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January 24
- DapuStor Haishen5 SSD H5100 30.72TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Review➀ DapuStor introduces the Haishen5 SSD H5100, a high-capacity PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD with a 30.72TB capacity. ➁ This SSD combines capacity and performance, standing out in the market where large-capacity SSDs are becoming more common. ➂ The drive features a standard 2.5" design and uses the Marvell Bravera controller, providing 1 DWPD endurance.
January 23
- Sodola SL-SWTG3C12F 12-Port 10G Managed Switch Review➀ The Sodola SL-SWTG3C12F is a budget-friendly 12-port SFP+ 10GbE switch. It comes with a standard 1U chassis and has twelve SFP+ ports on the front. ➁ The switch features a Realtek 9313 ASIC, a loud 12V DC 2-wire fan, and a thermal pad for heat dissipation. ➂ Despite its low cost, the switch offers a managed network solution with a CLI and a console port.
January 22
- This is the Massive AMD Instinct MI300A Heatsink in the Gigabyte G383-R80-AAP1➀ The article discusses the massive heatsink of the AMD Instinct MI300A APU in the Gigabyte G383-R80-AAP1 server. ➁ The heatsink is designed to cool not only the MI300A APU but also the surrounding power components. ➂ The article highlights the challenges and solutions involved in aligning and installing such a large heatsink.
January 21
- Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB NVMe SSD Review➀ The article reviews the Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB NVMe SSD, a high-end PCIe Gen4 SSD. ➁ It features a standard Phison PS5018 controller and Micron 176-layer TLC, with DDR4 DRAM cache. ➂ The drive offers impressive read/write speeds of 7300 MB/s and 7000 MB/s respectively, and has an endurance rating of 2 PBW.
January 20
- Middle Atlantic UTR1 1U Rack Shelf Mini Review① The article reviews the Middle Atlantic UTR1, a 1U short-depth rack shelf designed for mounting non-rack-mountable equipment. ② It highlights the shelf's weight capacity of 25lbs and its suitability for small racks. ③ The review mentions the need for additional securing methods such as zip ties or hook and loop strips.
January 19
- The Dell Precision 3260 Compact PCIe Riser and SATA➀ The article discusses the Dell Precision 3260 Compact's PCIe riser and SATA cable upgrades. ➁ These upgrades were delayed but ultimately provided additional functionality to the workstation. ➂ The PCIe riser allows for the installation of a low-profile PCIe card, while the SATA cable enables the connection of a SATA disk.
January 15
- This is a Fun AMD Instinct MI325X 8-GPU Baseboard Feature➀ The author discusses the AMD Instinct MI325X 8-GPU baseboard, highlighting its features and design; ➁ He mentions the significant weight of the baseboard and the black metal handles that facilitate its movement; ➂ The author reflects on the importance of asking questions and seeking knowledge, even about seemingly simple aspects of technology.
January 14
- WD Black SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD Review➀ The WD Black SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD is reviewed, focusing on its performance and specifications. ➁ The drive is found to be a DRAM-less high-performance Gen4 SSD with speeds near interface limits for a Gen 4 SSD. ➂ The review discusses the drive's internal components, including the NAND flash and controller, and its endurance and warranty.
January 13
- ASUS EBG15 Tiny Router Quick Look➀ The ASUS EBG15 is a compact router with multiple WAN and LAN ports; ➁ It features a USB port for network storage and a fanless design; ➂ The router includes a QR code with default login information for easy setup.
January 12
- Dell Precision 3260 Compact Review➀ The Dell Precision 3260 Compact is reviewed, highlighting its compact design and features such as the Intel Core i5-12500 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. The review discusses the system's upgrade to Windows 11 and the firmware update to support 96GB of RAM. ➁ The hardware is examined, noting the system's versatility in vertical or horizontal orientation, its port selection, and the ease of service compared to other mini PCs. ➂ The system's rear ports and expansion capabilities are discussed, including the presence of a low profile expansion slot and additional port options.
January 11
- Networking on the Cheap Gigaplus 10Gbase-T Adapter Mini-Review Marvell AQC113➀ The Gigaplus Marvell AQC113 Adapter is reviewed, highlighting its low-profile design and PCIe x4 connection. ➁ The adapter includes a branded heatsink and a Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chip. ➂ Performance testing shows 10Gbase-T speeds as expected, with a price of $67.50.
January 9
- Kioxia AiSAQ SSD-backed RAG for Larger Scale AI Models➀ Kioxia is introducing a new product, AiSAQ, which uses SSDs to support larger AI models; ➁ The product aims to reduce costs by using SSDs instead of DRAM for storing vector data and indexes; ➂ It provides a faster and more cost-effective solution for accessing large amounts of data in AI applications.
January 8
- After Decades Dell Drops XPS Inspiron and Latitude Branding➀ Dell has dropped its well-known XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brands after decades; ➁ The company is moving to a new branding lineup including Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max; ➂ Dell is expanding its AMD offerings, especially in the commercial segment.
January 7
- NVIDIA CES 2025 Keynote Live Coverage➀ NVIDIA's CES 2025 keynote will be covered live; ➁ CEO Jensen Huang is expected to present groundbreaking innovations; ➂ Topics may include AI, gaming, robotics, and more.
- Intel CES 2025 Keynote Live Coverage➀ Intel kicked off its CES 2025 keynote with a focus on creating world-class products across consumer and data center portfolios.➁ The company discussed the Intel Core Ultra 200 series, emphasizing performance and power efficiency.➂ Intel highlighted its vPro technology and introduced the vPro Fleet services for remote remediation and fleet-wide issue resolution.
- AMD CES 2025 Keynote Live Coverage➀ AMD's CES 2025 keynote is set to take place today, focusing on the PC and gaming segments with potential announcements of new Radeon video cards and Ryzen CPUs; ➁ The keynote will also cover AMD's HPC and AI products; ➂ AMD's performance in the consumer GPU market has been under 15% in the past year, and it will be interesting to see their strategies for rejuvenating video card sales.
January 6
- Compal SG720-2A AMD EPYC and AMD Instinct MI325X AI Server at SC24➀ Compal's SG720-2A server features AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs for AI applications; ➁ The server is designed for high-performance computing and is showcased at SC24; ➂ It includes features like a 500W TDP CPU support and a fan-centric design.
January 5
- Beelink GTi12 Ultra Mini PC Review with GPU Dock Expansion➀ The Beelink GTi12 Ultra is reviewed as a mini PC with GPU dock expansion capabilities; ➁ The system features a variety of I/O options, built-in SD card reader, and fingerprint reader for biometric authentication; ➂ The review highlights the system's internal power supply and dual 2.5GbE networking capabilities.
January 4
- Hasivo S600W-5XGT-1SX-SE A Six Port 10G Switch➀ The Hasivo S600W-5xGT-1SX-SE is a cost-effective six-port 10GbE switch with five 10Gbase-T ports and one SFP+ port; ➁ The switch offers web management and is priced under $195; ➂ The review delves into the switch's internal hardware and compares it to the PoE version.
January 3
- The MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+IN Half-Width Switch is Coming➀ MikroTik is releasing a new half-width switch, the CSS318-16G-2S+IN, with 16 1GbE ports and 2 SFP+ 10GbE ports. It is designed to be mounted in a 1U space and can fit into a 9 or 10-inch rack. The switch is expected to be priced at $139. ➁ The switch uses SwOS instead of RouterOS, which is a topic of debate among users. ➂ The review will cover the performance and features of the switch in detail.
January 2
- The 2025 Server Starting Point➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
January 1
- The Mini ASUS EBP15 PoE Switch is Tiny➀ The ASUS EBP15 is a compact PoE+ switch with dimensions of approximately 121 x 75 x 26mm. It is designed for easy mounting and comes with PoE+ capabilities. ➁ It features five 1GbE ports, four of which are PoE+ capable. The switch is fanless and silent, making it ideal for quiet environments. ➂ The EBP15 is part of the ASUS business networking series and is compatible with the EBG15 router for a complete network stack.
December 31
- NVIDIA Completes Run:ai Acquisition➀ NVIDIA has completed the acquisition of Run:ai, a company specializing in AI cluster orchestration. The acquisition brings Run:ai's team and technology into NVIDIA's fold, enhancing its capabilities in managing AI clusters. ➁ Run:ai's products will continue to be developed under the NVIDIA brand and the company plans to open-source the software in the future. ➂ The acquisition aligns with NVIDIA's strategy to control the control plane in the computing ecosystem, expanding its reach in the enterprise space.
December 30
- STH Q4 2024 Letter from the Editor Re-aligning➀ The editor discusses the re-alignment of STH's focus and platforms, including the main site, forums, YouTube, and Labs. ➁ The challenges faced in expanding content and resources for larger projects, such as the Olympics and xAI Colossus videos. ➂ The editor's hope to continue bringing larger pieces to the community while improving average content quality and reaching new audiences. ➃ The team is looking to scale and hiring in Scottsdale, with a focus on expanding the YouTube channel and evolving the Axautik Group's content.
December 29
- Vertiv Hydrogen Fuel Cell Quick Look➀ This article provides a quick look at Vertiv's hydrogen fuel cell solution, capable of generating 600kW of power and mostly exhaust water and water vapor. ➁ The article discusses the challenges of power in modern AI data centers and the potential of hydrogen fuel cells as a power source. ➂ It highlights the Vertiv fuel cell container and its ability to provide around 200kW of power output.
December 28
- Gigaplus GP-S25-0802P PoE 8-port 2.5GbE and 2-port 10G Review➀ The Gigaplus GP-S25-0802P is reviewed as an affordable and high-capacity unmanaged switch with 8 2.5GbE ports and 2 10GbE SFP+ ports. It supports PoE+ and was purchased for $98.➁ The switch lacks fanless design and is not ideal for non-rack mounting without rubber feet.➂ The internal hardware includes a Sirivision POE-150W power supply and an 8-port PoE board without isolation.
December 27
- WisdPi WP-UT5 5Gbps USB-C to 5GbE Adapter Review➀ The WisdPi WP-UT5 is a compact USB to 5GbE adapter offering flexibility with two cables for different USB types; ➁ It supports 5GbE, 2.5GbE, and 1GbE speeds, and includes a USB Type-C port without a cable; ➂ The review discusses its performance and value compared to other similar adapters.
December 26
- How to See Thunderbolt and USB4 Device Information on a Mac➀ This article provides a guide on how to view Thunderbolt and USB4 device information on a Mac; ➁ It details the steps to access System Information and find the Thunderbolt section; ➂ It explains how to refresh information to see newly connected devices.
December 25
- What All of the Markings on SD microSD and microSDXC Cards Mean➀ This article explains the markings on SD, microSD, and microSDXC cards, including speed classes, UHS bus interfaces, video speed classes, and capacity standards; ➁ It clarifies the differences between SD, microSD, and microSDXC cards; ➂ It provides a guide to understanding the various markings and their impact on performance.
December 24
- We Lost a Great One Gordon Mah Ung➀ The article commemorates the passing of Gordon Mah Ung, a respected technology journalist; ➁ The author reflects on the impact Gordon had on the technology industry and the personal regret of not expressing gratitude; ➂ The author mentions the importance of expressing gratitude and the family's philanthropic focus on pancreatic cancer research.