QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today officially released the QuTS hero h5.0 operating system, the latest version of the ZFS-based NAS operating system. Including an upgraded Linux Kernel (5.10), improved security, WireGuard VPN support, snapshot instant clone, and free exFAT support, QNAP’s QuTS hero NAS provides exceptional solutions for data storage/backup, virtualization, or time-sensitive collaborative media editing.

“Data security is a top priority for QNAP, and we have implemented a major system kernel update for QuTS hero to enhance NAS security and reliability,” said Sam Lin, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “In QuTS hero h5.0, we have also optimized the overall performance to meet larger and complex business workloads.”

KIOXIA Europe GmbH, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, today announced the launch of the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD Series, scheduled to be released in November. The portable SSD series fits up to 2TB of data in a new compact palm-size and rounded design. Compatible out-of-the-box with multiple host devices including PCs, smartphones, tablets and game consoles, making these portable SSDs suitable for on-the-go users and content creators seeking high-speed transfer of large data files.

The EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD Series utilizes KIOXIA’s BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and offers a line-up of capacities in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB. With a maximum sequential read speed of 1,050MB/s, the new series features a USB Type-C connector with a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface enabling fast transferring of 4K videos and high-resolution photos. Each EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD also includes cables of both Type-C to A and Type-C to C to ensure the drive works on both current and legacy systems.

TEAMGROUP has announced two industrial-grade M.2 PCIe solid-state drives equipped with patented heat dissipating modules, the N75A-M80 and N75G-M80. The two products can be used in a limited space environment and provide excellent cooling performance during 24-hour high-speed operation, overcoming the extreme environments and ever-changing challenges of industrial applications.

Leading global memory provider TEAMGROUP has been actively expanding in the industrial field for many years. In response to the development of 5G communication and the increasing demand for smart edge computing, TEAMGROUP today has announced two industrial-grade M.2 PCIe solid-state drives equipped with patented heat dissipating modules, the N75A-M80 and N75G-M80. The two products can be used in a limited space environment and provide excellent cooling performance during 24-hour high-speed operation, overcoming the extreme environments and ever-changing challenges of industrial applications.

CDRLabs has taken another look at SK hynix's latest PCIe SSD, the Gold P31. This time around, we've reviewed the 2TB version of the drive which combines SK hynix's own "Cepheus" controller with their 128-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The Gold P31 also features the company's HYPERWRITE technology and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface capable of delivering up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,200 MB/s write speeds.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today launched the 3-bay RAID 5 2.5GbE TS-364 NAS with M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD slots and 2.5GbE connectivity, providing optimized performance in home/office environments. Supporting light virtualization/containers and HDMI output, the TS-364 provides a centralized storage, backup, file sharing, and multimedia solution that features rich NAS applications for greater productivity and boundless entertainment.

“The new TS-364 NAS allows building a secure RAID 5 array with three disks for optimized storage capacity, cache performance and protection against one disk failing. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, the TS-364 enables cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition. Its 2.5GbE port accelerates network transmission while its USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) ports allow quickly transferring large media files,” said Joseph Chiang, Product Manager of QNAP.

TEAMGROUP, the leading brand in the global memory product market is introducing the highly anticipated T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 and T-FORCE VULCAN DDR5 desktop memory. The phenomenal speed and visualization properties of DELTA RGB DDR5 reach an exceptional maximum frequency of 6,400MHz and have recently been verified by major motherboard manufacturers to be compatible with their lighting control software. Meanwhile, the maximum frequency of VULCAN DDR5 is 5,200MHz. Marking a new page in the DDR5 series, the two newly developed products with pioneering specifications will be available globally this month on Newegg and Amazon.

T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 overclocking memory is equipped with a power management IC with professional thermal conductive silicone rubber to enhance heat dissipation. It also supports on-die ECC error correction code to deliver stability and efficiency in power and system operations. The dual-channel memory offers a 2x16GB capacity, and consumers can choose from two frequency specifications, 6,000MHz and 6,400MHz. T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 desktop memory sustains the series original geometric design featuring optimized simplicity in its silhouette inspired by stealth aircraft. The RGB intelligent control chip and 120° ultra-wide range illumination properties allow users to effortlessly immerse in DDR5 memory’s extraordinary performance and distinguishing visualization.

Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced that it has bolstered its lineup of PCIe 4.0 solid state drives (SSDs) with the addition of the KIOXIA BG5 Series. Designed to bring a suitable balance of performance, cost and power to everyday gamers and PC users, the KIOXIA BG5 Series is built with a PCIe 64 GT/s interface (Gen4 x4 lanes) and accelerated by Kioxia’s fifth-generation BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology.

As a virtual multi-LUN (VML)-enabled client SSD, the KIOXIA BG5 Series unlocks back-end flash performance while maintaining affordability, making it an especially attractive option for a wide range of commercial and consumer notebooks and desktops. KIOXIA BG5 SSDs also support the latest matured Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology to realize a finely optimized DRAM-less SSD. The KIOXIA BG5 ships in a compact M.2 2230 single-sided, thermally optimized form factor enabling mobility and work-from-home lifestyles. M.2 2280 single-sided form factor versions are also available.

The KIOXIA BG5 Series is available in capacities of 256, 512 and 1024 gigabytes (GB).

Key features include:

• Up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and 2,900 MB/s sequential write
• Up to 500,000 IOPS random read and 450,000 IOPS random write
• Support for the latest TCG Pyrite and Opal standards, as well as End-to-End Data Protection ensures data is secure whether at home or in the office.
• Forward-looking support for the NVMe 1.4 feature set and basic management command over System Management Bus (SMBus)
• Power Loss Notification signal support to protect data against forced shut downs