Storage News Ticker - 17 July 2024: Latest Updates

July 17, 2024

Introduction: Welcome to the latest edition of the Storage News Ticker, where we bring you the most recent and relevant news from the world of data storage. In this issue, we’ll cover topics such as new storage technologies, product releases, and industry trends. Let’s get started!

  1. IBM Introduces New FlashSystems A9000 All-Flash Storage System IBM has announced the release of its new FlashSystems A9000 all-flash storage system. This high-performance system is designed to deliver up to 1.6 million IOPS and 12.8 GB/s throughput, making it an ideal solution for large-scale enterprise workloads. The A9000 also features IBM’s new Compressive Inline Deduplication technology, which can reduce data sizes by up to 70%.

  2. Seagate Unveils Exos X14 Enterprise-Class HDD Seagate has introduced its new Exos X14 enterprise-class hard drive, which offers a capacity of up to 18TB. This high-capacity drive is designed for use in data centers and cloud environments, where large amounts of data need to be stored efficiently. The Exos X14 also features Seagate’s PowerBalance technology, which optimizes power usage and improves overall system efficiency.

  3. Western Digital Announces New Ultrastar DC HC550 Data Center HDD Western Digital has announced the release of its new Ultrastar DC HC550 data center hard drive. This 14TB drive is designed for use in enterprise environments, where high capacity and reliability are critical. The HC550 features Western Digital’s HelioSeal technology, which allows for helium filling to reduce power consumption and increase capacity.

  4. NetApp Acquires SolidFire to Expand All-Flash Portfolio NetApp has announced the acquisition of SolidFire, a leading provider of all-flash storage systems. This acquisition is part of NetApp’s strategy to expand its all-flash portfolio and better compete with other storage vendors in the market. SolidFire’s technology is known for its high performance and efficiency, making it a valuable addition to NetApp’s product line.

  5. Dell EMC Unveils PowerMax All-Flash Storage System Dell EMC has introduced its new PowerMax all-flash storage system, which is designed to deliver up to 1.5 million IOPS and 20GB/s throughput. This high-performance system is aimed at large-scale enterprise workloads and features Dell EMC’s new Unisphere UI, which provides a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for administrators.

  6. HPE Introduces Nimble Storage dHCI Solution for Hyperconverged Infrastructure HPE has announced the release of its new Nimble Storage dHCI (data center hyperconverged infrastructure) solution. This solution combines storage, compute, and networking in a single, integrated platform, making it easier for organizations to deploy and manage hyperconverged infrastructure. The dHCI solution also features HPE’s InfoSight predictive analytics technology, which can help prevent potential issues before they occur.

Conclusion: That’s all for this edition of the Storage News Ticker. We hope you found this information informative and helpful. Stay tuned for the next issue, where we’ll bring you more news and insights from the world of data storage. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below.