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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The best of both worlds.

RAID for Dummies (If you're uncertain with the concept.) First, do you have enough money to spend on RAID storage? It can get expensive. Second, are you optimizing for: Performance, Capacity ...

The new Adaptec Series 6E RAID controller is currently targeting a storage and system builder market that currently relies on software-based RAID controllers, said Tom Flageollet, director 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Make old hard drives fast again—why gamers should actually use RAID 0 ...

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 ...