I'm prepping for my next major build, and I'm considering some odd options. One of the boards I am looking at has 6x USB 3 connectors, which got me to thinking about setting up an external raid array ...
Unfortunately for RAID 5, there are some controllers and available guides that default to this RAID type, regardless of drive ...
I’ve covered tons of Thunderbolt 3-enabled devices over the years, and it’s become clear that CalDigit is one of the leaders in this space, especially when it comes to docks and external drive ...
Today I am taking SilverStone’s new DS222 external dual-bay RAID enclosure for a spin in my test area and this is one enclosure that stands out from the rest in its basic design. RAID setups are great ...
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Buffalo has unveiled its latest DriveStation range of external hard-drives, with three new models targeted at creative types. The DriveStation Duo and DriveStation Quad each have USB 2.0 and eSATA ...
I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to have relatively fast (~500 MiB/s) and mid-size (~20 TiB) external storage with my 2013 linux-based workstation (which implies no thunderbolt ports). I don't ...
External storage enclosures give us the flexibility to manage and upgrade as our storage needs grow. Solutions such as these can be found for single drives all the way up to twelve drives and with our ...
Many of us are now shooting video in 4K/UHD resolution as opposed to HD. Whether we edit and deliver in 4K or not is a decision based on our commissioning requirements but either way, additional hard ...
Western Digital's latest attempt to cash in on our general guilt over not backing up files is the My Book Mirror Edition. Effectively bridging the gap between a traditional standalone USB hard-drive ...
It's affordable and easy to manage -- two qualities you rarely hear mentioned about storage. We test your RAID options. Direct attached storage (DAS) is one of the most basic types of storage you can ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. OWC has announced a new model of its ThunderBlade storage ...