A closer look at Dell's DX Object Storage

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	A closer look at Dell's DX Object Storage At the recent Dell Storage Forum we were able to get a deeper dive than our prior briefings on the DX Object Storage system, which provides a platform for massive scalability in the cloud storage and compute market. The DX is built from standard Dell x86 rack mount servers that are optimized for storage. Clustered file storage, self-healing and scalability are provided by the powerful Caringo CAStor file system software. An HTTP REST API allows open, direct object store access. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Gain Complete Control Over Internet Bound Traffic The Cymphonix Network Composer is the only network appliance that provides comprehensive clarity into all internet bound network traffic and simply powerful tools to manage that traffic with a holistic approach. Learn More Today! In this Issue Mellanox demos souped-up version of Infiniband Cloud storage providers need sharper billing metrics Understanding Storage Costs for Desktop Virtualization Gartner: The pros and cons of storage as a service WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now! Mellanox demos souped-up version of Infiniband Networking company Mellanox Technologies, along with Hewlett-Packard and Dell, is demonstrating a next-generation FDR Infiniband network running at 56G bps (bits per second) at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg. Read More WHITE PAPER: Avaya Video Collaboration: Lights, Camera, User Adoption Video deployment has been slow. Today, barriers are dissolving. Price points are dropping. CIOs are more engaged in driving the business forward with process and technology. Learn More Cloud storage providers need sharper billing metrics Cloud storage providers should bill by disk usage, not I/O a group of Usenix researchers contend Read More WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks Networks in Motion Download this whitepaper today and discover how you can cost-effectively optimize your network for the mobile demands of today's business. Examine how IT can provide: * Personalization and intelligence. * Ease of operation. * Seamless quality of user experience. * Secure on-the-go access to public and private networks. Read now! Understanding Storage Costs for Desktop Virtualization If you are about to start considering a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) project, be advised: You need to really understand what your storage costs will be up front. Unexpectedly high storage costs have delayed or derailed VDI projects more than any other single issue. To avoid that problem, and accurately understand the ROI value of your project before you begin, make sure you understand the implications of these three storage issues: Read More Gartner: The pros and cons of storage as a service Gartner this week offered some cautionary advice on storage as a service, saying that while services available do "offer a low-cost tier of storage," there are sometimes drawbacks to them, such as long latencies and limited bandwidth. Read More
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