Synology announced their new high-performance twin-bay DiskStation DS712+, equipped with a 1.8Ghz processor capable of pumping out up to 180MB/s over an aggregated gigabit LAN connection. This new model will support the latest DSM 3.2 software and is aimed at SMB users who need high speeds and future scalability.
Kingston Expands Wi-Drive App Functionality
Kingston has updated their iOS application for their Wi-Drive portable WiFi storage device. Along with minor bug fixes, the app has new functionality highlighted by the ability to wirelessly transfer files from the Wi-Drive to the Wi-Drive app local area.
SandForce SF-2200 Blue-Screen Firmware Bug Found, Fixed
OCZ announced that the latest SandForce firmware numbered 3.3.2 has fixed a rare firmware bug causing blue screening on some computers. This latest firmware version has been through weeks of testing before public release, which OCZ is offering as firmware version 2.15 using their internal numbering scheme.
AVADirect Announces 8-Node MicroCloud Server System
AVADirect has announced a new 8-node server system designed for customers looking to replace their large server farms with something smaller and more cost-effective.
Plextor PX-M2P SSD Released
Plextor has added to their SSD lineup with the M2P SSD which features a Marvell 88SS9174 processor and SATA 6Gb/s interface. If that sounds familiar, it should, we reviewed Plextor’s PX-M2 in March – from a hardware perspective they’re about the same drive. The main difference this time around looks like a doubling of the drive
Toshiba Releases New 300GB 2.5-inch 15,000RPM SAS Drive (MK3001GRRB/R)
Toshiba has announced their highest capacity 15,000RPM 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive, offered in capacities up to 300GB. This new model, dubbed the MK3001GRRB/R, features an SAS interface and drive-based encryption to reduce end-of-life costs when retiring old models without having to perform lengthly rewrites to wipe old data.
Flooding Impacts Western Digital’s Hard Drive Output
Severe flooding in Thailand has put a crimp in Western Digital’s hard drive output. The flooding is wreaking havoc on the area around Bangkok, damaging infrastructure and causing problems with utilities and transportation systems in the region.
OCZ Deneva MO-297 SSDs Released
Datacenter architects and SAN manufacturers have fallen in love with the SSD for caching and metadata storage and OCZ is doing its best to return that affection. The San Jose-based company has announced that it’s releasing a 1.8" version of its enterprise-grade Deneva SSD line dubbed the Deneva MO-297.
Patriot Pyro SE SSD Released
Patriot Memory has released a new family of SSDs, the Pyro SE. If this sounds a little familiar, Patriot released the Pyro SSD in early August. What’s different this time around you might be asking yourself? The Pyro SE gets synchronous NAND, which must mean the original Pyro has asynchronous NAND, Patriot never released that particular
Corsair Adds 480GB Force GT, 180GB and 480GB Force 3 SSDs
Corsair in now shipping high capacity SSDs in both their Force 3 and Force GT (Force GT Review) lines, along with a new 180GB capacity in the Force 3 line. The new 180GB is designed to give those looking for a little more than 120GB a gentle step up, the 480GB capacities are the top capacity available for




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