Storage News Ticker - 11 July 2024

July 11, 2024 - Major Developments and Updates in Data Storage

Introduction: The data storage landscape is constantly evolving, with new technologies, innovations, and trends emerging regularly. In this storage news ticker, we bring you the latest developments and updates from the world of data storage.

  1. IBM Introduces New FlashSystems A9000: IBM has announced the launch of its new all-flash storage system, the FlashSystems A9000. This high-performance system is designed to deliver up to 1.6 million IOPS and 12 GB/s throughput, making it an ideal solution for large-scale enterprise workloads. With IBM’s advanced compression technology, the A9000 can provide up to 7:1 data reduction, resulting in significant cost savings.

  2. Seagate Unveils Exos X14: Seagate has introduced its new Exos X14 hard drive, which offers a massive 14TB capacity. This high-capacity drive is designed for use in data centers and enterprise environments, where large amounts of data need to be stored efficiently. With a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 256MB cache, the Exos X14 delivers reliable and fast data access.

  3. Western Digital Announces Ultrastar DC HC650: Western Digital has unveiled its new Ultrastar DC HC650 hard drive, which features a 12TB capacity and a 7,200 RPM spindle speed. This high-capacity drive is designed for use in enterprise data centers and offers advanced features such as dual-port interface, power efficiency, and enterprise-class reliability.

  4. NetApp Acquires Spot: NetApp has announced the acquisition of Spot, a leading provider of autonomous Kubernetes container infrastructure management. This acquisition is expected to help NetApp expand its cloud-native storage offerings and provide customers with a more automated and efficient way to manage their container infrastructure.

  5. Dell EMC Unveils PowerMax 9500: Dell EMC has introduced its new PowerMax 9500 all-flash array, which offers up to 1.5 million IOPS and 20 GB/s throughput. This high-performance system is designed for use in mission-critical enterprise workloads and features advanced features such as NVMe over Fabrics, data at rest encryption, and inline data compression.

Conclusion: These are just a few of the latest developments and updates in the world of data storage. With new technologies and innovations emerging regularly, it’s an exciting time for organizations looking to optimize their data storage infrastructure. Whether you’re looking for high-performance all-flash systems, massive capacity hard drives, or advanced container infrastructure management solutions, there’s something new and exciting happening in the world of data storage. Stay tuned for more updates in our next storage news ticker.