Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteEMC cable requirement and configuration for VNX Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE). By Tekmart Enterprise Support Team A quick note to clarify SAS cabling between EMC VNX and extra enclosures or DAE’s as they are called. When setting up a VNX with only the base DPE enclosure, there’s no need for cabling. When adding the first and the second enclosure, you need a
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesUnderstand how to use NVMe built-in power management features to conserve energy, manage heat and, in the case of mobile devices, extend operating times. By John Edwards Fast, reliable NVMe SSDs have revolutionized data storage. There’s a downside to NVMe SSD technology, however: high power consumption. Fortunately, the NVMe specification offers numerous power management features. Here’s what you need to know. Why
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesAs beginners learn network penetration testing skills, they should remember these expert tips: Pay attention to what the client wants, and stick to offense, not defense. By Michaela Goss The saying, “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” doesn’t necessarily line up with the idea of network penetration testing, where a tester breaks into something typically to fix it. Understanding
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesYour data center UPS sizing needs are dependent on a variety of factors. Develop configurations and determine the estimated UPS capacity that will meet your current and future needs. By Robert McFarlane So you need an uninterruptible power supply unit, but you’re having trouble sizing it. How do you figure it out? Some uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are rated in kilowatts
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesBelow are simple steps for the procedure that you need to follow to reset your MD3000i storage and ultimately upgrade the firmware to the current version for optimal results. By Tekmart Enterprise Support Team Not sure how to restore your MD3000i controller to factory settings? The following tutorial will take you step by step through the process. Step 1 Install
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesBefore you migrate from Hyper-V to VMware, you should take a comprehensive inventory, set an agreed-upon schedule and communicate the potential effects to all relevant parties. By Stuart Burns Migrating a Hyper-V-based VM to VMware is relatively simple, but there are some strategies to make the process a little easier. Before proceeding, ensure the VM you’re migrating is in good
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThis tip discusses how to choose the right-sized uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your data center. It also explains common mistakes in UPS sizing and why UPS power ratings can be so confusing. By Bob McFarlane When it comes to buying the right uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your data center, size matters. This tip explains UPS sizing and capacity
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA MAC address and an IP address each identify network devices, but they do the job at different levels. Explore the differences between the two and learn why both are necessary. By John Burke and Chris Partsenidis Every computer or device on the internet has two types of addresses: its physical address and its internet address. The physical address —
Reading Time-approximately: 9 minutesIP addressing and subnetting are important and basic elements of networks. In this article, learn how to calculate a subnet mask based on the required number of subnets and hosts. By Terry Slattery and David Davis In this article, we explore IP addressing and subnetting and show how to apply this valuable information to real-world scenarios. We address how to
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesMicrosoft is ending its official support for Windows 7. However, Microsoft 365 customers have the option to extend support via continued Windows security updates. By Reda Chouffani Windows 10 has a massive install base as Microsoft’s predominant desktop operating system, and when organizations don’t upgrade their desktops to Windows 10, it can create problems for IT. The stability of Windows
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