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Sun Unveils RAID-Less Storage Appliance

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the testing-the-cutting-edge-of-data-storage-sounds-less-than-fun dept.

pisadinho writes "eWEEK's Chris Preimesberger explains how Sun Microsystems has completely discarded RAID volume management in its new Amber Road storage boxes, released today. Because it uses the Zettabyte File System, the Amber Road has eliminated the use of RAID arrays, RAID controllers and volume management software — meaning that it's very fast and easy to use."

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  1. On a semi-related note by Cyberllama · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Has anyone noticed that if you look at the sun logo like one of those "magic eye" things it turns into a swastika? I've always felt that was a poor marketing decision. It's also very similar to the Columbia logo