| Seagate Ships Its Second Billionth Hard Disk Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 13, 2013 - 7:24 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/www/milestone/ |
Seagate has announced it is the first hard disk drive manufacturer to ship two billion hard disk drives (HDD)—a staggering number fueled by the explosive demand for storage from mobile applications, cloud infrastructures, social media, business applications and a wide variety of consumer markets. It took Seagate 29 years to reach one billion units shipped and just four years to reach the second billion milestone.
“This is truly an impressive accomplishment and I am proud to lead this company as we celebrate this success. This achievement is a testament to the commitment of our employees whose relentless dedication and personal pride continue to be the fabric of this company,” said Steve Luczo, president, CEO and chairman of Seagate.
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| OCZ Delivers Vertex 3 with 20 Nanometer Flash |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 20, 2013 - 12:15 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2013/525 |
OCZ has announced a new 20 nanometer (nm) NAND flash version of its Vertex 3 SSD Series. The new Vertex 3.20 SSD is a 2.5-inch, SATA 600-based Multi-Level Cell (MLC) drive that implements the feature-set of the Vertex 3 Series but is built around smaller, state-of-the-art NAND flash process geometry. The Vertex 3.20 SSD will be available in 120 GB and 240 GB storage capacities, with 480 GB capacities to follow soon. Utilizing the LSI SandForce SF-2200 processor, the Vertex 3.20 SSD delivers speeds of up to 550 MB/s (read) and 520 MB/s (write). 
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| Seagate Unveils its Newest NAS Product Line |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 19, 2013 - 9:38 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/business-storage-... |
Seagate has just launched its newest network-attached storage (NAS) product line for small office / home office (SOHO), remote mobile office (RMO), and small- to medium-sized business organizations (SMBs). The Seagate Business Storage delivers centralized backup, data protection and remote access to critical business information in capacities ranging from 2 TB to 16 TB. Seagate Business Storage is essentially a private cloud, which can reside in a single office location and is capable of providing access via both Android and iOS applications for mobile devices and a secure networked connection from any notebook. Additionally, for those important files that need increased protection, this new network attached storage also provides hardware encryption for select files. Designed to backup all PC and Mac computers in an organization to a single centralized location, this new NAS includes backup software for Windows PCs and is also compatible with Apple’s Time Machine for backup of Mac OSX computers. Seagate Business Storage comes in an array of capacities to meet nearly every business need. The one-drive solution ranges from 2 TB (USD 199.99) to 4 TB (USD 329.00). The two-bay business storage solution can be bought as a chassis without drives for USD 199.99, with 4 TB for USD 469.99, 6 TB for USD 549.99, and 8 TB for USD 749.99. The Business Storage four-bay solution will range from a no-drive chassis for USD 429.99 to 16 TB for USD 1,499.99.
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| Western Digital Announces MyBook AV-TV External Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 14, 2013 - 10:20 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.wd.com/en/company/pressroom/releases/?release=4d5d4785-6d5b... |
Western Digital has introduced the My Book AV-TV, a product that allows customers to instantly enable their TV recording features to store and playback hundreds of hours of entertainment by simply connecting the My Book AV-TV drive directly to a compatible TV. Additionally, customers watching live TV with the My Book AV-TV connected can press pause and rewind, or fast-forward afterward, to control and enjoy live TV at their convenience. My Book AV-TV, available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, easily connects directly to televisions with built-in recording capability to provide plentiful storage capacity for standard or high-definition entertainment programming. Built with WD GreenPower Technology, the drive inside is engineered for the audio/video market in order to optimize the customer experience with smooth video playback of recorded content. Additionally, the WD GreenPower Technology is engineered to use less power and stay cool even in a hot entertainment center full of electronics. The drive’s USB 3.0 connection enables multiple HD streaming for simultaneous recording and playback for customers who connect their My Book AV-TV to a dual-tuner television. The simultaneous recording feature allows customers to record their favorite program while watching a different channel at the same time. Additionally, the sleek and compact design of My Book AV-TV ensures that the drive fits neatly in most entertainment center consoles. It can stand upright or lay horizontally, making it easy to neatly position the drive near the television while maximizing airflow and minimizing heat around the drive. 
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| Super Talent’s RC4 is Certified for Windows To Go |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 12, 2013 - 10:08 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/home/press_view.php?prid=9188905e74c28e489b... |
Super Talent Technology has announced that its USB 3.0 Express RC4 flash memory has been certified by Microsoft for usage with Windows To Go, a new feature of Microsoft’s Windows 8 Enterprise Edition. The RC4 is SuperTalent’s second drive to be certified to date (the RC8 was the first one). Windows To Go enables enterprises to provision a full corporate image on an external USB drive, which users can boot and operate from almost any PC. The USB 3.0 Express RC4 is available in 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB for a suggested retail price of USD 74.99, USD 127.99, and USD 279.99, respectively. 
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| Super Talent PCIe and Mini PCIe FDMs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 11, 2013 - 10:34 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/home/press_view.php?prid=cb70ab375662576bd1... |
Super Talent showcases its PCIe and mini PCIe flash disk modules (FDMs). Super Talent’s PCIe and mini PCIe FDMs deliver read speeds up to 350 MB/s and write speeds up to 220 MB/s. The ultra-compact form factor is just right for solutions where space is limited, such as embedded applications, industrial PCs, all-in-one PCs, notebooks and netbooks. The CoreStore MV and CoreStore MP feature 8-channel Marvell controllers and up to 64 MB of DDR2 DRAM cache to boost their performance even more. | PCIe FDM | CoreStore MV | CoreStore MP | 8 GB | SN08N6AME | x | x | 16 GB | SN16N6AME | SR16C6MME | SR16C6MP1 | 32 GB | SN32N6AME | SR32C7MME | SR32C7MP1 | 64 GB | SN64N6AME | SR64C8MME | SR64C8MP1 | 128 GB | x | SR28C9MME | SR28C9MP1 |
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| QNAP Launches its Latest Mid-Level NAS Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 11, 2013 - 10:28 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.qnap.com/useng/index.php?lang=en-us&sn=862&c=355&am... |
The TS-x69 Pro and L series are powered by an Intel Atom 2.13 GHz dual-core processor with expandable memory up to 3 GB. The XBMC Media Center feature allows users to directly connect the NAS through their TV’s HDMI port for direct media playback. Users can now watch their favorite movies, videos, listen to their favorite music, and view their photos directly on their TV. With XBMC, users can also manage their video library, create/manage their own personal music playlists and create their own photo slideshows. The TS-x69 Pro and L series come in 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 bay models with prices ranging from USD 479 for the 2-bay models to USD 1,099 for the 8 bay models. 
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| OCZ Bundles FarCry 3 Game with Vector SSDs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 7, 2013 - 10:20 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/vector_farcry3/ |
OCZ is giving away copies of the Far Cry 3 game to new and existing owners of its Vector 256 GB and 512 GB solid-state drives (SSDs). This limited time offer is available for North America, South America, EMEA and Asia region customers only (excluding Africa and China). 
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| New 180 GB Capacity Added to Intel SSD 335 Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 4, 2013 - 11:47 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2013/02/01/chi... |
Intel has expanded its SSD 335 series of SSD drives with the launch of the 180 GB model, which joins the 240 GB version currently available. Both capacities are available in a standard 2.5-inch form factor and provide speeds of up to 500 MB/s (read) and 450 MB/s (write). The Intel SSD 335 180 GB is priced at USD 179.99. 
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| Super Talent Intros Flash Disk Modules |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 1, 2013 - 10:23 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/home/press_view.php?prid=e4a6222cdb5b343754... |
Super Talent Technology has launched a new collection of Flash Disk Modules (FDMs). These FDMs are ideal for embedded computing applications with their ability to plug directly into motherboards and their compact size that allows them to fit into small spaces. These FDMs also provide lower power consumption and greater ability to withstand harsh environments than mechanical hard disks, making them a wise upgrade choice or an excellent initial option. With offerings of MLC or SLC 40-pin, 44-pin, 7-pin, horizontal, vertical, and USB flash disk modules, this collection provides businesses with a plethora of options. 
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| HGST Launches C10K1200 Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 31, 2013 - 2:45 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.hgst.com/press-room/2013/hgst-launches-the-industrys-highes... |
HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and now a Western Digital company) has announced what they’re bragging to be the industry’s highest-capacity 10,000 rpm, enterprise-class hard drive, the Ultrastar C10K1200. The brand new 2.5” Ultrastar C10K1200 features a SAS-600 interface, a 64 MB cache buffer for optimized read/write response time, and a fast 10,000 rpm rotational speed. The Ultrastar C10K1200 drive includes a host of industrial-strength technologies designed to maximize reliability for mission-critical workloads. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors deliver a low acoustic rating and improved data integrity, while Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology anticipates and counteracts disturbances that can occur in multi-drive configurations. In addition, the Ultrastar C10K1200 uses a HGST-patented head load/unload ramp to minimize integration-induced drive damage. For added data security, select models of the Ultrastar C10K1200 offer Bulk Data Encryption for hard drive-level data security. These self-encrypting models are designed to the Trusted Computing Group’s Enterprise A Security Subsystem Class encryption specification and allow customers to reduce costs associated with drive retirement and extending drive life by enabling swift and secure repurposing of drives. No word on pricing.
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| Toshiba Introduces New Canvio Series Hard Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 30, 2013 - 12:00 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://us.toshiba.com/pressrelease/100563?fromPage=editorials |
Toshiba has announced the addition of new two terabyte offerings to its Canvio storage lineup, including a 2 TB Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drive and a 2 TB Canvio Special Edition portable hard drive. The 2 TB Toshiba Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drive is available for purchase for USD 189.99, while the 2 TB Toshiba Canvio Special Edition portable hard drive is available for USD 219.99. 
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| Intel Intros mSATA SSD for Ultrabook and Embedded Devices |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 29, 2013 - 10:53 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2013/01/28/int... |
Intel has just announced the Intel SSD 525 Series in a small mSATA form factor with 600 MB/s performance. The Intel SSD 525 Series gives OEM customers, channel, and tech enthusiasts an ultra-portable, low-power storage solution in one-eighth the space of a traditional 2.5” hard disk drive (HDD) to run innovative Ultrabook, tablet and embedded applications. The Intel SSD 525 is suitable for All-in-One desktops, notebooks, ultrabooks and workstation upgrades, as well as automotive, digital signage, embedded video and retail solutions. The Intel SSD 525 Series will be available in 30 GB, 60 GB, 90 GB, 120 GB, 180 GB and 240 GB capacities. The company has begun shipping the 120 GB and 180 GB options, with additional capacities and volume shipments to follow this quarter. The Intel SSD 525 Series features Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit encryption capabilities for added data protection in the event that a device is stolen or lost. It uses an Intel 25 nanometer (nm) multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. To help ease the installation process, all Intel SSD users can download the free Intel Data Migration Software to help clone the entire content of a previous storage drive (SSD or HDD) to any Intel SSD. 
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| Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme SSD Now Available in the United States |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 24, 2013 - 10:13 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.goplextor.com/asia/m5pro/ |
Plextor has just announced the U.S. release of the M5 Pro Xtreme solid state drive. The 100K IOPS M5 Pro Xtreme features several upgrades from the original M5 Pro model, including the recently announced Xtreme firmware update, Toshiba’s latest 19nm Toggle Mode MLC NAND Flash, and a newly engineered and redesigned PCB board. The Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme delivers random read speeds up to 100,000 IOPS with improved maximum random write speeds of 88,000 IOPS, along with 540 MB/s sequential read and 470 MB/s sequential write speeds. The M5 Pro Xtreme uses the latest Marvell 88SS9187 controller modified with exclusive Plextor Xtreme firmware and True Speed technology that guarantees the advertised speed in all stages. The drive also features Plextor’s True Protect enterprise-grade dual-stage data debugging feature and 256-bit AES full-drive encryption protection technology. The PX-M5Pro Xtreme SSD is available in 128/256/512GB capacities for USD 149.99, USD 269.99, and USD 499.99, respectively. Existing M5 Pro (PX-M5P) owners can take advantage of a free Xtreme 1.02 firmware update by visiting www.plextor.com.
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| Super Talent Launches New mSATA 3 SSD Line |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 15, 2013 - 11:32 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/home/press_view.php?prid=555d6702c950ecb729... |
The mSATA form factor is a standard that allows ultrathin notebook or tablet manufacturers to integrate an SSD drive in a space that is about one-third the size of a standard business card (3 x 5 cm). Super Talent’s mSATA 3 boasts read speeds of up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 500 MB/s. It is available in 30 GB, 60 GB, 64 GB, and 120 GB capacities. 
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