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Abstract:
Most operating systems use logical file systems optimized for traditional magnetic hard disk drives (HDD). As a result, users
adopting newer solid state drive (SSD) technology often see poor write-speed performance caused by free space fragmentation.
Learn how new automatic disk maintenance technologies (...)
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disk drives:
Most operating systems use logical file systems optimized for traditional magnetic hard disk drives
(HDD). As a result, users adopting newer solid... ...
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2010-03-11
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Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. This note assess the strengths and weaknesses of its four-CPU rackmount servers. (...)
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disk drives:
Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. Thi...
Published:
1999-08-01
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Abstract:
Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. This note assess the strengths and weaknesses of its four-CPU rackmount servers. (...)
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disk drives:
Compaq Computer Corporation, the #1 volume manufacturer of PC Servers, both US and worldwide, is fighting a strong challenge
by Dell Computer. Thi...
Published:
1999-08-01
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SANs, NAS devices, corporate servers, and high-end workstations all suffer the effects of fragmentation because of their
multiple physical disk drives. This is attributed to the impact of fragmentation on the logical allocation of files and their
physical distribution. The solution to this problem: imple (...)
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disk drives:
... SANs, NAS devices, corporate servers, and high-end workstations all suffer the effects of fragmentation
because of their multiple physical disk drives. ...
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2010-03-11
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Compaq started shipping its eight-CPU Intel servers, the ProLiant 8000 and 8500, in late August. These are the first true
eight-way Intel servers to ship. (...)
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disk drives:
... that segment the PL8000 can function either as a standalone or in a rack, the 8500 must be racked, and
needs other hardware (primarily disk drives) to support ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Compaq started shipping its eight-CPU Intel servers, the ProLiant 8000 and 8500, in late August. These are the first true
eight-way Intel servers to ship. (...)
Excerpt related to
disk drives:
... that segment the PL8000 can function either as a standalone or in a rack, the 8500 must be racked, and
needs other hardware (primarily disk drives) to support ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
In evaluating the relative merits of storage vendors, one important consideration is system availability in the event of
a drive failure. And because of the potential for data loss, the time during which a drive is being rebuilt onto a hot spare
is critical. Demartek compared drive rebuild times for the (...)
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disk drives:
Comparison Test: Storage Drive Rebuild Times and Application Performance Implications. Source: Pillar Data Systems. Document
Type: White ...
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2010-03-11
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Dell began shipping its eight-CPU Intel server, the PowerEdge 8450, in late September. This comes on the heels of Compaq's
shipment of its ProLiant 8000 and 8500. (...)
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disk drives:
... As with most enterprise-class servers, the 8450 must be racked, and needs other hardware (primarily disk
drives) to support its configuration. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Dell began shipping its eight-CPU Intel server, the PowerEdge 8450, in late September. This comes on the heels of Compaq's
shipment of its ProLiant 8000 and 8500. (...)
Excerpt related to
disk drives:
... As with most enterprise-class servers, the 8450 must be racked, and needs other hardware (primarily disk
drives) to support its configuration. ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
The notebook computer market has become one of the remaining battlegrounds for computer manufacturers. Our purpose here is
to define the notebook market segments, describe what the general characteristics of each segment are, and to give users an
idea of what features they can expect for each segment. (...)
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disk drives:
The notebook computer market has become one of the remaining battlegrounds for computer manufacturers. Our purpose here is
to define the notebook ...
Published:
2000-09-25
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Abstract:
IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
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disk drives:
... Storage: Other than the "removable media" area (for DATs or a DLT), the 7000 can only support
two 1.6" or four 1.0" hard disk drives significantly less than ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
IBM's four-CPU servers, the Netfinity 5500 M20 and 7000 M10, yield top notch web-focused benchmark figures, but also very
high price/performance figures for mainstream applications. (...)
Excerpt related to
disk drives:
... Storage: Other than the "removable media" area (for DATs or a DLT), the 7000 can only support
two 1.6" or four 1.0" hard disk drives significantly less than ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
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disk drives:
... Storage: The LH 4r allows the largest quantity of disk drives (8x1.6"
or 12x1.0" high) of any of the offerings by the "Big Four" server manufacturers (Compaq ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Hewlett-Packard's four-CPU rackmount products, the NetServer LH4r and LXr 8000, are aimed at customers who want reliable,
expandable server installations. (...)
Excerpt related to
disk drives:
... Storage: The LH 4r allows the largest quantity of disk drives (8x1.6"
or 12x1.0" high) of any of the offerings by the "Big Four" server manufacturers (Compaq ...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
The term 'PC Server' encompasses a wide range of computing hardware features and functionality. So, how can the entire range
be subdivided into more manageable groups? This note discusses one way of separating them, and the functional characteristics
associated with each group. (...)
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disk drives:
The term 'PC Server' encompasses a wide range of computing hardware features and functionality. So, how can the entire
range be subdivided into mo...
Published:
2000-09-05
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Sun has launched an attempt to break into the ranks of large-scale and enterprise storage system vendors like EMC, IBM, and
Compaq. (...)
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disk drives:
Sun has launched an attempt to break into the ranks of large-scale and enterprise storage system vendors like EMC, IBM, and
Compaq.
Published:
2000-07-13
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Abstract:
Over the past six months, Seagate Technology has made major moves to refocus their majority-owned subsidiary, Seagate Software,
and put all the emphasis on their business intelligence products. These products were acquired in the early to mid-1990's
with the purchase of Crystal Computer Services (Crystal (...)
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disk drives:
Over the past six months, Seagate Technology has made major moves to refocus their majority-owned subsidiary, Seagate Software,
and put all the em...
Published:
1999-10-06
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How to Make Virtualized iSCSI SANs Work for You. Templates and Other Computer Software to Use In Your System Related to Virtualized
iSCSI SANs. Enterprises of all sizes are building flexible storage infrastructures by using iSCSI and virtualization technologies
that let them allocate and shift storage are (...)
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disk drives:
How to Make Virtualized iSCSI SANs Work for You. Templates and Other Computer Software to Use In Your System Related to Virtualized
iSCSI SANs. Ent...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Rack-optimized servers are reported to have increased their quarter-over-quarter unit sales by over 50% (...)
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disk drives:
Rack-optimized servers are reported to have increased their quarter-over-quarter unit sales by over 50%.
Published:
2000-08-17
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Abstract:
How to Find the Right Virtualization Solution for You. Solutions and Other Documents to Define Your Acquisition, In Relation
To the Right Virtualization Solution. Is scrambling to consolidate and virtualize your information systems department frazzling
you and your hardware? Are management and infrastruct (...)
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disk drives:
How to Find the Right Virtualization Solution for You. Solutions and Other Documents to Define Your Acquisition, In Relation
To the Right Virtualiz...
Published:
2010-03-11