Storage

Synology has announced the general availability of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.1, the intuitive operating system that manages all Synology NAS devices. DSM version 7.1 is a significant capabilities expansion, featuring updates to two core functions and numerous minor improvements.

Infinidat has introduced InfiniBox SSA II, the next generation of solid-state arrays, updating the manufacturer's portfolio of solutions. With this announcement, Infinidat extends the cyber resilience capabilities of its InfiniSafe® technology, previously only available in the company's backup appliances, to its primary storage systems.

The Advantech ECU-579 is an automation server designed and built for substation applications. It is a key component of the next-generation VPR solution, certified by TUV to IEC 61850-3, and provides high levels of reliability and stability for substation protection and control systems.

Innodisk announces its EGPL-T101 M.2 2280 10GbE LAN module, the first 10GbE LAN designed with an M.2 form factor, offering flexible integration and high compatibility with existing network infrastructure to achieve backward compatibility.

Synology Inc. has announced the launch of two new enterprise solutions integrated into its Synology C2 cloud platform: C2 Backup for Business and C2 Transfer for Business. C2 Backup for Business is a tool for businesses to back up their Windows devices and Microsoft 365 data directly to Synology C2. Meanwhile, C2 Transfer for Business ensures that important and potentially sensitive files sent between teams, organizations, and clients are protected and delivered securely.

Synology has announced the launch of the FlashStation FS2500, the latest addition to the company's flash server lineup. The company is also expanding and updating its SSD offerings with the new SAT5210 GB, SNV3410 GB, and SNV3510 GB drives.

Synology has just unveiled its next steps in both NAS and storage devices, as well as its cloud solutions. The company announced the new DSM 7.1, Surveillance Station 9.0, SRM 1.3, and significant updates to the C2 Backup, C2 Identity, C2 Password, C2 Storage, and C2 Transfer applications. Furthermore, new features were introduced for each Synology product, with substantial improvements in user experience, stability, and scalability.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH has announced the production availability of its 9.5mm XD6 series Enterprise & Data Center SSD (EDSFF) E1.S data center SSDs. First introduced in late 2020, KIOXIA's XD6 series E1.S EDSFF SSDs were the first to meet the specific requirements of hyperscale applications, as well as the performance, power, and temperature requirements of the Open Compute Platform (OCP) NVMe Cloud SSD Specification.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH has announced the launch of the first line of enterprise and data center form factor (EDSFF) E3.S SSDs designed with PCIe 5.0 technology. The new KIOXIA CD7 E3.S series ushers in a new era for flash memory used in servers and storage. The CD7 E3.S series increases flash storage density per drive, thereby optimizing energy efficiency and rack consolidation.

Advantech announces the adoption of Kioxia's 112-layer BiCS5 in various series and form factors. The new BiCS5 3D TLC SQFlash features NAND chips with extended temperature ranges, ensuring reliable operation in extreme environments and enabling its use in applications requiring robust designs.

Synology Inc. has introduced its new 12-bay NAS units: the Synology DiskStation DS3622xs+ and DS2422+. These are the company's highest-capacity desktop units, offering the computing power needed to meet their storage potential. For organizations looking to expand their storage capabilities, Synology has also announced the availability of the DX1222 add-on expansion unit. 

Synology has announced that its VPN Plus solution for its routers will remain free indefinitely. The company initially offered its VPN solution for free in response to the 2020 pandemic, aiming to improve network security for its users and facilitate remote work. Now, Synology has confirmed that it will continue to offer the solution at no cost, in line with its commitment to user protection and security.

Fujitsu's PRIMERGY servers are now certified and available for Windows Server 2022, the latest version of one of the most popular server operating systems (OS) and the heart of data centers worldwide. The latest innovations in the new Windows Server include advanced multi-layered security and more secure remote work.

Synology has announced the availability of its new cloud-based solution, C2 Transfer, designed to securely transfer files between computers. This provides businesses with enhanced protection when sending data to their customers, partners, and other external entities.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH today announced two new series of solid-state drives (SSDs) that will be available in the last quarter of 2021. The EXCERIA PRO and EXERIA G2 series are the company's latest commercial solution for extreme enthusiasts and general system builders.

Synology Inc. has announced the launch of its new HAS5300 series 3.5" SAS hard drives. These devices are designed to meet the growing demand from businesses for robust, high-capacity, and high-performance storage systems. The new models offer capacities of 8TB, 12TB, and 16TB and are the latest addition to Synology's enterprise hard drive lineup, following the launch of the HAT5300 series SATA drives in January.

Synology Inc. has announced the final release of its DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.0 operating system and the expansion of its C2 cloud storage platform with four new services. DSM 7.0 enhances the security, system manageability, and data sharing capabilities of Synology's NAS and SAN devices. Building on the success of C2 Storage, Synology has also developed hybrid and cloud-based applications, including a new password manager, a Directory as a Service (DaaS), a cloud backup system, and secure file-sharing solutions.

Infinidat today announced the new InfiniBox SSA™, an innovative solid-state drive array for enterprise applications. The new InfiniBox SSA utilizes Infinidat's Deep Learning algorithms and extended DRAM cache technology, delivering consistent latency and performance levels that surpass those of All-Flash Arrays (AFA), while providing the same user experience, 100% data availability, and seamless reliability of the InfiniBox platform.

Synology has launched its new 12-bay RackStation RS2421+ and its redundant power supply version, the RS2421RP+. Both systems are designed to meet the most demanding large-scale enterprise storage needs, simplifying backups, file storage, and private cloud creation. 

The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic posed a major challenge for the education sector, which saw the need to shift teaching to a virtual format to ensure continuity of learning, a move that placed unprecedented pressure on its IT systems. The Regional Ministry of Education of Castile and León observed daily access to virtual classrooms grow from 125,000 to 1.2 million, and the amount of information stored on the servers increased exponentially.