In The Lab: ATEN 4K KVM Over IP Extenders

Today in the lab we are looking at something a bit different, but something that fits right in with our needs: ATEN 4K KVM over IP Extenders. These remote KVM Over IP Extenders are designed to allow displays or projectors to connect up with computers that are separated by distances greater than what direct-attached cables can support. The benefit to this technology is that it near universally compatible with equipment that support HDMI or DisplayPort connections, with USB for keyboard and mouse control. These extenders can support direct connection, allowing simple setup, or larger deployments where end-points can be remapped or managed through a central location. (more…)
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HPE Primera & Nimble Upgraded

Today, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced several upgrades to HPE Primera and HPE Nimble. Hewlett Packard Enterprise was spun off from HP in 2015 to focus on enterprise computing. Since then, they’ve spun off several of their divisions and are now down to providing servers and cloud platforms, primarily on an as-a-Service basis. (more…)
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Pure Storage Releases Purity//FA 6.0

Today, Pure Storage released Purity for FlashArray (Purity//FA) version 6.0. Purity//FA is the company’s eponymous flagship software. John Colgrove and John Hayes founded Pure Storage 11 years ago in 2009. The company sells storage-as-a-service using all-flash servers bundled with their custom software. (more…)
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