It’s been accepted dogma that the best way to protect data on disks is with redundant array of independent disks (RAID). RAID is a storage technology that distributes data across multiple disk drives, ...

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Apple has updated its 3U rack-storage system the Xserve RAID, which can now store a maximum of 5.6 terabytes (TB) and achieve per-gigabyte costs of just over US$2 per GB. Fourteen independent 400GB ...

Whether you’re an independent creative professional or an IT admin for a business or organization, fast and secure data is always a top priority. Without compromise, the all-new iodyne Pro Data stands ...

As we’ve been talking about Server Message Block support, this week is a good time to discuss storage appliances that offer this service. The advantage that these devices provide is the ability to add ...

This was among the driving forces behind the development of the Serial ATA standard, which showed potential to address these issues. Now in its second revision, SATA is delivering what system builders ...

A redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) disks (RAID) is a collection of physical drives pooled together using virtualization technology to create one or more logical units for the purpose of ...

Regular PC users don't worry about RAID or data redundancy unless they are running a home server or NAS. However, its importance must be recognized in the enterprise space. Mitigating the risk of ...

A new type of storage "device" is emerging. It's a storage subsystem, totally defined by and delivered in software. John, a senior partner at Evaluator Group, has 30 years of experience in enterprise ...

if you're looking at a cheap raid solution, it's probably a scam. things like integrated ide raid don't have the performance advantages of a $800 SCSI RAID card with 256MB ram, and an onboard ...

NAS devices like the new TerraMaster F2-425 Plus are witnessing a resurgence in their popularity, driven by rising costs of ...