Servers & Storage Channel
News and Analysis
Behind The Scenes Building The InteropNet
Network engineers are busy preparing the network infrastructure for the multi-vendor InteropNet that will support the upcoming Interop conference. Preview the action in our video.
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Architectures
Network Monitoring Tool Eases Troubleshooting For Utility
Technicians at Bristol Virginia Utilities no longer have to hit the road to diagnose network problems, saving time and money.
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- Big Switch's OpenFlow Controller Guns for SDN Leadership
- Calculating the Cost of Full Disk Encryption
- Is Intel's Romley for You? Getting the Most Out of the Xeon E5-2600
- Data Center Pricing Schedules: Driving Positive Vendor Behavior
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Reviews & Workshops
How to Set Up Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
Cisco Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEXs) provide ToR connectivity for Nexus 5000 and 7000 series switches. This 9-step plan shows you how to bring a FEX online, and includes configuration tips and code examples.
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Blogs
Understanding VMware VAAI Offloads And Unloads
March 26, 2014 12:01 PM
Posted by Howard Marks
In the short time that VAAI has allowed storage administrators to offload tasks from servers to storage arrays in virtualized data centers, the functionality has evolved to produce arrays that eliminate most I/O.
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Separating Storage Startups From Upstarts
March 21, 2014 01:00 PM
Posted by Howard Marks
Some new storage vendors stand out from other startups by being successful with not only with their technology, but in selling product. IT buyers shouldn't discount them.
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Will Microservers Put Blade Servers Out To Pasture?
March 14, 2014 01:19 PM
Posted by Jim O'Reilly
The blade server market is under pressure with the rise of microservers, which are becoming more powerful.
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Hybrid DIMMs And The Quest For Speed
March 12, 2014 01:47 PM
Posted by Jim O'Reilly
SanDisk's UltraDIMM technology and Viking's ArxCis meld flash with DRAM for super-fast performance and could prove game changers for the storage industry.
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How Flash Storage Adds Value To The Network
March 10, 2014 02:24 PM
Posted by Frank J. Ohlhorst
Flash storage offers a combination of speed, reliability and scalability benefits, which translates to increased productivity and operational savings for the enterprise.
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Can One Size Fit All in the Data Center?
March 06, 2014 02:52 PM
Posted by Doug Hazelman
In the data center, bigger doesn't always mean better, and the "one size fits all" approach may be asking for far too much in a complex and varied environment.
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