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Supermicro unveils AI-optimized storage powered by Nvidia

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Supermicro announced the launch of a new storage system optimized for AI workloads using multiple Nvidia BlueField-3 data processing units (DPU) combined with an all-flash array. These units support 400Gb Ethernet or InfiniBand networking and provide hardware acceleration for demanding storage and networking workloads.

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AWS tries to lure users to its cloud via storage ease of use

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At its re:Invent 2024 conference this week, AWS rolled out five new storage tools and services with the goal of making its offerings easier to work with, if not cheaper or better. Looking at this holistically, AWS is delivering updates across the data management/storage stack, from ingest to making data useful and usable to management.”

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Nvidia claims near 50% boost in AI storage speed

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Nvidia is touting a near 50% improvement in storage read bandwidth thanks to intelligence in its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking equipment, according to the vendors technical blog post. Storage is an overlooked element of AI that has been overshadowed by all the emphasis on processors, namely GPUs.

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HPE updates block storage services

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a pair of changes to its GreenLake Alletra MP block storage services, with a new program for on-premises users as well as support for Amazon Web Services. Now, HPE has added the Timeless Program for GreenLake Alletra MP block storage users with non-disruptive controller upgrades.

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Top data storage certifications to sharpen your skills

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Enterprise data storage skills are in demand, and that means storage certifications can be more valuable to organizations looking for people with those qualifications. No longer are storage skills a niche specialty, Smith says. Both vendor-specific and general storage certifications are valuable, Smith says.

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Solidigm unveils 122TB data center SSD for AI workloads

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The D5-P5336 doubles the storage space of Solidigm’s earlier 61.44TB version of the drive, and the company claims it is the world’s first SSD with unlimited Random Write endurance for five years. Solidigm is a pioneer of QLC (quad-level cell), which means four bits per cell, the highest density of SSD storage available.

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PEAK:AIO adds power, density to AI storage server

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PEAK:AIO, maker of a dedicated AI storage infrastructure server software, has released a new version of its AI Data Server, with emphasis on performance, density, and sustainability. PEAK:AIO is a software defined storage platform designed running on Dell Technologies PowerEdge R7525 2U server with up to 24x NVMe drives.

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