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Storage technology explained: Flash vs HDD

By Antony Adshead 02 Apr 2024

In this guide, we examine the differences between flash storage and HDD, the rise of NVMe and much denser formats such as QLC, and whether or not flash will vanquish HDD in the all-flash datacentre Read More

How Software-Enabled Flash could aid SSD management

By Jim Handy 28 Mar 2024

A new development in flash storage could be a flexible option for any large-scale installation, as well as systems with custom software that's tuned for optimum performance. Read More

Flash storage prices rise by 25% as manufacturers chase profitability

By Antony Adshead 02 Apr 2024

Analysis of 30,000-plus drive prices shows cost of flash drives per gigabyte rose sharply since October 2023, as memory manufacturers limit supplies and increase prices Read More

A pseudo-SLC flash primer: Benefits and drawbacks

By Robert Sheldon 24 Jan 2024

Regardless of its use, pseudo-SLC represents a credible option for organizations considering multibit flash over SLC flash. The technology makes MLC and TLC function like SLC. Read More

Dell PowerScale adds new all-flash nodes, with eyes on AI

By Adam Armstrong 21 Feb 2024

Dell has added the latest-generation Intel CPUs, PCIe 5.0 storage and DDR5 RAM to PowerScale, doubling the performance and making it a more attractive fit for AI. Read More

The all-flash datacentre: Mirage or imminent reality?

By Stephen Pritchard 30 Nov 2023

Some say disk is dead and we’re on the cusp of the all-flash datacentre. But when will flash capacity and cost hit a point where it is suited to more than just high-tier storage? Read More

Pseudo-SLC flash storage: What is it, what’s it good for and what does it cost?

By Antony Adshead 01 Mar 2024

Pseudo-SLC takes MLC, TLC flash and changes data storage at cell level to get better endurance and performance, but it’s mostly aimed at edge applications and is costly Read More

IXsystems flagship array goes all-NVMe flash

By Adam Armstrong 15 Nov 2023

The F-Series storage array family is now all-NVMe, bringing new levels of performance and density to IXsystems flagship array as it adds a new option in the NAS storage market. Read More

Pure Storage: Flash ‘startup’ that brings late entrant advantage

By Antony Adshead 18 Dec 2023

Storage profile: We look at Pure Storage, the youngest of the array makers, which comes to market with well-developed flash, hybrid cloud and consumption purchasing models Read More