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Can software RAID be faster than hardware RAID?

Can software RAID be faster than hardware RAID?depends on the applicationi have several raid setups on my home lan, the latest one being a dedicated win2003 server w/ highpoint 2320 rocketraid card. the card doesn't have a dedicated processor for the raid 5 calculations, BUT storing is the only...

Tags: Storage, software, RAID, hardware, CPU, software RAID

Discussion threads 2007-04-25

Can software RAID be faster than hardware RAID?

Of course. Here's how.As the comments on my recent post Apple's new kick-butt file system showed, some folks can't believe that software RAID could be faster than a modern hardware RAID system. But it can. Not only that, it will be increasingly common in the years to come. Later, I'll...

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Blog posts 2007-04-24

Designing RAID Adapters to Work With Windows

Much confusion exists about how Microsoft Windows operating systems use storage devices such as RAID adapters. This paper discusses how to design RAID hardware and drivers so that they work well with Windows and meet the requirements of the Windows Logo Program. In this paper, a hardware RAID implementation is...

Tags: Software RAID, Adapter, Microsoft Windows, RAID, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2006-11-09

Hardware RAID Vs. Software RAID: Which Implementation Is Best for My Application?

In the last couple of years, RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks technology has grown from a server option to a data protection requirement. The first implementations of RAID in 1990 were very expensive controller boards with high-performance I/O processors that were as powerful as the host CPU. At that...

Tags: Software, Software RAID, RAID, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2006-03-01

Configuring and Managing Software RAID With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3

Hardware-based RAID controllers have long been the preferred method for implementing RAID storage because they offload the management of RAID arrays onto a separate processor, freeing precious system CPU cycles for other tasks. However, the price/performance ratio of CPUs has decreased, making software-based RAID a viable alternative for system administrators...

Tags: Software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software RAID, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, RAID, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2004-03-01

Implementing Software RAID on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Software RAID is an inexpensive storage method offering fault tolerance and enhanced disk read-write performance. This white paper defines and compares three levels of software RAID, contrasts hardware and software RAID, and details the steps necessary to implement software RAID on Dell PowerEdge servers running the Microsoft Windows Server 2003...

Tags: Software, Software RAID, Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Server, Dell PowerEdge, RAID, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2003-08-01

Hardware RAID vs. Software RAID

To make informed disk array purchase decisions, it is important to look beyond a discussion of the different RAID levels and also understand the differences between software and hardware-based RAID implementations. Software-based arrays are typically the least expensive to implement. Conversely, the true cost of this implementation can increase dramatically...

Tags: LSI Logic Corp., Software, Software RAID, Disk Array, RAID, Storage, Hardware

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Runescape graphic glitchesAh yes, RunescapeAh yes, Runescape.Looks like they just went "HD."Just looked at a trailer and watched the game (can't actually play high def without being a member).Wow - they've done a lot in the new HD version. Full screen and hardware acceleration!For the longest time, Runescape has, in...

Tags: Games, RuneScape, hardware, game

Discussion threads 2008-07-04

Google Talk isn't the only iPhone optimized IM client

Google Talk isn't the only iPhone optimized IM clientWhat about BlackBerry?I love how Google helps out the iPhone with a better user interface for "mobile web." In my opinion smartphones need more and more internet applications that just work with the smaller screens and limited memory and processing speeds....

Tags: Handhelds, iPhone-optimized IM client, developers need, Apple iPhone, Google Talk, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-04

Runescape graphic glitches

Spending the American July 4th holiday with friends and family is a wonderful break from the daily routine. Imagine my surprise when a lively 12-year old proudly showed me the graphics problems he discovered in Runescape, an online game. According to this young bug-hunter: It all...

Tags: Graphics, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-07-04

MSFT's acquisition of Powerset is not about search

The recent $100 million acquisition of Powerset, the semantic search engine company, by Microsoft looks to be more to do with advertising than beefing up the software giants' search capabilities. So far, Powerset has only demonstrated its technology against Wikipedia. It's a neat exhibit but it is...

Tags: Acquisition, Yahoo! Inc., Contextual Advertising, MSFT, Search, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2008-07-04

Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign

A Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign is circulating online using email as propagation vector, attempting to trick users into visiting a Storm Worm infected host, where a multitude of what looks like over five different exploits attempt to automatically infect the visitors next to the malware binary fireworks.exe. Historically, Storm...

Tags: Software, Malware, Worm, Exploit, Storm Worm, Day Vulnerability, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-07-04

TechForward advocates the cause of temporary ownership

I have been MEANING to write about the Los Angeles-based start-up TechForward for weeks now, but felt like I didn't have enough time to write the truly thoughtful post that it deserved. Now, I'm forcing myself to get off my butt, strangely enough, because I'm having a moral dilemma over...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Electronics, TechForward, Lebovitz, Retail, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-07-04

JDAFTS (zip)

JDAFTS, which stands for Jones Dykstra & Associates Forensic Tool Suite, includes case data management applications that extend beyond the capabilities of currently-available forensic software applications. JDAFTS is designed for computer forensics, corporate, government, and law enforcement investigators as well as universities. Easy to use, the tool suite allows forensics...

Tags: Web Browser, Jones Dykstra & Associates, JDAFTS, Data Management, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Web Browsers, Storage, Government, Databases, Management, Internet, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-04

USB Drive Data Recovery (exe)

USB drive deleted pictures photos mp3 music songs data files recovery software restore accidentally formatted pen drive file folders. Utility undelete unerase unformat lost missing thumb drive audio video office documents word excel access power point outlook backup. Flash drive restoration tool support windows XP 2003 2000 NT ME 98...

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Software downloads 2008-07-04

3D Flash Menu Builder with Special Text Effects an (exe)

Use this 3D Flash Menu Builder with special text effects as a cool intro designer. With this software easily create high quality 3D flash menu navigation systems that will stun your visitors and wanting them to visit your entire Website. Totally customize the look and feel of the menu navigation...

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Software downloads 2008-07-04

Hard Disk Drive Data Recovery (exe)

Recover retrieve formatted fat 32 16 file system files folders corrupted logically damaged bad sector hard disk drive windows XP 2003 2000 me repair deleted master boot record MBR dos boot record DBR root directory software supports crashed IDE EIDE ATA SATA SCSI laptop desktop pc undelete unformat backup overwritten...

Tags: Hard Drive, Data Recovery, Data Recovery Software, Storage Management, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-07-04

Internet Cyclone (exe)

Internet Cyclone is a easy-to-use, Internet Optimizer for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP designed to automatically optimize your Windows settings which will boost your Internet connection up to 200%. Internet Cyclone is compatible with all modems and high-speed LAN, ISDN, CABLE, DSL, T1 or other connections. This...

Tags: Jordysoft, Internet Cyclone, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-04

Relatives (exe)

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Software downloads 2008-07-04

MS Word Merge Combine or Join Multiple MS Word Doc (exe)

If you want to know how to merge multiple microsoft word documents together, then this software is for you. With this software, you can Easily select a number of ms word documents to combine together. You can also change the order of how the merged documents should be combined. Optionally...

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Software downloads 2008-07-04