Monthly Archives: April 2009

3 Minutes to 3 Terabytes

It truly is a beautiful thing when something just works. This is especially true with computers. High capacity storage has become almost a commodity with the price of an external 1 TB USB hovering around $100. All you have to … Continue reading

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Running ZFS over iSCSI as a VMware vmfs store

ZFS is a file system that has changed storage system rules as we currently know them and continues to do so. It is with no doubt the best architecture to date and now you can use it for your VMware … Continue reading

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8 Questions other NAS Companies hope you don’t ask

Choosing a proper NAS device for your office or home has never been more important in light of the current economy. Pick the wrong one, and what may seem like a bargain can quickly end up wasting precious time and … Continue reading

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LinkStation Mini sports 1TB in Palm-sized NAS

Buffalo Technology on Tuesday introduced its LinkStation Mini, a new miniature 1 terabyte (TB) Network Attached Storage System. The device is coming in May for US$699, and will soon be joined by a 500GB version. The LinkStation Mini combines two … Continue reading

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