What is IOPS (input/output operations per second)? IOPS (input/output operations per second) is the standard unit of measurement for the maximum number of reads/writes to noncontiguous storage locations. IOPS is pronounced EYE-OPS. Simply put, IOPS is a measure of a storage device’s read/write speed. It refers to the number of input/output (I/O) operations the device […]
What are data center services? Data center services provide all the supporting components necessary to the proper operation of a data center. They include all activities associated with data center implementation, maintenance and operation and involve hardware, software, processes and personnel. Data center services are responsible for providing IT organizations with data backup and recovery, […]
What is RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3)? RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3) is a RAID configuration that uses a parity disk to store the information generated by a RAID controller and uses striping for storing the data. Because the parity information is on a separate disk, RAID 3 does not perform well when tasked with numerous […]
What is converged infrastructure? Converged infrastructure, sometimes called converged architecture, is an approach to data center management that packages compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools into a prequalified set of IT hardware. Converged systems include a toolkit of management software. Converged infrastructure (CI) experienced a long period of popularity as IT organizations sought to […]
What is converged infrastructure? Converged infrastructure, sometimes called converged architecture, is an approach to data center management that packages compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools into a prequalified set of IT hardware. Converged systems include a toolkit of management software. Converged infrastructure (CI) experienced a long period of popularity as IT organizations sought to […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nvidia has won the business of the largest cloud providers with powerful GPUs to run their AI models and services. It’s now heading downstream with a broad toolset and partner army focused on the enterprise data center. This week, Nvidia GTC, the company’s annual developer conference, attracted thousands of data scientists […]
What is a programmable logic controller (PLC)? A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a small, modular, solid-state computer with customized instructions for performing a particular task. PLCs, used in various industrial control systems (ICSes), have primarily replaced mechanical relays, drum sequencers and cam timers. PLCs have revolutionized the way industrial processes are controlled. They have […]
Multiactuator technology makes it possible to build HDDs that offer both high capacities and high performance. Seagate has been at the forefront of this effort, followed recently by Western Digital. Their efforts represent only the beginning. If their drives work out, the new technology could change how many enterprise HDDs get built in the foreseeable […]
Data centers use AI tools to manage the facilities and the workloads they handle. AI can help data center admins with various tasks, including power control, energy consumption monitoring, maintenance updates and network security. AI is an ever-changing business discipline for today’s data centers. Admins must learn everything from how to deploy the latest AI […]