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Latest — Nov 16, 2024

Synology ActiveProtect DP Series vs Synology DSM

Synology have been showcasing their ActiveProtect DP series in recent months. We saw it most recently in Gitex in October. The anticipated release is expected around mid-January. With ActiveProtect, Synology is leaning towards a subscription-based model in contrast to DSM which is free. The best way to define ActiveProtect DP

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Overland-Tandberg to stop LTO and Focus on RDX instead

Overland-Tandberg, a prominent name in data storage solutions, is reportedly discontinuing its LTO (Linear Tape-Open) product line—including single drives, autoloaders, libraries, and media—to concentrate on its proprietary RDX (Removable Disk) technology. Background In 2011, Tandberg Data acquired RDX technology from ProStor Systems, enhancing its data protection solutions. The

Upgrading from QTS to QuTS Hero: What You Need to Know

Upgrading from QTS to QuTS Hero requires a full reformat- erasing all data on existing drives. QuTS Hero doesnt allow to read QTS disks either . This means backing up is essential. To upgrade or not is mainly down to advanced data protection of QuTS vs the performance of QTS

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

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;