Why a HOT SPARE Hard Disk Is a Bad Idea
Updated on 19/08/2025 Due, in part, to the different views and opinions regarding the usage of hot spare disks in our previous post, we’ve decided to add an update for ...
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Optimizing Data Storage Costs & Efficiency with Open-E JovianDSS
In today’s data-driven world, the importance of optimizing data storage cannot be overstated. As data continues to grow at an...
Data Storage Monitoring in Open-E JovianDSS with Checkmk and Diagnostic Tools
Among the characteristics of an optimal data storage solution, several features should stand out. It should provide full checksumming, self-repair,...
How To Improve Your Business With ZFS
The smooth workflow of almost any business today is mainly based on data management. Media, transportation and logistics, finance, the public, government, or medical sectors – basically, you can list ...
Read moreWelcome to Open-Experts — The Data Storage Podcast!
Our charismatic host, Todd Maxwell, with almost 20 years of experience in the data storage market, delves into the world of data storage solutions. Learn about key trends, technologies, and ...
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Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Solutions with Open-E JovianDSS
Imagine the life of a company or an organization with all its commercial and operational activities. In order to safeguard all the aspects of the business, it is essential to ...
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Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version: A Leap Forward in Performance, Management, and Virtualization
Open-E continues its tradition of relentless innovation with the release of Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version. Building on the foundation of previous updates, the new version delivers a powerful combination of ...
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NVMe Partitioning Guidelines – Open-E’s Best Practices
Are you struggling with the efficient management of the NVMe drives in your data storage system? We’ve got a bunch of tips for you, but before we get to it, ...
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