With New 800GbE Switching and the Mass of Breakout Cables, Organization Is Increasingly Critical.
Kevin demonstrates a new 800 GbE switch deployment, stressing that the network refresh hinges on systematic labeling. The lab setup showcases a Brady M511 printer producing flags, tags, and sleeves to differentiate cable types, especially breakout cables that split a single 800 Gbps port into four 100 Gbps links. Detailed labels identify each channel (A‑D), aiding VLAN and port configuration. Kevin notes the importance of distinguishing whether a cable represents a full 800 Gbps interface or a quartet of 100 Gbps connections, and points to the Z9864 switch as the chassis in use. Proper organization minimizes mis‑connections, accelerates troubleshooting, and ensures reliable high‑speed data flow in modern data centers.
17.54 GB/S Backup Throughput: HPE Alletra X10000 with DPAN
HPE introduced the Data Protection Accelerator Node (DPAN), a dedicated appliance that sits in front of the Alletra X10000 storage array to handle backup and recovery workloads. DPAN offloads StoreOnce and Catalyst code, allowing the X10000 to function purely as storage....
Each Transceiver Is up to 20W, This 800GbE Switch Can Generate over a Kilowatt Just in Transceivers
The video explains Dell’s new 800‑gigabit Ethernet switch, which ships with front‑facing fans designed to pull cooling air across the ASIC before reaching the transceiver modules. This airflow arrangement is intended to manage the heat generated by the switch’s dense,...
Brady M511 Portable Bluetooth Label Printer: We Finally Labeled Our Lab #datacenter #networking
The StorageReview team introduced the Brady M511 portable Bluetooth label printer as a solution to the chronic disorganization in their lab, which houses eight racks of networking equipment. The device is rugged, battery‑operated and connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone app,...
1.2 Petabytes Per Hour: Backup Has Never Been This Fast
HPE showcased a breakthrough in backup and recovery by pairing its all‑flash X1000 storage platform with a new Data Protection Accelerator (DPE) node. In a Raleigh lab the team wired three to four racks of gear—30 ESXi hosts, roughly 1,440...
NVIDIA GB10 Spark Design Breakdown. Four New Reviews on the Website.
The video announces four new reviews of NVIDIA’s GB10 desktop platforms from Acer, Gigabyte, Dell, and ASUS, expanding on earlier coverage of the Founders Edition. While all models share the same GPU board, the reviewers uncover notable performance and thermal...
This Is the Ultimate KVM Rig. #dell #datacenter
The video showcases Dell’s ultimate KVM rig built in their lab, highlighting the shift to mini‑DisplayPort connectors on the front of the latest PowerEdge servers. This change enables direct local KVM access without external adapters, a notable upgrade for administrators...
HPE DPAN + X10000 Unleashes Modern Backup Performance
HPE introduced the X10000, an all‑flash, highly available storage platform, now paired with a Data Protection Accelerator (DPA) node to act as a modern backup target for enterprises facing exploding data volumes. The solution combines the X10000’s 100 GbE (with 200 GbE certification...
Inside the Dell PowerEdge XE7740: Silicon Diversity Meets Inference Scale
Dell’s PowerEdge XE7740 is engineered as a high‑density, air‑cooled chassis for enterprise AI inference, accommodating up to eight 600 W class accelerators and offering a PCIe Gen5 fabric. The system’s dual‑zone cooling isolates CPUs from GPUs, while rear networking expansion simplifies rack...