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Latest — Oct 16, 2024

Solidigm D5-P5336 60TB Drive with QNAP

At Gitex this year, I encountered the world's largest SSD: a U.2 60TB Solidigm drive ( D5-P5336) . As a storage enthusiast, I was immediately fascinated, especially thinking about its potential in a QNAP NAS setup. The drive was sitting there unassumingly at the QNAP stand—yet it represented

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QNAP Airgap+ : Software defined Airgap

Air-gaps are one of the oldest and most reliable methods to keep critical information secure. In this section, let's dive into what a traditional air gap is and how QNAP's Airgap+ modernizes this trusted strategy for today's digital environment. What is an Air-gap? An

Keep Your Air Gap Intact: Avoid Risky Interactions

The recent breach of European air-gapped government systems shows how supposedly isolated environments can be compromised through USB-based infiltration. This incident highlights the challenges of maintaining true air-gapped security, which led us to write this article. An air-gapped system is supposed to be completely disconnected from any network, ensuring that

One Year with Remarkable2 : 3 Features I Wish It Had

After using the Remarkable tablet for a year, I’ve grown to love its minimalist design and distraction-free focus on note-taking. However, a few key features could make it even more convenient and user-friendly. here is my wishlist 1. Fingerprint Sensor for Quick Login A fingerprint sensor would be a

Why Power Loss Protection (PLP) is important for Enterprise SSDs

Introduction Enterprise SSDs differ from consumer SSDs in speed, durability, reliability, and efficiency. A key feature that ensures the reliability of these drives is Power Loss Protection (PLP) which prevents data corruption or loss during unexpected power outages. This article explains how PLP works, with a focus on capacitors and

Synology Guide for End users in 2024

This guide is designed for end users who are considering a Synology NAS for personal use. It covers the basics of NAS, essential terminology, practical things you can do with a NAS, tips on selecting the right model, and a few popular models suited for home users. It is not

NComputing vSpace Pro LTS vs. vSpace Pro Enterprise: A Detailed Feature Comparison

NComputing offers two editions of vSpace Pro tailored for different organizational needs: vSpace Pro LTS (Long-Term Support) and vSpace Pro Enterprise. In this short article we will discuss the difference between the two. Here is a TLDR summary for you if you don't like a long read . TL;

When would the Seagate Exos 30TB be available in UAE ?

Reader's question( edited for clarity ) : I don't see a 30TB drive on your website or amazon. When can we expect its release in the UAE, and what are the specifications? Though Seagate announced the drive in January, yet pricing details for distributors remain undisclosed and there

Data deduplication, compression, and compaction in QNAP

The QNAP QuTS hero operating system utilizes the ZFS file system, which inherently supports inline deduplication and inline compression. However, to enhance efficiency, especially considering the 4K block size, QNAP has also incorporated data compaction into QuTS hero. This process of compaction occurs prior to deduplication. Here's a

Warranty on LTO tapes and replacement

TL;DR: The short read is that * LTO tapes come with a limited lifetime warranty, typically lasting around 4-5 years, but it does not cover wear and tear. * Failures with LTO tapes are rare, with return rates almost zero, * In most cases, issues arise with the tape drive rather than