Channel Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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How to overcome flash-based storage limitations to ensure efficiency
Storage expert Jon Toigo explains why flash storage isn't a cure-all and how users can avoid some of the downfalls associated with the technology.30 May 2013
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SSD cache appliances: Pros and cons
Analyst George Crump outlines the benefits and drawbacks of using caching appliances as a method of adding solid-state performance to an environment.14 May 2013
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Streaming large video files in today's big data environments
Solid-state drives are a good choice for streaming large video files. Other factors to consider include cost and how often video will be accessed.22 Apr 2013
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QLogic Mt. Rainier FabricCache pools PCIe flash cache across servers
The first product based on QLogic Mt. Rainier technology, the FabricCache QLE10000 HBA, shares cache from clustered server-side PCIe card flash cards.21 Mar 2013
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Pumped up performance: PCIe SSDs
PCIe SSDs offer the best flash performance available; and now it can be shared among multiple servers, too.21 Feb 2013
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VeloBit HyperCache 1.12
The content-locality caching algorithm in VeloBit HyperCache 1.12 prioritizes cached data based on popularity rather than how recently it was used.13 Feb 2013
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Intel re-brands, expands SSD caching software picked up from Nevex
Intel releases new SSD caching software application to improve performance on its SSD and PCIe flash cards.12 Feb 2013
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How do flash caching software products differ from one another?
Marc Staimer, independent storage expert, discusses flash caching software in this Expert Response.24 Jan 2013
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Analysis: Expect consolidation, uptick in flash arrays in 2013
Options for flash arrays will grow in 2013, but server-side flash, caching software and industry consolidation also bear watching.21 Jan 2013
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The paradigm shift to 100% flash SSD storage systems has begun
Flash SSD advantages of higher IOPS, reduced power, reduced cooling and lower failure rates are leading the way to increased adoption.10 Jan 2013
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Tiered data storage: State of the art
Tiered data storage is now a storage best practice, accelerated by the use of solid-state storage. We survey how major vendors leverage solid-state to implement storage tiering.17 Dec 2012
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NetApp flash plans include all-flash array for 2013
NetApp flash plans include an all-flash array in 2013, according to strong hints from its CTO Jay Kidd.06 Dec 2012
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Hot data storage technologies for 2013
These six storage technologies will play pivotal roles in transforming data centers in 2013.05 Dec 2012
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All-flash storage systems: Types and use cases
Learn about all-flash appliances and all-flash storage arrays, as well as the scenarios they're best suited for.29 Oct 2012
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PCIe flash, caching software and power consumption
Marc Staimer discusses PCIe flash cache management as well as HDD and SSD power consumption in this Expert Answer.10 Oct 2012
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Caching software adds IOPS to solid-state storage
A new category of storage software is emerging with apps that optimize solid-state storage to help increase I/O performance and fully realize the benefits of flash-based storage.05 Oct 2012
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NetApp OEM deal helps GridIron widen SAN accelerator platform
Startup GridIron seals OEM deal with NetApp to combine new SAN accelerator device with NetApp disk storage in hybrid flash array.01 Oct 2012
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VeloBit tries to entice customers with trial HyperCache software, SSD
With competition from storage and flash device vendors, VeloBit offers a trial version of its HyperCache SSD caching software and a loaner Micron SSD.19 Sep 2012
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QLogic prepares server-side flash cache adapter cards
QLogic's Mt. Rainier HBA technology will combine shared storage management with server-side flash caching through solid state drives and PCIe cards.06 Sep 2012
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Greenbytes revs IO Offload Engine to spark VDI adoption
Greenbytes delivers an IO Offload Engine to remove VDI system traffic from the data path and increase IOPS for virtual desktops.21 Aug 2012