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- BackBlaze reveals how to build petabyte storage arrays for a 10th of the cost
- The secret"The secret to the BackBlaze formula is that it uses a custom case, off-the-shelf hardware parts, and open source software."And I thought the secret was that {DELL, SUN, AMAZON, ...} use proprietary cases, custom components and commercial software with engineering compromised by the corporate imperative to deliver shareholder rather...
- Tags: storage, Backblaze, storage array
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Backblaze reveals how to build petabyte storage arrays for a 10th of the cost
- Online storage provider BackBlaze has opened up its kimono and offered detailed specs on how it builds high-density 67TB storage arrays for less than $8000 each. IT departments can use this blueprint to save a ton of money on storage arrays. by Jason Hiner
- Tags: Storage Array, Backblaze, Ip storage, Storage, Hardware, Jason Hiner
- Blog posts 2009-09-02
- Western Digital begins shipping in-house SiliconDrive III SSDs
- Western Digital today announced that it has begun shipping its new SiliconDrive III solid-state drive product family based on technology from its March 2009 acquisition of SiliconSystems and featuring feature faster read/write speeds, increased capacities and mechanical scalability, the company says. SiliconDrive III...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Storage Array, Western Digital Corp., Register, WD, Serial ATA, Ip storage, Storage, Hardware, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-16
- HP StorageWorks Oracle on VMware ZDB Solution Using the XP Storage Array Implementation Guide
- The Oracle database on VMware ZDB Solution enables people to back up an Oracle database residing on a VMware virtual machine with minimal impact on the database, virtual machine, and ESX server. This combination enables snapshot or mirroring of the database data. The snapshot or mirrored volumes can then be...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., HP StorageWorks, Microsoft Windows XP, Storage Array, Server, VMware Inc., Oracle Database, VMware Zero Downtime Backup Solution, Virtualization, Backups, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2009-02-01
- Achieving Flexible Storage Scalability:The Case for Enterprise Modular Storage Arrays
- Achieving flexible storage scalability: The Case for Enterprise Modular Storage Arrays For Business on a data growth path, the management of storage creates numerous problems, including business disruptions when upgrading and the need for greater availability and scaling flexibility. Partner with NEC to deal with this challenge....
- Tags: Storage Array, NEC Corp., Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-01-01
- PowerVault MD3000 and MD3000i: Array Tuning Best Practices
- This paper is intended to guide MD3000 and MD3000i customers through the advanced processes behind tuning their storage array to best suit their individual needs. Presented within are the best practices that must be observed in performance tuning a first generation firmware (06.XX.XX.XX) and second generation firmware (07.XX.XX.XX) storage array....
- Tags: Dell PowerVault, Performance, Storage Array, Best Practice, Ip storage, Performance Management, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware
- White papers 2008-12-01
- Safeway Insurance Uses Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Arrays to Increase I/O Performance for a Critical SQL Server Application by 20 Percent
- A storage I/O bottleneck hampered the performance of Safeway Insurance's online application for independent insurance agents, undermining sales efforts. A Dell EqualLogic PS Series Storage Area Network SAN enabled Safeway to eliminate the bottleneck, add new capabilities to the online application, and reduce storage administration time. A Dell EqualLogic PS...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Online Application, Microsoft SQL Server, I/O, SAN, Storage Array, Dell EqualLogic, Server, Safeway Plc., Insurance, Storage, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Hardware
- Case studies 2008-09-01
- Deploying Microsoft SQL Server With Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series Storage Arrays
- This white paper provides a reference design, architectural overview, and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition with SP2 with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 with SP2. This architecture is presented as an integrated solution that uses Dell PowerEdge R805 servers and Dell EqualLogic PS5000-series iSCSI storage...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Storage Array, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Ip storage, Storage, Databases, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2008-09-01
- Maximizing the Benefits of Dell EqualLogic Storage Arrays
- This paper discusses the winning combination of Dell and Symantec, working together to provide the most cost-effective, easy to use solution while providing the critical security, simple yet comprehensive manageability, and scalability to grow into the right size solution.
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Benefit, Storage Array, Dell EqualLogic, Ip storage
- White papers 2008-07-01
- Deploying Microsoft SQL Server With Dell PowerVault MD1120 Storage Array With Database Mirroring
- This white paper provides a reference design architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge servers with Dell MD1120 storage using database mirroring to provide a low-cost solution with high availability. Using proven best practices, this paper summarizes those recommendations to provide a robust...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Storage Array, Microsoft Corp., Storage, Databases, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2008-07-01
- cp009294.exe 2008-06-10 (Windows)
- This package supports the following driver models:HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array Device HP XP48 SCSI Array Device HP XP256 SCSI Array Device HP A5236A SCSI Enclosure Services SES Device Compaq HSG80 CCL HP...
- Tags: Storage, Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage
- Software downloads 2008-06-10
- cp009295.exe 2008-06-10 (Windows)
- This package supports the following driver models:HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array Device HP XP48 SCSI Array Device HP XP256 SCSI Array Device HP A5236A SCSI Enclosure Services SES Device Compaq HSG80 CCL HP...
- Tags: Storage, Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage
- Software downloads 2008-06-10
- cp009293.exe 9.1.7.17 (Windows)
- Click on the following links for the driver package readme info:.../extract/Readme.txt This package supports the following driver models:QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array Device HP XP48 SCSI Array Device HP...
- Tags: Storage, Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage
- Software downloads 2008-06-10
- cp009292.exe 9.1.7.17 (Windows)
- Click on the following links for the driver package readme info:.../extract/Readme.txt This package supports the following driver models:Compaq 2Gb 6-Port Fibre Channel Switch Agent QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array...
- Tags: Storage, Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage
- Software downloads 2008-06-10
- cp008438.exe 9.1.6.15 (Windows)
- Click on the following links for the driver package readme info:.../extract/Readme.txt This package supports the following driver models:Compaq 2Gb 6-Port Fibre Channel Switch Agent QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array...
- Tags: Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage, Storage, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-12-07
- cp008439.exe 9.1.6.15 (Windows)
- Click on the following links for the driver package readme info:.../extract/Readme.txt This package supports the following driver models:QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter HP StorageWorks EVA 3000 Storage Array Controller Device HP XP1024 SCSI Array Device HP XP128 SCSI Array Device HP XP512 SCSI Array Device HP XP48 SCSI Array Device HP...
- Tags: Storage, Storage Array, Microsoft Windows, Ip storage
- Software downloads 2007-12-07
- Edison Group TCO White Paper: EMC, NetApp, and HP Midrange Storage Arrays
- Edison Group analysts put the management software of an HP Enterprise Virtual Array EVA system through a series of typical day-to-day storage management tasks. The same tasks were also evaluated on similar systems from NetApp and EMC. This study demonstrates how the superior user interface and virtualization...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Storage Array, TCO, EMC Corp., NetApp, Storage, Storage Management, Hardware
- White papers 2007-11-01
- EMC, NetApp, and HP Midrange Storage Arrays
- Many factors contribute to the ownership cost for enterprise storage. These include but are not limited to: physical capacity relative to physical space requirements, performance capacity for data transfer and system reaction time, software maintenance and updates, expandability and flexibility, hardware purchase price, software licensing costs, hardware expansion or upgrade...
- Tags: Software, Hewlett-Packard Co., Storage Array, TCO, EMC Corp., NetApp, Edison Group, Roi/Tco, Storage, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware
- White papers 2007-11-01
- SQL Server 2005 With IBM System Storage DS8000 & DS4000: Best Practices Guide
- This paper provides design, configuration, and planning information for implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with IBM System Storage arrays. It covers some of the new storage-related features of IBM System Storage arrays, and how they impact the decisions when one deploys and manages a large SQL Server 2005 environment. The...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Storage, Storage Array, Best Practice, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, IBM Corp., Ip storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2007-10-30
- Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition With SP2 Using the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI Storage Array
- This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge servers with the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage array. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Microsoft, this white paper documents "Best practices" that can help speed...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerVault, Microsoft SQL Server, Service Pack 2, Storage Array, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Ip storage, Storage Management, Servers, Databases, Enterprise Software, Storage, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2007-10-01
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