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Enterprise  ◇  Enterprise Storage

VAST Data Ceres Data Nodes Launched with BlueField, E1.L and SCM On-Board

VAST Data has announced support for the next-generation storage platform named Ceres. Enabled by VAST’s Universal Storage data platform, Ceres is built leveraging the latest hardware technologies like NVIDIA BlueField DPUs (data processing units). On the storage side, Ceres takes advantage of cost-optimized, and highly dense Solidigm EI.L ruler-flash drives and storage-class memory (SCM) SSDs.

Client SSD  ◇  Consumer

Silicon Power XS70 SSD Review

The Silicon Power XS70 is the company’s newest PCIe 4.0 SSD branded and purpose-built for the high-performance gaming demographic. It is a direct successor to the PCIe Gen3 model (XD80), offering double the performance, and NVMe 1.4 support. 

Client Accessories  ◇  Consumer

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5200 Review

DDR5 memory is now available in mainstream PCs thanks to Intel’s 12th generation Core and AMD’s Ryzen 6000 chips. In this review, we look at a high-performance Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 desktop memory kit rated to run at 5200MHz, comparing it to other DDR5-5200 kits and benchmarking it at DDR5-4800 to see whether DDR5-5200 is

Enterprise  ◇  Power Management

Eaton 5PX G2 Rackmount UPS Review

The Eaton 5PX G2 rackmount is the latest addition to the company’s UPS line, offering organizations the maximum power possible for their power-hungry PoE network devices, PoE switches, edge servers and other comprehensive IT equipment. The 5PX G2 UPS is available in models ranging from 1 to 3 kVA for power ratings (as well as

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Data Protection  ◇  Enterprise

Quantum Scalar Ransom Block Creates Physical Barrier to Ransomware

Ransomware attacks continue to haunt businesses of all sizes with losses estimated to exceed $20 billion in 2021. Quantum’s Scalar i3 and i6 tape libraries now offer a system with three escalating levels of protection for data stored on tape. These are Active Vault, Logical Tape Blocking, and Ransom Block, a portfolio of features that

Consumer  ◇  Workstation

Intel Core i9-12900K (Alder Lake) Review

Intel’s 12th generation Core processors, formerly known as “Alder Lake”, are a major architectural departure from previous generations. We’re reviewing the flagship Core i9-12900K, which combines two different types of processor cores onto a single die. This 16-core, 24-thread chip can reach up to 5.2GHz and supports DDR5 memory and the latest PCI Express 4.0

Enterprise  ◇  SSD

Micron 7400 Pro SSD Review

The Micron 7400 Pro NVMe SSD is the company’s most recently shipping enterprise PCIe Gen4 SSD,  highlighted by new comprehensive security features and a range of form factors and capacities. Micron indicates their drive is ideal for demanding data center workloads and for those looking to transition to next-generation server architecture. The 7400 Pro also

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Enterprise  ◇  Server

Inspur NF5266M6 Server Review

The Inspur NF5266M6 is a 2U dual-socket rackmount server designed for high-density storage, supporting up to 26 3.5-inch drives—24 in the front with a unique tray-load system and an additional 2 in the back. It’s not lacking for performance, thanks to Intel’s “Ice Lake” Xeon processors, and offers ample expansion with up to seven PCIe

Dell PowerVault ME5
Enterprise  ◇  Enterprise Storage

Dell PowerVault ME5 – Next Gen Entry-Storage Array

Dell has introduced the PowerVault ME5 Series, an entry-level block storage array purpose-built and optimized for price-sensitive SAN & DAS environments focused on simplicity, performance, and affordability. It would be an understatement to say that this storage array is simple to set up and operate. Valid PowerVault ME5 configurations start as low as $12,000. The

Consumer  ◇  Portable Storage

Datalocker Sentry K350 Review

The Datalocker Sentry K350 is the latest edition of Datalocker’s portfolio of USB encrypted drives. What makes the Datalocker Sentry K350 so unique from other encrypted USB drives is the onboard screen that acts as a mini-GUI. This mini screen allows users to execute all the various functions of the Sentry K350 and combined with