Solid-state drives (SSDs) face two significant barriers to wide-scale adoption. Price and reliability. Prices continue to drop, thankfully, but longevity continues to be a concern. JEDEC to the rescue! You see, the flash memory in SSDs have a limited number of re-writes, and even with wear-leveling technology, eventually, the drive will give out. And while [...]
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Well, maybe not hate but a seething indifference definitely. First, some perspective.If you buy a new household appliance and power consumption is a concern, you look for the Energy Star label. Simple.For IT managers, it’s not that easy.The EPA expanded…
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