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SecurStor 2500 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

SecurStor 2500 RAID is designed as a high-performance and high-availability solution, with multiple configuration options providing available No Single Point of Failure redundancy for up-to 64 TB of multi-host cluster-capable storage.

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SecurStor 12000/16000 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

SecurStor 12000/16000 RAID series are high performance cost effective IDE-to- Ultra160 SCSI or 2 Gb Fibre RAID solutions for workgroups, departmental or LAN storage needs. Scalable from 80 GB to 4TB with up-to (16) IDE hard disk drives.

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A Better RAID Strategy for High Capacity Drives in Mainframe Storage by Oracle Corporation

December 21, 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper demonstrates that RAID 6 is less capable to prevent data loss with today's large capacity SATA and SAS HDDs. It will also share Oracle's designs to mitigate this risk. The integrity of customers' data is in jeopardy if these large capacity SATA/SAS HDDs are simply packaged into a RAID 6 group without additional mitigation.

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Overcoming problems with RAID by Dell, Inc. and Intel

August 27, 2009 - (Free Research)

In this expert webcast, learn how to recognize and deal with common RAID issues in storage arrays.

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10 Red Hat® Linux™ Tips and Tricks by Global Knowledge

December 2008 - (Free Research)

Global Knowledge and Red Hat have assembled 10 Tips and Tricks from Red Hat Certified Engineers® (RHCEs) to give you a quick reference guide to help you navigate Red Hat® Linux™ systems.

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DataNAS XP by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

The DataNAS XP is designed with performance in mind integrating Pentium Technology, Gigabit connectivity and low cost IDE resources to produce a reliable and economical NAS Filer. The DataNAS XP is scalable from 240GB to 2TB of storage capacity and provides unified file data access for your mixed environment clients without expensive licenses.

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Functional IOPS in VDI with Dell Compellent by Dell Compellent

August 2011 - (Free Research)

This paper documents the value that Dell Compellent Data Progression technology adds to a VDI environment by providing RAID 10 performance and space utilization comparable to RAID 5.

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Uptime and the Value of Clustering for Linux Servers by Global Knowledge

August 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper explores the need for uptime, explains the three components that contribute to uptime, reviews some of the problems with existing enterprise server management, provides a clear definition of clustering, and finally gives an honest explanation of what it can and can’t offer your organization.

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DataShare by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

DataShare is a dual-function server that performs both CD/DVD File Sharing tasks as well as NAS File Data Archiving. It is the first CD/DVD server available in the market that combines these unique features in one easy-to-use solution.

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Dell Server Solutions - Server Hardware Configuration by Dell, Inc. and Intel

April 2011 - (Free Research)

All Servers are essentially the same, featuring the same basic hardware. The appearance and performance of the hardware in a particular server is what makes the difference. Learn more about Server Hardware such as Processors, Hard Drives, RAM, RAID, and Network Controller Cards in this video.

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7 Ways Dell Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization by Dell Compellent

March 2009 - (Free Research)

As enterprises turn to server virtualization to enhance IT flexibility while reducing costs, Server virtualization solutions such as VMware Infrastructure software are helping organizations achieve those goals by abstracting applications from physical resources. Read this paper for 7 Ways Dell Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization.

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Transforming Your Backup Through Data De-Duplication by Quantum Corporation

June 2008 - (Free Research)

Quantum's solutions allow data de-duplication technology to become part of a complete backup and retention solution set that also includes conventional disk backup, tape, replication, and encryption.

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NetStor MVD NAS by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

NetStor MVD NAS is extremely versatile and scalable solution. Up-to (6) Gigabit NIC's per system, up-to (15) separate hardware driven RAID's, Snapshot file system for instant file restoration, local or remote tape backup options. Web based administration interface, native Windows file security.

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2012 Trends to Watch: Storage by ComputerWeekly.com

February 2012 - (Free Research)

Ovum analyses data growth, big data, disk shortages, public cloud storage, flash memory, and other storage trends.

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E-Guide: Purchasing hardware for SQL Server by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

January 2012 - (Free Research)

SQL Server performance is highly dependent on how you configure your server's storage subsystems. With that in mind, this e-guide dives into a benefit/cost comparison of the increasingly popular solid-state drive (SSD) trend and explains some of the top mistakes people make when purchasing hardware for SQL Server.

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Key Considerations When Planning a Virtual Desktop Deployment by VMware and NetApp

May 2011 - (Free Research)

Read these key considerations with regard to storage and learn how NetApp can make more efficient use of disk space via thin provisioning, improve storage utilization by eliminating VM redundancies, and maintain RAID 10 protection with half the disk normally required.

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Key Considerations for Backup and Recovery by Nexsan

September 2011 - (Free Research)

This paper will examine how to architect storage subsystems to provide efficient protection as part of the backup and recovery process. Read on to learn more.

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If it's Just a Disk, Why the Reliability Gap Between Vendors? by Nexsan

September 2011 - (Free Research)

If all storage array vendors buy disk drives from the same small set of disk manufacturers then why is there such a big reliability gap between storage vendors? This white paper seeks to gain insight into this question.

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Optimize VMware Environments with the Smartest Virtualized Storage by Dell Compellent

July 2011 - (Free Research)

Data center virtualization not only consolidates IT resources and boosts efficiency, but increases flexibility, performance and availability. By combining storage virtualization by Compellent with server virtualization by VMware, users know their data center will operate efficiently today and adapt to change tomorrow.

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Storage Center SAN Demo: Maximizing Storage Efficiency and Utilization by Dell Compellent

July 2011 - (Free Research)

Fluid data architecture allows you to quickly go in and see exactly what's going on. This brief, two and a half minute long videocast shows you how.

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Next Generation Management Software for Blade Environments by HP and Intel

March 2009 - (Free Research)

One approach being used to reduce complexity and TCO in the data center is the implementation of new management software for blade servers, increasing business value and trimming expenses that vex IT budgets and divert important resources for transformational projects.

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Server Optimization, Hardware and Virtualization by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

January 2012 - (Free Research)

In this expert e-guide, find out how to optimize SQL Server with the right choices for hardware, storage devices, and virtualization. Inside, find articles on: what not to do when purchasing hardware; if solid-state storage devices are worth the cost; hardware and risk considerations for an inevitable virtualization initiative.

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Best Practices for Managing Storage in a Virtual Server Environment by Dell Compellent

September 2011 - (Free Research)

This expert e-guide outlines the top 5 tips for managing storage in a virtual server environment and also divulges a set of best practices for using server virtualization in your storage environment. Read on to learn more.

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Data Progression The Industry's Only Proven Automated Tiered Storage by Dell Compellent

May 2011 - (Free Research)

Most of the established tiering "solutions" fail to deliver on the potential benefits of Automated Tiered Storage. Check out this brief data sheet to learn about the exception.

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The Architectural Advantages of Compellent Automated Tiered Storage by Dell Compellent

November 2010 - (Free Research)

With the recent profusion of tiered storage solutions into the enterprise storage market, organizations are increasingly adopting tiering strategies to accommodate rapid data growth while controlling costs. Yet most solutions fail to maximize the potential benefits of tiered storage. Read this white paper to learn more.

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