Data Deduplication De-Duped

Data De-duplication has become an increasingly popular buzz word among software and hardware technology manufacturers. As Data Centers experience continuous data growth, data de-duplication is one of the many possible solutions to provide relief. This article defines data de-duplication and the underlying benefits attributed to the technology. We also explore the growing differentiation among manufacturer's definitions of data de-duplication, and what data center managers need to know in order to make informative decisions.

Data de-duplication can be represented by many terms, such as capacity optimization, factoring, single instant storage or intelligent compression. These terms are all in reference to reducing storage, through means of eliminating redundant data. Data which is found to be redundant is replaced by a pointer leading to the original unique copy, thus preventing identical data to be recorded twice. The following scenario illustrates the technology as a CEO sends an email containing a 2 MB attachment to 1000 employees. Typically an email system will store 1000 copies of the 2 MB attachment; however de-duplication technology will store only 1 copy of the attachment and 999 pointers. As a result, 2000MB of storage can be contained in 2MB.

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Server Memory - Sun, HP, IBM, SGI

SanSpot has just expanded their line of third-party server memory, featuring manufacturers Sun, HP, IBM and Silicon Graphics (SGI). Understanding the fact that many people are leery about using third-party memory, we've expanded our policy to include the following guarantee: All of our memory is 100% compatibility guaranteed, and the FULL PRICE and SHIPPING will be refunded if the memory is not compatible with your system. This means there is absolutely no risk on your part; you can feel free to save a bunch on this memory and get your money back in full if there are any compatibility problems. All of our memory is made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty against defects. Most importantly, this server memory is approved and manufactured under license from the original manufacturer! Stop by SanSpot.com to check it out:

• Sun Server Memory
• HP Server Memory
• IBM Server Memory
• SGI Server Memory

QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN Released!

This past month QLogic unleashed the premiere of the world's first end-to-end 8Gb Fibre Channel SAN! The QLogic SB5802V, the newest addition to QLogic’s award-winning SANbox 5000 Series, unleashes powerful data access possibilities for small to large enterprise customers. Increase the value and impact of current storage investments while preparing for known and unknown business requirements tomorrow. What's new in the SB5802V? Check it out:

What’s New?
8Gb / “8Gb-ready” performance at affordable prices	Backwards compatible with 4Gb and 2Gb devices and optics – deploy as an 8Gb or a 4Gb switch.
“Always on” 10Gb stacking ports	Why waste device ports and expensive SFPs creating ISL trunks? High-speed switch-to-switch connectivity is included with the 5802V!
20Gb ISL bandwidth option	World’s Fastest Fibre Channel helps you prepare for the future without paying more today. Same cables/connectors as 10Gb! Only QLogic offers the ability to upgrade your fabric non-disruptively as your performance needs change, allowing you to migrate to full 8Gb utilization at your own pace!
Higher port density	Four more ports per switch: 24 ports total. (20 device ports, plus four ultra-high-speed stacking ports)
Preferred Service included	24 x 7 call support, plus next-business-day hardware exchange
Virtual fabric-ready	Dynamically provision SAN resources for greater scalability, security, reliability, and cost-savings. (All QLogic 8Gb products support the coming vFabric™ software release.)

SanSpot.com features great pricing and immediate shipping on all the new 8Gb QLogic products, including the QLogic SB5800 switch, 8Gb single-port QLogic HBAs, 8Gb dual-port QLogic HBAs, 8Gb SFPs, Port Upgrades and more!