At StorageReview, almost all reviews on the site are tested with hardware in our own lab on-premises in Cincinnati. As we grow and expand to testing larger storage systems, the need for proper on-site testing equipment grows. Rather than use gear supplied by a vendor for in-lab visits, we prefer to keep as much control as
Today Synology Inc. announced the launch of two new DiskStations, the DS2015xs and the DS3615xs (initially a non-US launch). Both of the new DiskStations are expandable with the 12-bay DX1215 expansion unit that has a 6Gb/s connection allowing connected drives to operate as internal drives. The DS2015xs is aimed at small to medium businesses while
When reviewing large batches of SSDs for a certain project, the time always comes where to get back to a clean state, a bunch of SSDs need to be secure erased. This process can't be overlooked, since depending on the workload, not putting a drive back into its factory fresh condition can cause problems switching between workloads. In
Marvell has announced the 88NV1140 and 88NV1120, the first DRAM-less NVMe SSD controllers for mass market mobile computing solutions with NANDEdge low-density parity check (LDPC) technology supporting TLC and 3D NAND. Marvell’s new performance-heavy controllers allow for small form factor SSD solutions, which can integrate into low-z-height tablets, Chrome devices, and the upcoming new 2-in-1 hybrid/detachable
Coho Data has recently “emerged from stealth mode” and announced their core storage product, Coho DataStream. Coho DataStream is an on-premises solution but it has the advantages of the public cloud: pay-as-you-grow economics, rapid scaling, and high resiliency. The Coho DataStream uses a software-defined approach as opposed to traditional legacy hardware; Coho used commodity hardware and
A recent study released by IDC shows EMC leading the market share for both all-flash (AFA) and hybrid arrays, based on revenue. The numbers are based off of revenue by vendor for the first half of 2014 and the total amount of TBs shipped.
Cavium Inc has announced the availability of both single and dual socket of its ARMv8 ThunderX processors. The ThunderX product line is designed for next generation Data Center and Cloud infrastructure. Cavium also announced ThunderX CN88xx based reference platforms in two industry standard form factors.
Emulex and Dynatrace have announced NetPod, a fully integrated solution that combines Dynatrace’s Data Center (DC RUM) analysis with Emulex’s EndaceProbe Intelligent Network Recorders, delivering high-fidelity network and application transaction-level visibility and long-term packet storage to network teams. Additionally, its hardware-based EndaceProbe INRs boast 100 percent packet capture, nanosecond time stamping, “back-in-time” playback capabilities, and
HP announced a new intelligent retention and content management solution that enables organizations to intelligently manage data throughout its lifecycle. This management and retention will help to lowering the potential risks and increase the value of enterprise information.
Today NetApp Inc. announced a new hyper-converged infrastructure solution powered by VMware EVO: RAIL and NetApp Data ONTAP operating system, the NetApp Integrated EVO: RAIL Solution. The new solution is aimed at enterprises and midmarket organizations, including remote and branch office environments with limited IT resources. This is the latest partnership with VMware and their
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