Short and sweet: how to choose a RAID/HBA controller for the server
RAID controllers have not left and are not going to, on the contrary, hardware controllers for NVME and PCI Express drives (including M2 format drives) are entering the market. The abundance of drives and software features of RAID/HBA make you approach this choice as responsibly as possible, otherwise you may lose data.
RAID controllers have not left and are not going to, on the contrary, hardware controllers for NVME and PCI Express drives (including M2 format drives) are entering the ...
What can Synology be replaced with in the conditions of sanctions. Part 2: Choosing a software
The most difficult thing is not even to pick up packages to replace Synology services with free ones, but to support their work, promptly responding to glitches and updates. This is not an easy, but doable task that can be completed in a few weeks.
Installing applications, configuring services
Having planned the storage, I proceed to installing the software. Docker is already installed, and now I will install MergerFS and SnapRAID file system support for the archived data array. For example ...
Guide to buying used servers
Your business has already grown so much that you need your own server for CRM, MySQL or virtualization, but the prices for server hardware upset you? In this article, we will tell you how to save up to 100 times on buying used server hardware and not regret buying it. Server equipment has a huge safety margin, it can operate 24/7 for years and decades. And if you are not worried about the lack of warranty and support, but there is a desire to buy a top server at the price of a good mobile phone ...
Intel Xeon D-1600 processor family
Intel has updated the Broadwell-DE series of embedded processors for Edge applications. First of all, the frequency of each of the cores has increased, support for 4 10GBe network controllers has appeared and the performance of QAT technology has increased.
We first got acquainted with the Broadwell-DE series processors in 2015. Now, four years after the initial release of this series of SoCs, Intel is releasing the 1600 Xeon D processor line, and in this article, we will discuss what's new ...
RAID as the main attribute of the server
In this article, we will look at the advantages offered by RAID arrays and compare four IDE RAID controllers from manufacturers such as 3ware, Adaptec, HighPoint and Promise.
Today hard drive manufacturers are very tough competition among themselves. In this struggle, they are forced to increase the volume of their hard drives, releasing larger and larger disks. Unfortunately, the volume of media is often counterbalanced by their reliability. Most HDD manufacturers have already reduced the ...
Why Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 did not go to the masses
To date, no major vendor has announced support for Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 processors. In this article, we'll talk about why.
To date, no major vendor such as Dell EMC, HPE, Inspur, Lenovo, QCT, Huawei or Supermicro has announced support for Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 processors. Other vendors such as Wiwynn, Gigabyte, and Tyan also say they have no plans to support the Platinum 9200 series. HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) will support the Platinum 9200 when it closes the Cray acquisition, ...
Dell server buying guide
Dell servers are known primarily for their customers - the largest American corporations, including government organizations, use Dell equipment. And for any customer, the Dell symbol is a sign of excellence in quality control, performance, functionality and service support. This article is a quick guide to the Dell server models available in early 2011.
Over the past few months, Dell has meticulously refined its PowerEdge server lineup, adding reliability, performance, and the ability to ...
QNAP Storage Data Management Technologies for Business Users
In this article, we will look at modern technologies that QNAP uses for its top NAS-s. These technologies provide flexibility in configuring LUNs, volumes and folders, creating and administering iSCSI volumes, as well as managing disk shelves and scaling. Simply put, here's a look at how NAS becomes an enterprise storage system.
Starting with home and small office products, QNAP has gradually expanded its lineup to offer enterprise-grade storage systems that flexibly scale with expansion ...
Synology DS1010+ review: keep your data in business class
This is a 5-disk file server, expandable to 10 disks using an external module. This NAS has a 2-core processor that can achieve speeds of up to 200 MB/s, and the third generation Synology Disk Station Manager with a multitasking web-based window interface allows you to make any settings faster and easier. What is interesting about this NAS for small businesses and what are its fundamental differences from competitors, we will consider in this article.
Today, those who choose a NAS for ...
Disk arrays and NAS servers ProWare
... on the network.
SAN
(Storage Area Network) - storage area network. With this storage architecture ... applied. All models support RAID ADG (RAID 6) according to R ... or tower design, with Intel Pentium Dual Core or Core 2 ... 0 enterprise series uses hardware RAID controllers (cache memory 128- ... 1, JBOD (need to refer RAID controller specification)
Network Client Support ... Roaming
Yes
Yes
RAID Extensions
Yes
Yes
Migrating RAID Levels
N/ ... are combined into RAID of various levels, including RAID 6, which ...
