HighPoint has released their latest SSD caching effort, the RocketCache 3240X8. The RocketCache is a PCIe hardware and software combination that is designed to leverage anywhere from one to three low capacity SSDs as a high speed cache in front of hard drive based bulk storage array. While there are plenty of client caching solutions
OCZ Z-Drive R4 Enterprise PCIe SSD Review
When we first reviewed the OCZ Z-Drive R4 last year, the PCIe SSD amazed us with it’s class leading performance numbers, as well as its ridiculous IOPS/$ performance. It was so fast in fact, that it made us re-develop our testing platform to better accommodate the burgeoning PCIe SSD space, dedicating a testing platform specifically
Pogoplug Series 4 Review
The Pogoplug Series 4 is the latest effort to bring the personal cloud to the masses in a simple, cost effect manner. Series 4 takes over the flagship position for Pogoplug, adding several features to the entry-level Pogoplug Mobile. Like the Mobile, Series 4 offers users remote access to their data stored on an SD
Micron RealSSD P400e Enterprise SSD Review
The Micron RealSSD P400e is designed for the entry-level enterprise SSD space, an increasingly popular segment that is largely read centric, making it the perfect playground for low cost MLC SSDs. The P400e features Micron’s home grown 25nm MLC NAND, SATA 6 Gb/s interface and Marvell controller. Micron uses the popular 2.5" form factor, but
Hitachi Deskstar 5K4000 Review
The Hitachi Deskstar 5K4000 represents the first major leap in hard drive capacity we’ve seen in over a year. The 5K4000 provides 4TB of bulk storage coupled with Hitachi’s CoolSpin technology to deliver quiet and power-friendly operation. Along with big capacity, the 5K4000 gets an updated SATA 6Gb/s interface, 32MB cache buffer and delivers media
Icy Dock EZ-Fit Pro Dual 2.5 to 3.5 Bracket (MB082SP) Review
Icy Dock is well known for their extensive line of drive adapters that solve dozens of issues around fitting x number of drives into y drive bay slots. The net result of each is that users maximize the number of drives their PC can hold. Icy Dock’s latest iteration on this concept is the EZ-Fit
SSD Performance Review – 270TB Written
We all know SSDs are fast, but we also know they’re fast for a finite period of time. SSDs wear out as they’re written to, some faster than others depending on NAND, how much or what type of data is written to the SSD and so on. The fear of SSD death, or poor performance
SanDisk Extreme SSD Review
The Extreme SSD from SanDisk started when they began dipping their toe into the outward facing client SSD space at the end of last year with the Ultra SSD. The Ultra was more of a proof of concept though, while it benefited from SanDisk’s home grown NAND and engineering knowhow, it was held back by
Memoright FTM Plus Slim Review
In response to the demand for ultra-thin notebook computing, the SSD industry at large has started transitioning to, or at least is offering additional SKUs, focused around the 7mm form factor. Memoright announced the FTM Slim in January, a 7mm client SSD featuring synchronous NAND, SandForce SF-2200 controller and SATA 6 Gb/s interface to deliver
iTwin Review
iTwin has made a name for themselves with a unique and secure approach to remotely access files. The device itself is a two-part USB plug that is paired together, forming a secure bond through the computer and over the Internet between the two machines with each half of the iTwin connected. On its own, the




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