Monthly Archives: July 2009
btrfs: a brief comparison with ZFS
lwn.net has an overview of the history of the btrfs filesystem (wikipedia link). He also touches on the difference and similarities between btrf and ZFS, Sun’s Zetabyte File System, something that I was most intersted in: “People often ask about … Continue reading
NAS units let PCs share data
Jefferson Graham from USAToday looks at NAS devices produced by Western Digital (WDC), Iomega and Seagate (STX) that appeal to different audiences: premium, budget and small business: “They look like hard drives, but they act unlike any hard drives you’ve … Continue reading
10 great things about FreeNAS
Learn FreeNAS has a post with the top10 reasons why FreeNAS should be considered when setting up Network Attached Storage: It works It is free Low system requirements Supports Windows, Mac, Linux and FreeBSD RSYNC iSCSI Media Streaming RAID ZFS … Continue reading
2009 Channel Contenders: Server Virtualization
ChannelWeb has an overview of top-10 companies for (storage) virtualisation: When you think virtualization, you likely think of VMware. But there are plenty of other sever virtualizationoptions available to solution providers, according to the 2009 CRN Channel Contenders survey. The … Continue reading
Buffalo LinkStation Mini SSD – NAS review
ITPro has a review of the Buffalo Linkstation Mini SSD. Buffalo created this NAS device with the aim to make it as quiet and small as possible. Does using SSD drives make a difference? Titled LS-WSS240GL/R1, the 240GB device houses … Continue reading
Thecus multiple RAID setup (Video Tutorial)
Thecus has uploaded a new video tutorial featuring multiple RAID setup. To help with using the latest AJAX interface to configure multiple RAID, a step-by-step video clip is available (below). The Thecus® N5500 provides a unique multiple RAID function, allowing … Continue reading
Storage Virtualisation in Local Governments Worldwide Booms
As governments around the globe feel the economic pinch, many are realizing the benefits of storage virtualisation – risk avoidance, productivity increases, cost containment, investment protection, and more. DataCore Software, the leading provider of storage virtualisation, business continuity and disaster recovery … Continue reading
LSI RAID controller cards based on 6Gb SAS Technology
LSI Corporation launched in the channel a new generation of high-performance MegaRAID SATA+SAS RAID controller cards based on 6Gb/s SAS technology. With new 6Gb/s SAS product features and support for SATA, SAS and solid-state drives (SSDs), the MegaRAID 9200 series … Continue reading
Linksys NMH405 NAS Media Hub 500GB: $230
Amazon offers a $50 credit when you buy their Linksys by Cisco 500 GB Media Hub with LCD. So it’s $279.99 – $50 instant savings (credited to your account) + free shipping = $229.99 shipped! Features include a 500gb hard … Continue reading
HP, IBRIX, LSI, ONStor and scale-out NAS
John Webster from CNet has a look at the recent NAS/Data Storage takeovers: HP bought Ibrix and LSI acquired ONstor. He looks at the different company, how they complement each other and what effects the takeovers may have. Everything changes … Continue reading
