QNAP, Inc. today announced the release of the TS-x31 series Turbo NAS for SOHO and Home users. Powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, it provides a high-performance yet economical solution for file storage, sharing, and data backup coupled with the easy-to-use cloud-based note-taking application and a wide range of multimedia functions.

Available in 1, 2, and 4-bay models, the TS-x31 series is an easy-to-use network storage center for backup, synchronization, remote access, and home entertainment. “Due to the privacy concerns of pubic cloud services, the TS-x31 is ideal for establishing a secure and large-capacity private cloud where users can store, share, and access their files anytime, anywhere, ” said Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP.

Corsair, a world leader in high-performance PC hardware, today announced the ultra compact, low-profile Flash Voyager Vega USB 3.0 flash drive. The slim, thumb-sized drive is less than 5mm thin and 24mm long including the built-in key ring loop, making it a perfect keychain companion for data transfers on the go, or an ideal plug-and-leave storage solution for notebooks, car audio systems, game consoles, and other devices. The new drive is available immediately in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities from Corsair.com and retailers around the world.

Protected in a gleaming scratch-resistant hard chrome plated zinc alloy enclosure, the Flash Voyager Vega drive is as eye-catching as it is rugged. Thanks to high-speed USB 3.0 support, file transfers complete in a fraction of the time of previous generation flash drives, with a discrete blue LED showing when data transfers are active. The drive also supports USB 2.0 for compatibility with older PCs, and Microsoft® Windows®, Mac OS® X, and Linux® are all supported with no additional software required.

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the availability of the SanDisk X300 SSD. The SanDisk X300 SSD leverages the latest advancements in X3 technology to deliver a great user experience with high-performance, while utilizing robust error-correction to increase reliability and provide peace of mind for today’s CIOs. SanDisk’s new client SSD also includes an improved SSD Dashboard, which provides visibility into the drive’s performance, security, and available firmware updates, in order to maintain peak performance at all times—an important feature for today’s mobile workforce.

“The SanDisk X300 SSD is our first X-series drive to incorporate the use of our nCache 2.0 tiered caching architecture and X3, three bit-per-cell technology, to deliver a highly optimized and reliable solution for both CIOs and their employees,” said Kevin Conley, senior vice president and general manager, client storage solutions at SanDisk. “This mainstream corporate drive not only provides the reliability and performance companies need today, but also helps CIOs reduce total cost of ownership and shorten the time to return on investment.”

The X300 utilizes SanDisk’s advanced 1Ynm X3 flash technology, and incorporates nCache 2.0 technology, a next generation tiered caching technology that combines SLC and X3/TLC flash blocks to improve endurance, increase efficiency, and boost performance in corporate workloads such as office productivity applications, media creation or financial transactions. To improve the reliability of the drive and maximize end-to-end data integrity, the X300 SSD also includes a robust error handling mechanism that utilizes XOR recovery technology to implement an extra layer of data protection.

Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, today took the wraps off the industry’s first dedicated surveillance hard disk drive (HDD) featuring Seagate Rescue services—the Seagate Surveillance HDD. Engineered specifically for surveillance and video analytics applications, the Surveillance HDD is a world-class drive that employs data recovery services designed to restore data from malice or accidental failure, keeping systems in the field longer and reducing post deployment expenses.

“Over 413 petabytes of data are produced in just one day by video surveillance cameras installed worldwide in 20131—that’s 150,000 petabytes of data every year, most of which are stored on high-capacity surveillance systems for archive or video analytics purposes,” said Scott Horn, Seagate vice president of marketing. “That data is invaluable to the user to either meet industry regulations or leverage for content analysis or security— so when data loss occurs it’s an expense to the customer. Seagate’s Surveillance HDD with Rescue services addresses this issue head on and alleviates these concerns.”

Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today releases the brand-new Super-speed USB 3.0 OTG flash drive－Mobile X31. Engineered with the dual-interface of a micro-USB and a USB 3.0 connector, Mobile X31 includes all the capabilities of USB flash drives, USB cables and memory cards, making itself the multi-functional device for different kinds of storage needs. Inheriting the unique designs, Mobile X31 features exclusive 360°-swivel cap and compact size that allow users an easier method to store and use with just a thumb push. Incorporating the advantages of instant storage expansion, fast data transmission and user-friendly operation, Mobile X31 offers a total solution for mobile storage.

Perfect Match － USB 3.0 OTG with 360° swivel-cap design

Overwhelmed by the widespread trend of mobile devices, people depend on such devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to fulfill various needs for work, leisure and entertainment. Therefore, transfer speed has become the deciding point in the next mobile generation. SP Mobile X31 adopts SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, a pain-killer for slow data transfer rate between devices, improving life quality of professional users such as photographers, gamers and businessmen. To accomplish safer and easier user experiences, SP Mobile X31 applies the intelligent 360° swivel-cap design, which can protect the USB/ microUSB connector while it is not in use and meanwhile, allows users to operate the drive with just a simple thumb push without worries about cap loss. SP Mobile X31 also stands out with the sophisticated material combination of metal and plastic, delivering the succinct and dashing style for modern users on the go. Furthermore, with extremely small and featherweight casing, it can be easily carried around and save commuters and traveling people a lot of trouble.

Foxlink PQI, the world's leading mobile peripheral storage media brand, has introduced the U605L Flash Drive globally, to allow consumers to enjoy the final days of a wonderful summer and experience the joy and beauty of summertime in all its splendor. The globally launched U605L Flash Drive was designed with the concept of "Exploring the World in a Boat" in mind, presenting a classic style of ocean and sea. The PQI U605L is small, lightweight, and extremely easy to carry around. It will easily fit in with your individual style and taste, and is the best accessory for your laptop computer. Although summer is coming to an end and autumn is approaching, the PQI U605L will make you feel like you are still on the beach being caressed by the summer breeze.

The U605L Flash Drive incorporates PQI's patented exclusive COB packaging technology as well as a USB 2.0 communication interface, not only solving the problem of overheating during data transfer, but also eliminating the issue of being unable to read data due to high-frequency noise. The U605L is perfect for use with thin and lightweight Ultrabooks, tablets, or laptop computers.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has started mass producing 3.2-terabyte (TB) NVMe PCIe solid state drives (SSDs) based on its 3D V-NAND (Vertical NAND) flash memory technology, for use in high-end enterprise server systems.

The new NVMe PCIe SSD, SM1715, utilizes Samsung’s proprietary 3D V-NAND in an HHHL (half-height, half-length) card-type form factor, to offer 3.2TB of storage capacity -- doubling Samsung’s previous highest NVMe SSD density of 1.6TB.

“Beginning with mass production of this new V-NAND-based NVMe SSD, which delivers the highest level of performance and density available today, we expect to greatly expand the high-density SSD market,” said Jeeho Baek, Vice President, Memory Marketing, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung plans to actively introduce V-NAND-based SSDs with even higher performance, density and reliability in the future, to keep its global customers ahead of their competition.”

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