Sonnet announces new Echo II DV PCIe chassis with Thunderbolt 5 interface and up to 2x 80 Gbps transfers
Echo II DV Thunderbolt 5 is Sonnetech's latest enclosure with up to 6,000 MB/s throughput for two PCIe cards simultaneously. Achieve maximum performance with Thunderbolt™ 5 - connect Sonnet's state-of-the-art Thunderbolt systems for PCIe cards to the powerful Apple® M4 Pro, M4 Max and M3 Ultra computers for an amazing experience! Enhance your computer's capabilities and productivity with seamless expansion, extensive PCIe card support, incredible speed and professional performance.
Use and storage of LTO tapes
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) tapes are data storage media used primarily for archiving and backing up large amounts of data. They are popular in corporate environments, research institutions and wherever long-term data storage is needed in a secure and cost-effective manner. Here are the main applications of LTO tapes
LTO-9 - specification of LTO-9 Ultrium drives and media
LTO-9 is the latest format specification for LTO Ultrium tape drives and media. It provides significantly higher capacity and higher performance than the previous generation, LTO-8.
This is the OWC ThunderBlade X12: The Ultimate Thunderbolt 5 Shuttle RAID for Production Professionals
Here at OWC, we are kicking off 2025 in a big, bold way. Still riding the Thunderbolt 5-fueled wave of momentum that we created toward the end of 2024, we’re announcing the ultimate Thunderbolt 5 drive—one designed and built specifically for the most stringent of professional use cases.
How the LTO format works
That’s why LTO specifications are open format, designed for interoperability from among multiple competing vendors. These vendors submit their products to compatibility testing to ensure vendor functionality so that an LTO technology from one vendor can be used on a drive provided by another.
Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection
To counter rising ransomware threats, organizations must adopt a multi-faceted defense, focusing on secure storage and cybersecurity-driven backup strategies.
The Evolving Landscape of Cold Storage: Trends, Innovations, and the Future of Data Preservation
Cold storage has long been a critical component of data management and preservation, but the field is rapidly evolving to keep pace with the exponential growth of digital information. As organizations grapple with the challenges of storing massive amounts of data, the cold storage landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by technological advancements and shifting business needs.
New Mac mini. New Sonnet Innovative Solutions
New Mac mini. New Mounting Solutions from SONNETTECH! The all-new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini® computers are here, and Sonnet leads the way on solutions designed for seamless integration, maximum flexibility, and superior security.
Introducing the OWC Thunderbolt 5 HUB: Expand Your Thunderbolt connectivity
With the recent introduction of the latest M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pros, we’re extremely excited to announce a new product that will help you get even more out of Apple’s latest Macs: the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub.
macOS noe lets You install APPS to an external SSD. Here's how to save space and money in the process
There’s a lot of excitement around all of Apple’s new M4 Macs. iMac users have gotten a badly-needed upgrade, the Mac mini—available with M4 and the powerful new M4 Pro chip—looks to be the best value of any PC period, and the new M4 Max MacBook Pros are going to be absolute computing powerhouses. Plus, all Macs now come with at least 16GB of RAM—finally!
Apple unveils the redesigned MAc mini with M4 Pro and Thunderbolt 5
Following weeks of rumors and speculation about just how powerful and just how much smaller Apple’s latest entry-level Mac would get, the company today delivered, unveiling the smallest and most powerful Mac mini yet.
Powerful new OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD wins CineD Best of Show Award at IBC 2024
Days after announcing our fastest external drive ever, the fine folks, filmmaking experts, and gear connoisseurs at CineD deemed it worthy of a Best of Show Award at the IBC 2024 trade show in Amsterdam.
Troubleshooting LTO drives
We briefly present a collection of errors and solutions that every LTO user encounters from time to time. As with any hardware, from time to time errors are also encountered by users of LTO data archiving drives. Here are some of them and hints on how to solve them
5 Reasons to Get Excited About the New Mac Mini
Apple's Mac mini has long been a powerhouse in a compact form, offering impressive performance in a small package. With rumors swirling about a completely overhauled new model that is likely just days away from being announced, anticipation is building for what Apple has in store.
Here's why RAID users should upgrade to macOS 15 Sequoia and SoftRAID software to version 8.3
For more than 10 years, OWC has been providing SoftRAID with support for RAID 4, 5 and 1+0 volumes Over the years, every time a user reported a bug in the SoftRAID software, OWC stepped in All easily reproducible bugs were fixed in version 7.x , but those very difficult to call were removed in version 8.3.
ATTO 360 Networking: Boosting AVID Workflows with Optimized Networks
Amherst, NY (September 19, 2024) – ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader in network and storage connectivity solutions, announces the new ATTO 360 Networking™ Software, an all-purpose application for Ethernet network optimization and troubleshooting, includes custom profiles for AVID Nexis® shared storage solutions.
Fibre Channel vs. Ethernet: A Head-to-Head Comparison for Post-Production
In the evolving world of post-production, where content creation demands peak performance, choosing the right storage network is critical. As teams handle increasing amounts of high-quality media, the debate between Fibre Channel and Ethernet intensifies. Both technologies offer unique advantages, but which one truly meets the demands of modern post-production workflows?
What is a KVM Extender
KVM extender is a device that allows remote transmission of video, audio and USB data signals between a computer and a console (keyboard, video, mouse) over a long distance. It is particularly useful in environments where access to server computers or workstations is limited or requires physical separation.
Tape Libraries, new in Canister 24.2 LTO
Twórcy oprogramowania w Hedge są dumni z tworzenia aplikacji, które ułatwiają pracę z trudnymi rzeczami i ta wersja Canister nie jest wyjątkiem. W 2018 roku Canister okazał się być odejściem od zbyt skomplikowanego i technicznego doświadczenia użytkownika, które wydawało się być nierozerwalnie związane z oprogramowaniem LTO
Archiware P5, Unitex and QNAP the perfect symbiosis for your LTO
UNITEX stands out as the only company offering an LTO drive with a USB or USB/SAS (hybrid) interface. This is an easily accessible solution that was previously not possible in a QNAP desktop or NAS server configuration. Focusing on usability, robustness and scalability, QNAP is among the most powerful and flexible NASes.