| Corsair Releases Drive Cloning Kit and SSD Software |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: May 6, 2013 - 7:28 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/ssd |
Corsair has announced two new solid-state drive (SSD) related products. The first, the SSD & Hard Disk Drive Cloning Kit, enables users to easily duplicate and transfer data between drives. The kit, which includes a cable and software, is ideal for users upgrading from traditional hard disk drives (HDD) to faster, more rugged Corsair SSDs. In addition, the company announced the Corsair SSD Toolbox, a free software utility which enables users to configure, optimize and monitor their Corsair SSDs.
The SSD & Hard Disk Drive Cloning Kit enables users to move data between a hard drive and SSD by simply selecting the source drive and destination drives and then clicking a button. Designed for users migrating their data to newly installed SSDs, the kit includes data migration software, a USB-to-SATA cable, and Quick Start Guide. The cable supports USB 3.0 and 2.0 delivering transfer rates up to 180 MB/s with USB 3.0 ports, four times faster than USB 2.0.
The Corsair SSD Toolbox software helps Corsair SSD owners to install, configure, optimize, and monitor the health of their drives. The Windows compatible software is available as a free download from the Downloads tab of SSD product pages.
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| Toshiba Launches Canvio Connect Portable Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 30, 2013 - 8:40 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://us.toshiba.com/computers/storage/portable/canvio-connect?cm_mmc... |
Today, Toshiba launched the Canvio Connect, a portable external hard drive that offers up to 2 TB of storage in a new slim and compact form factor and is available in several different colors, including black, silver, blue, red, and white. What sets the Canvio Connect apart from competitive storage offerings currently on the market is its ability to access and share files anytime, anywhere. For the first time ever, a product within Toshiba’s portable hard drive lineup will allow users to back up videos and photos directly from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices that are equipped with Toshiba Storage’s iOS or Android app to the external hard drive.
As long as Toshiba’s Canvio Connect is connected to an Internet-enabled PC that is powered on, users will have complete access to their files, photos, music, and movies from any device –no matter where they are. The Canvio Connect also allows users to share large files and folders instantly. As an additional bonus, the Canvio Connect includes 10 GB of free cloud storage for storing “always available” copies of important files.
Toshiba’s Canvio Connect is pre-formatted NTFS for Windows PC and comes with a NTFS driver for Mac, allowing users to store and access files from their PC and Mac without reformatting. The device also includes a two year limited warranty.
The Canvio Connect will be available for purchase on ToshibaDirect.com and select retailers in mid-May. Pricing for the external hard drive will be USD 99 for 500 GB, USD 109.99 for 750 GB, USD 129.99 for 1 TB, USD 169.99 for 1.5 TB, and USD 189.99 for 2 TB.
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| Toshiba Starts Sales of CompactFlash Memory Card for DSLRs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 29, 2013 - 8:48 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/profile/news/newsrelease/memory/t... |
Toshiba has announced that its new line of high performance CompactFlash (CF) memory cards, the EXCERIA PRO series, is already on sale in the Japanese market. Sales will also follow in Asia, Europe and North America. The initial line-up of 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB cards complies with the new Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2 (VPG-65) standard.
The EXCERIA PRO CF cards integrate Toshiba’s NAND flash memory and specially developed dedicated firmware. They achieve a read speed of 160 MB/s and write speed of 150 MB/s, the highest level yet reported, according to the company.
The new cards are compliant with the CompactFlash Association (CFA) standard CompactFlash Specification Revision 6.1 and compatible with the UDMA7 high speed interface, ensuring they can support high performance DSLRs to the fullest. The cards are also compatible with the latest “Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2” standard, VPG-65. VPG-65 secures Full HD video capture streams at a minimum write speed of 65 MB/s for compatible host devices and recording media. VPG-65 enables 4K resolution (a digital movie file format with horizontal resolution of approx. 4,000 pixels and vertical resolution of approx. 2,000 pixels) movie shooting and high quality Full HD video capture at high frame rates with no dropped frames.
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| QNAP Releases Turbo NAS TS-x21 and TS-x20 Series for Home Users |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 25, 2013 - 8:24 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.qnap.com/en/index.php?lang=en&sn=845&c=2699&sc=... |
QNAP has just announced the release of the Turbo NAS TS-x21 and TS-x20 series for home users and home offices. The new models in the TS-x21 series are equipped with 2.0 GHz CPU, 1 GB DDR3 RAM, and the TS-x20 series with 1.6 GHz CPU, 512 MB DDR3 RAM. Both series deliver superior performance for daily routines in file storage, sharing, and data backup, and serve as ideal media centers for storing and sharing huge multimedia files.
The TS-x21 and TS-x20 series feature the brand-new Turbo NAS operating system, QTS 4.0. The new QTS 4.0 integrates multi-window operations into the web-based user interface, adds cross-device file synchronization, several smart mobile apps, and more. In an era where almost everyone has at lease one mobile phone or tablet device, the QTS 4.0 fulfills people’s needs of mobile data access and synchronization, and storage for huge quantities of data. What’s more, the QTS 4.0’s multi-window user interface introduces users to an unprecedented NAS management experience. In addition, the multimedia applications and multi-tasking designs not only increase management efficiency but also transform home entertainment.
Key Specs of New Models
- TS-x21 series – tower unit, available in 4, 2, 1-bay, 2.0 GHz CPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM, SATA HDD/ SSD, hard drives hot-swappable (TS-421, TS-221), 2X USB 3.0, 2X Gigabit LAN ports (TS-421), 1X Gigabit LAN port (TS-221, TS-121), LCM panel (TS-421);
- TS-x20 series – tower unit, available in 4, 2, 1-bay, 1.6 GHz CPU, 512 MB DDR3 RAM, SATA HDD/ SSD, hard drives hot-swappable (TS-420, TS-220), 2X USB 3.0, 2X Gigabit LAN ports (TS-420), 1X Gigabit LAN port (TS-220, TS-120).
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| WD Shipping World’s First 5 mm 2.5“ Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 23, 2013 - 8:32 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=800#tab11 |
Today, Western Digital announced it is shipping the world’s first ultra-slim 2.5”, 5 mm hard drives (this ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive) and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments. With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line helps to address the tradeoff system designers often make between capacity, physical size, and performance.
Shipping today to select industrial distributors and OEM customers in 500 GB capacities, WD Blue 2.5” 5 mm hard drives, (model: WD5000MPCK) has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of USD 89.00. WD Blue 2.5”, 5 mm hard drives are covered by a two-year limited warranty. WD Black SSHD versions are currently shipping to OEM’s and integrators with both WD proprietary hybrid technology and industry standard SATA technology.
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| Western Digital Announces the WD XE 3.5“ SAS Hard Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 22, 2013 - 8:35 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=10 |
Western Digital has just announced a new 3.5” SAS hard drive solution for legacy datacenter storage systems with the release of the WD XE, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS hard drive, now available mounted in a 3.5” adapter. Shipping immediately, the WD XE hard drives provide best-in-class performance, low power consumption, and an easier upgrade path for existing 3.5” storage systems.
While demand for 3.5”, high-performance enterprise-class hard drives slows, a need remains for an alternate high-performance storage device as a transitional solution for legacy systems. WD XE hard drives offer best-in-class sequential performance and provide a compelling upgrade for datacenters migrating away from legacy drives nearing end-of-life.
“Delivering up to 50 percent higher capacity, similar or better maximum sequential performance, higher reliability and up to 67 percent lower power consumption versus 3.5”, 15,000 RPM drives, the new WD XE drives are the answer for data center server and storage solutions needing a transition strategy,” said Rich Rutledge, senior vice president of WD’s datacenters business unit. “IT managers now have a worry-free migration path to the latest enterprise performance drives from WD, while preserving their chassis and solution investments.”
The WD XE SAS enterprise hard drives in 3.5” adapters, shipping in capacities ranging from 300 GB to 900 GB, (models: WD3001HKHG, WD6001HKHG, and WD9001HKHG); are available through select distributors and resellers. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the WD XE hard drives in performance adapters range from USD 229.99 to USD 599.99. WD XE drives are covered by a five-year limited warranty.
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| Silicon Power Intros Diamond D20 Portable Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 16, 2013 - 9:54 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.silicon-power.com/news/news_detail.php?css_1=1&no=20130... |
Silicon Power has unveiled the Diamond D20, an ultra slim portable hard drive featuring a solid aluminum metal structure with unique carbon-like texture, ideal for those who are looking for storage on the go.
Unlike a traditional hard drive with rigid angles, the SP Diamond D20 is surrounded with curved edges for easy storage. With the solid aluminum metal structure and the anti-scratch surface, Silicon Power D20 can make you free from worrying about fingerprints, scratches, or dents when carrying it around. Coated in contrasting colors of black and white, the D20 is elegantly simple and exquisite.
Silicon Power Diamond D20 offers a large 500 GB capacity with the USB 3.0 interface to satisfy users requiring excellent performance for multiple data transfers. The built-in LED status indicator allows users to instantly identify power supply and activity status. It is also a green product as it is equipped with a hibernation mode to save power.
Information on pricing was not disclosed.
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| Silicon Power Presents Velox V50 SSD |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 11, 2013 - 9:34 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.silicon-power.com/news/news_detail.php?css_1=1&no=20130... |
Silicon Power has introduced a new addition of its Velox series of 2.5” SATA-600 SSD drives, the Velox V50. The Velox V50 features the latest controller technology to provide a brand new computer experience in excellent performance and cost effectiveness for those who are about to retire their traditional hard drives.
The SP Velox V50 is equipped with a brand new controller, delivering a more stable and more powerful user experience. Combining with the latest firmware and advanced controller circuit design, Velox V50 is able to maintain a long-standing IOPS performance while in use for extended periods.
The new Velox V50 features the SATA-600 interface, delivers four times faster performance than the traditional hard drives in computer’s boot time as well as in operating multiple programs. Built up with the advanced high speed NAND flash, V50 performs a high data transfer rate up to 530 MB/s in read speed and 200 MB/s in write speed.
The V50 SSD is available in 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB, and is backed by a three year warranty.
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| Crucial M500 SSD Now Available |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 10, 2013 - 5:29 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.crucial.com/company/media/releases/pressrelease.aspx?id=E7A... |
Crucial has announced the immediate availability of the Crucial M500 solid state drive (SSD). Featuring terabyte-class capacity, increased response times, and an advanced feature set, the Crucial M500 SSD is available now through select global channel partners and at Crucial’s website.
The 2.5-inch drives are available in 120 GB, 240 GB, 480 GB, and 960 GB capacities with suggested retail prices of USD 129.99, USD 219.99, USD 399.99, and USD 599.99, respectively.
Using Micron’s 20nm MLC NAND flash, a SATA-600 controller combined with Micron’s custom firmware to deliver up to 80,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS), the drive’s sequential read and write speeds reach up to 500 MB/s and 400 MB/s, respectively.
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| HighPoint Launches 40-Port SATA-600 Expansion Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 8, 2013 - 8:56 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series_R750-Overview.htm |
HighPoint Technologies has announced the industry’s first 40-port SATA-600, the Rocket 750. The product supports up to 40 SATA hard drives and is ideal for applications that require huge levels of storage capacity such as data Libraries, archiving and backup solutions, but need to maximize cost savings over SAS expander-based configurations. Powered by a PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface, 40 device channels, and HighPoint’s Intelligent Storage Health Management Suite, the Rocket 750 is an ideal DAS solution for PC platforms and SMB server applications.
Each device port supports up to four SATA hard drives: A single Rocket 750 is capable of supporting up to 40 4 TB 600 GB/s SATA disks, for an unprecedented 160 TB of directed-attached storage. The industry-standard SFF-8087 Mini-SAS connectors streamline installation, upgrade and maintenance procedures, and ensure maximum compatibility with industry standard storage cabling, accessories, and chassis hardware.
The Rocket 750 will be available in April 2013 from our worldwide network of retail and distribution partners for a suggested retail price of USD 739.
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| ADATA Intros NBA-branded Flash Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 5, 2013 - 5:49 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.adatausa.com/index.php?action=product_feature&cid=1&... |
ADATA has announced the launch of NBA themed USB flash drives. All thirty teams will be represented in the new product lineup, which is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association and available in the United States and Canada.
Each drive is emblazoned with a vivid team logo on one side, and the NBA logo on the other. All USB flash drives deliver the best of USB 2.0 transmission, and are introduced at 16 GB capacity. According to Tom Lin, Managing Director, “We have had consistently good feedback from consumers on our previous cooperation with the NBA, so this time we brought more color, higher capacity, and a convenient sliding USB connector. With the higher resolution media that people are carrying around and sharing, these flash drives will be indispensable to any basketball fans.”
The cap-less design of the drives eliminates worry about lost drive caps, and a strap hole at the end accommodates a carry strap or a lanyard, for maximum portability.
Purchasers can also take full advantage of ADATA’s free and proprietary value-add software, including UFDtoGO, OStoGO, and the latest Norton Internet Security 2013 (60-day trial).
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| Mushkin Announces its New Line of 1.8-Inch Chronos GO Deluxe SATA-600 SSDs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 5, 2013 - 5:44 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/Digital-Storage/SSDs.aspx |
Mushkin has announced the worldwide availability of its new line of 1.8” Chronos GO SATA-600 solid-state drives (SSDs), now shipping in 120 GB, 240 GB, and 480 GB capacities.
The new line of 1.8-inch Chronos SSDs feature a smaller, lighter footprint than the previous generation, and offer performance and reliability improvements for power users. Originally designed as an enterprise-class drive, the new Chronos SSD has been adapted and re-engineered to deliver the highest possible storage capacity in a drive that is optimized for high-performance and ultimate reliability, even in the most demanding 24x7 environments.
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| ADATA Intros Solid State Drives for Servers |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 2, 2013 - 8:33 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.adata-group.com/index.php?action=product_feature&cid=3&... |
Today, ADATA announced the launch of the enterprise grade SX1000L solid state drive (SSD). This is ADATA’s first offering specifically tailored towards server applications.
Taking advantage of its expertise in NAND flash memory technology, ADATA is emphasizing the reliability and performance of the SX1000L. It employs static wear-leveling technology to maximize device mean time between failures (MTBF) to 1,500,000 hours, providing the long-term dependability required by high density computing and heavy load server operations. Available in 2.5” standard SATA form factor, the SX1000L implements advanced controller technology to enhance read/write performance. Sequential read speeds reach 560 MB/s, and sequential write is as high as 340 MB/s, with IOPS of 73,000 and 45,000 (Maximum 4K random read and write, respectively).
The use of multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory combined with enhanced flash chip sorting allows for outstanding sustained performance, lower latency, and superior endurance. Enhanced power-loss data protection, easy monitoring of the drive quality through SMART command, and flexible (user-defined) over-provisioning adjustment, all set the SX1000L apart from many similar models currently available.
The long write endurance and the 5 year warranty of the SX1000L make it extremely suitable for read-centric servers such as web and VOD (Video on demand) servers. Notably, the ADATA SX1000L provides greater over-provisioning with higher efficient data compression than is often seen in general SSD controllers. Since in real-world applications most data is compressible, this means sustained performance, endurance, and reliability all gain significant improvement.
The SX1000L SSD will be available in capacities of 100 GB and 200 GB.
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| ADATA Releases Firmware Update for Solid State Drives |
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| Silicon Power Expands its SSD Lineup |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2013 - 8:33 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.silicon-power.com/product/product_main.php?main=17&curr... |
Silicon Power has introduced Velox V55 and Slim S55 to its 2.5” SATA-600 solid state drive line. The SP V55 features a sleek aluminum case with a thickness of just 9 mm and can be installed in desktop PCs or the standard notebooks. With merely 7 mm in thickness, the S55 is perfect for ultrabooks or ultra slim notebooks. Both units offer read and write speeds of up to 520 MB/s and 460 MB/s, respectively.
The V55 and S55 are more reliable and durable than a hard drive. They are also more resistant to shock and vibration as they contain no moving parts. The two models are currently available in 60 GB, 120 GB and 240 GB, and are both backed by a three year warranty.
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