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Jordan got out to the Innovation Lab with Tyler from KIOXIA and took a look at the performance of the KIOXIA 15TB CD8 drive in the context of a Supermicro 8-way A100 DGX type AI server. Testing Notes and Info: -GDSIO from CUDA 11.2 -500M file size, 1M and 4M chunks, sequential and random read/writes. -7500M file size, 1M chunks, sequential and random read/writes. Performance ranged from about 14GB/sec to 22GB/s, depending on the workload. It is important to consider here that there was no software RAID optimization done, and the peaks were selected for discussion in the video since, in a production environment, you would tune workloads for the drives. Full Video

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Seagate Exos X24 24TB HDD Review

The Seagate Exos X24 24TB HDD is a high-capacity drive designed to meet the storage needs of enterprise-level data centers and hyperscale environments. Starting at 12TB, the 24TB model we’re focusing on offers a significant amount of storage space for data-intensive applications. The Exos X24 also leverages Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology to maximize storage density and reliability, ensuring it can handle the rigorous demands of continuous, data-intensive operations. See how the?Exos X24 24TB HDD? performed in Lyle's review.

SK hynix PCB01 SSD for AI PCs Unveiled

At GTC 2024, SK hynix introduced the PCB01 SSD, promising a new standard in performance for AI-powered personal computers. The company confirmed its plan to complete the development of this PCIe Gen5 SSD within the first half of 2024, aiming to launch it later in the year. SK hynix also showcased the first volume-produced 12-layer High Bandwidth Memory 3E (HBM3E), signifying a leap in memory technology innovation. Here's the news on?SK Hynix PCB01 SSD .

Quantum Scalar i7 RAPTOR For AI Workflows Released – Yes, Tape for AI!

Quantum Corporation has introduced the Scalar i7 RAPTOR, an innovative tape storage solution tailored for advanced AI workflows and designed for hyperscale environments, MSPs, and large enterprises. Recognizing the increasing need to store extensive volumes of data for AI, the Scalar i7 RAPTOR offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and secure method for managing data lakes, data protection, and cloud deployments. Read up on?Quantum Scalar i7 RAPTOR.

VMware Live Recovery General Availability Announced

VMware has announced the general availability of?VMware Live Recovery, a new solution designed for cyber and data resilience in VMware Cloud Foundation environments. This release marks the first integration of high-grade disaster recovery with specialized cyber recovery and a consistent management platform across various clouds. Read the news about?VMware Live Recovery.

Taking "Bad Lab Ideas" to new heights, Kevin and Jordan were assigned the task of building a NAS, but on a budget, and making it flat. Things go off the rails when the two get bored quick and decide to take some shortcuts from Brian's instructions. Flat NAS Build - - Intel Celeron N5105 - 6 SATA 3.0 4 - 2.5G Nics - DDR4 - Kingston A400 240GB SSDs.

OWC SoftRAID 8 Released

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced version 8 of its SoftRAID software, setting a new RAID management benchmark for Mac and Windows users. The latest version introduces cutting-edge performance technologies to enhance data access and security across diverse applications, from multimedia production workflows to safeguarding critical business files. Read what's new in?SoftR AID 8.

MSI Autonomous Mobile Robots Lead the Way in Industrial Automation

MSI introduced advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions at GTC 2024, showcasing a leap forward in industrial automation. Equipped with smart vision and AI, these innovative AMRs are designed to enhance operational efficiency and versatility across various sectors, including warehousing, automotive, semiconductor, and panel manufacturing. Read more from?MSI on AMR Solutions.

VMware Announces Initial Availability For VMware Private AI Foundation With NVIDIA

During the 2023 VMware Explore event, VMware announced VMware Private AI and VMware Private AI Foundation in collaboration with NVIDIA. At NVIDIA GTC this week, VMware took it one step closer by announcing the initial availability of VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. This collaboration resulted in the development of a platform built on VMware Cloud Foundation that incorporates NVIDIA’s AI inference microservices. The platform also includes contributions from companies like Hugging Face. Read the news from?VMware about Private AI Foundation.

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A lot of you were enamored with NVIDIA’s GB200 gold server bezels, the final shipping versions will look a lot like this partner showcase though. There’s a lot of hardware at GTC ’24 with partners very excited about showing off their new Grace Blackwell systems. Incidentally, this is a good win for the E1.S SSD form factor.

Cheap servers for a homelab are great and all but why is it every homelabber seems to forget about the storage?

This is the Quantum-X800 platform - it includes the NVIDIA Quantum Q3400 switch and ConnectX-8 SuperNIC, achieving an unprecedented 800Gb/s throughput. This platform offers a 9x increase in In-Network Computing with SHARPv4, significantly enhancing efficiency and performance. Will be available next year from partners.