QSAN XCubeNAS 3126D All-Flash-Array Review

The QSAN XCubeFAS 3126D is an entry-level all-flash array that features 100% Native NVMe3U26 high-density storage. It has been a while since we’ve reviewed a QSAN product, so it’s nice to get our hands on one again, and put it through our tests. That said, the XCubeFAS 3126D is a decently-specced system that is released mainly as a low-cost alternative to higher-end products. It also features a modular system design to simplify the upgrading and replacement process of system components and is equipped with 26 bays that support 2.5" U.2 dual-port NVMe SSDs. (more…)
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Podcast #72: Gregory Kurtzer, Rocky Linux

Last week Red Hat made a fundamental change to their plan with CentOS, dramatically changing both the tracking of RHEL and the end of life, which went from 2029 to 2021. CentOS is going to become CentOS Stream, which means it's now on an upstream continual release schedule. This means CentOS is now a preview of what's to come in RHEL rather than a community edition of existing RHEL builds. Enterprises that rely on a stable Linux distribution that mirrors RHEL, will have to make a change away from CentOS soon. (more…)
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Next-Gen Intel Optane Announced

At the Intel Memory and Storage 2020 event, the company announced the next-gen Intel Optane devices. This includes new SSDs for data centers, Intel Optane SSD P5800X, and for client use with the Intel Optane Memory H20. The company rolled out the 3rd generation of its Intel Optane persistent memory for cloud and enterprise customers. And in non-Optane news, Intel also announced a 144-layer QLC NAND SSD, the Intel SSD 670p, a 144-Layer TLC SSD in the Intel SSD D7-P5510, and another 144-Layer QLC SSD with the Intel SSD D5-P5316. (more…)
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Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review

The new Mac mini (2020) is powered by Apple's own M1 SoC rather than an Intel CPU. Conceptually, a lot has changed, though it should be business as usual for most people.
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