Newsletter for 14 January 2010

Intel Unveils All New 2010 Intel Core Processor Family
Intel have launched its all new 2010 Intel Core family of processors, delivering unprecedented integration and smart performance, including Intel Turbo Boost Technology for laptops, desktops and embedded devices. The introduction of new Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 chips coincides with the arrival of Intel's groundbreaking new 32 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process.

Boston Igloo 2U-10T Stor-10GCX4 reviewed by PC Pro Magazine
The editors at PC Pro Magazine have recently reviewed the Boston Igloo 2U-10T Stor-10GCX4 and were impressed to find that this 2U SAS-based storage appliance gives performance a high priority, offers good fault tolerance, and amalgamates Windows Storage Server 2008 with a hardware platform built for speed.

Supermicro Showcases Double-Sided High-Capacity Solutions
Supermicro recently showcased the world's first line of double-sided storage chassis, which enable extra high-density storage, at Storage Visions 2010. With Platinum Level (94%+ efficiency) redundant power supply support, Supermicro's new SC847 series server chassis feature 36 hot-swap 3.5" hard drive trays with 24 in the front and 12 in the rear. For JBOD configurations, the chassis can support 21 drives in the rear to support a total of 45 hot-swap 3.5" drives.