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Micron RealSSD P320h Review: A PCIe Drive Capable Of 3.2 GB/sJan 2, 2013 - in Reviews
Announced earlier this year, Micron's RealSSD P320h PCI Express-based SSD promises to be an enterprise workhorse. A custom controller, single-level cell NAND, amazingly low latency, stellar random I/O, and incredible endurance combine to blow us away.
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Open-E's DSS V6: Storage Software Set Up, Managed, And BenchmarkedMar 8, 2012 - in Reviews
We got our hands on one of Thecus' eight-bay N8800PRO storage appliances for the purpose of taking Open-E's Data Storage Software V6 out for a test drive. Read on as we set up, manage, and benchmark this marriage of storage-oriented hardware and software.
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Six 2.5” High-Capacity Notebook Hard DrivesNov 2, 2011 - in Reviews
Advanced Format technology makes it possible to build 9.5 mm high 2.5” hard disks with 500 GB per platter. The result is a range of slim and speedy storage giants.
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Four SAS 6 Gb/s RAID Controllers, Benchmarked And ReviewedOct 5, 2011 - in Reviews
We got our hands on four SAS 6 Gb/s RAID controllers from Adaptec, Areca, HighPoint, and LSI and ran them through RAID 0, 5, 6, and 10 workloads to test their mettle. Does your system need eight more ports of connectivity? We can answer that!
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Three PCI Express-Based SSDs: When SATA 6 Gb/s Is Too SlowJun 30, 2011 - in Reviews
When it comes time to hunt down the ultimate in storage performance, you simply cannot settle for standard SSDs. Instead, look to PCI Express-based drives that circumvent the limitations of SATA. We have products from Fusion-io, LSI, and OCZ on the bench.
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Analysis: The Impact Of Shifting From 512 Byte To 4 KB SectorsOct 27, 2010 - in Reviews
Slowly but surely, hard drives with 4 KB sectors are replacing the "legacy" 512 byte sector size. By January 2011, all drive vendors will have made this transition. Buyers of new PCs are safe, but there are still a few performance pitfalls to note.
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Business Storage: A Look At The 3.5" To 2.5" TransitionOct 22, 2010 - in Reviews
There is more than one way to skin a cat. Several hard drive vendors have created transitional products to simplify the transition from 3.5" disks to more compact 2.5" devices in SMB-class servers. We cover three different options you can use.
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3.5'' Vs. 2.5'' SAS HDDs: In Storage, Size MattersMay 7, 2010 - in Reviews
Diminutive 2.5” form factors are favored in the enterprise storage world for many reasons, but how do high-end 2.5” SAS drives compare to the established 3.5” products when it comes to performance and power? We requested some drives and did the analysis.
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Changing Of The Guard: 2.5” Hard Drives In The EnterpriseApr 18, 2010 - in Reviews
The role of 2.5” hard drives is changing. The smaller form factor now provides increased storage density and improved power efficiency compared to 3.5” models, all while delivering the capacities SSDs still can't touch.
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3.5” Enterprise Hard Drive Development AnalyzedMar 5, 2010 - in Reviews
SSDs might be the fastest storage option today, but by no means is it the most popular. Magnetic media offers high throughput and proven reliability for existing ecosystems. We looked at developments in four enterprise hard drive generations.
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Two Portable 500GB Drives Benchmarked (And Dropped)Mar 4, 2010 - in Reviews
If you're the sort of power user who's hard on technology, especially out in the field, then ruggedized mobile storage might be apropos. Today, we're looking at a pair of portable disks that can take drops and spills, while serving up 500GB of capacity.
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Three Generations Compared: Why Storage Density MattersFeb 26, 2010 - in Reviews
Third-generation terabyte hard drives have been available for a while. Today we're taking a look at a trio of 1TB disks from Hitachi in order to gauge what benefits, if any, you'll see from adopting a drive with increased storage density.
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HDDs, The Next Generation: Drives With 4KB Sectors On The WayFeb 25, 2010 - in Reviews
In the future, an increasing number of hard drives will be writing data in 4KB chunks (rather than 512 bytes) to increase storage capacities. Performance isn’t impacted, as long as you follow some rules. We put WD’s new EARS series on the test bench.
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Three New Desktop Hard Drives For 2010Feb 19, 2010 - in Reviews
We'll take more speed and better efficiency any day of the week! We've already looked at the 2TB Western Digital drives. Now we line up Hitachi’s Deskstar 7K2000, Samsung's Spinpoint F3 1TB, and Seagate’s Barracuda XT for the first drive battle of 2010.
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Inside Western Digital: How Tomorrow's Storage Gets MadeFeb 14, 2010 - in Picture Story
Rarely, if ever, are press outlets allowed unrestricted access to R&D facilities. We jumped at the chance to visit Western Digital and tour the company's campus with virtually free reign. Get ready to see hard drives as you've never seen them before.
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Adaptec MaxIQ: Flash SSDs Boost RAID PerformanceFeb 11, 2010 - in Reviews
Flash-based SSDs in enterprise RAID often require serious modifications to storage subsystems already in place. Adaptec now offers a way to upgrade existing RAID solutions to deliver much-improved I/O performance in a transparent and convenient manner.
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Q&A: Tom's Hardware And Kingston On SSD TechnologyFeb 7, 2010 - in Reviews
Now waist-deep in the SSD game, Kingston has a lot of know-how and industry insight on all things memory-related. We sat down with two of the company's insiders for a different perspective on some of today’s biggest SSD questions.
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Upgrading Your Notebook Hard Drive: Does It Make Sense?Jan 29, 2010 - in Reviews
Ever wonder what would happen if you replaced an old 7,200 RPM notebook drive with a brand new one? We run a current-generation drive against a two generation-old disk to measure the potential performance and battery life gains you might expect.
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USB 2.0, FireWire, Or eSATA: Which Interface Should You Use?Jan 21, 2010 - in Reviews
Adding external storage to your PC can be a mess if you aren't familiar with the various interfaces in play. Should you go for compatibility with USB 2.0 or is FireWire a better choice? What about eSATA, which matches native hard drive performance?
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Hi-Rely RAIDFrame: External Disk-To-Disk Backup Via eSATAJan 15, 2010 - in Reviews
Are we ready for high-capacity RAID solutions for our backup needs? Today we're looking at an external device from Highly Reliable Systems that connects to your machine through a single eSATA interface and supports up to 15 drives in a 3U enclosure.
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Super Talent's 512GB RAIDDrive: RAID On An Add-In CardJan 5, 2010 - in Reviews
Super Talent takes advantage of a powerful Areca RAID controller and four flash SSDs to deliver next-generation storage performance from a PCI Express add-in card. We got out hands on the 512GB RAIDDrive, which, you'll be happy to know, is bootable.
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Can Bargain SSDs Give Windows A Quantum Performance Leap?Dec 30, 2009 - in Reviews
Do you have a case of the boot-up blues? Are app load times sucking your will to live? Everybody knows that SSDs can accelerate certain system tasks, but can an affordable SSD deliver a quantum leap in everyday Windows tasks? We did the tests
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Do You Need A New Hard Drive With Your Windows 7 Upgrade?Dec 30, 2009 - in Reviews
There are two good reasons for a hard drive upgrade. Reason one: hard drives have become faster and cheaper per gigabyte. Reason two: Windows 7 should be able to take greater advantage of additional storage horsepower. We put these theories to the test.
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Managing Backup: Three Software Solutions ComparedDec 25, 2009 - in Reviews
Portable hard drives are great backup targets. But should you use the ubiquitous Windows utility, a higher-end tool, or a brainless, consumer-friendly solution? We looked at Windows 7 Backup, True Image 2010 Home by Acronis, and Rebit’s consumer backup.
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ioXtreme PCI Express SSDs Anticipate SATA 6 Gb/s PerformanceDec 15, 2009 - in Reviews
Fusion-io has produced enterprise-class flash-based SSDs since 2007. But the firm now offers PCI Express-based flash devices for enthusiasts at more attractive price points. Today, we're looking at the ioXtreme and ioXtreme Pro to see how they stack up.
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Watch Blu-ray And Burn DVDs: Three Low-Cost SolutionsDec 2, 2009 - in Reviews
Combo drives have a long history of bringing value to people with simple burning needs. As prices for expensive Blu-ray media drops, we review three low-cost drives that can read high-priced content and write to the most value-oriented formats.
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Perfect Consumer Backup With Seagate And RebitNov 12, 2009 - in Reviews
Seagate’s Replica is a portable hard drive with automatic backup, versioning, and disaster recovery features to make backup a no-brainer. The product works so well that it deserves our rare Best of Tom’s Award.
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Picking A Hard Drive For Your NAS: New Green Beats Old SpeedNov 6, 2009 - in Reviews
When it comes to mechanical hard drive performance, 7,200 RPM drives are considered the fastest. But does that convention apply in a NAS environment as well? We compare network storage performance with a handful of Samsung's "green" drives to see.
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Laptop Storage: 640GB And 500GB Drives From WD And FujitsuNov 2, 2009 - in Reviews
We're looking at two new notebook hard drives today: Fujitsu’s 500GB 2.5" disk and WD’s brand new 640GB 2.5" model (the largest notebook drive you can buy). The capacities on both products are outstanding, but neither drive is completely perfect.
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Three Generations Compared: Is Your DVD Burner Outdated?Oct 30, 2009 - in Reviews
DVD burners are extremely cheap. Obviously, it makes good sense to buy a $30 drive if you don't have one yet, but is it worth replacing an existing drive with a newer one? We compared three product generations from Sony/NEC between 16x and 24x speeds.