when mobile users may not have access to a home or office NAS and most notebooks don’t have multi-bay RAID options. In that case, a portable RAID would be ideal and thanks to Newer Tech, there’s an option.



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