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Faraday to develop Arm-based 64-core SoC on Intel 18A technology for enhancing data center infrastructure
In collaboration with Intel and Arm, Faraday is on a mission to help its customers in the construction of scalable hyperscale data centers.
Faraday Technology Corporation, a Taiwanese tech firm that specializes in semiconductor solutions, has announced that it'll collaborate with Intel and Arm for the development of a 64-core System-on-Chip (SoC). The SoC will be integrated with Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems (CSS) and will utilize Intel's most advanced node, Intel 18A, for enhanced data center infrastructure, advanced 5G networks, and infrastructure edge.
How to turn your old laptop into a great home server
We'll show you how to take your old laptop and configure it as a small, quiet home server.
Whether you're a full-time tech-hoarder like me or just thinking about upgrading an aging device, it can be difficult to find a good use for an old laptop. It doesn't make much sense to keep a spare one at home, and most of us buy and replace laptops on a cycle of necessity, not simply because there's a new model out or our SIM contract is up. It's also not always easy to upgrade laptops. And depending on the model and age, they suffer wear-and-tear easily, which makes them more difficult to donate or pass on to a relative.
There are many network-attached storage (NAS) enclosures to choose from. Brands such as TerraMAster, Asustor, QNAP, and Synology offer a wide range of NAS servers for different applications and price points. Still, these enclosures come with a premium, just like a prebuilt desktop PC. Instead of buying an enclosure, it's possible to build a DIY NAS through standard, off-the-shelf PC parts. If you have an old PC sitting in storage, it can be used without purchasing a single component aside from NAS storage drives. This guide will run you through what you'll need to build a NAS.
Ubuntu Desktop vs Ubuntu Server: Which should you use?
What's the difference between the Server and Desktop versions of Ubuntu, and which is best for you?
Ubuntu Desktop is one of the most popular and widely used Linux distros. It's easy to start with, comes with a great set of built-in tools and apps, and is rock-solid stable. If you've ever downloaded Ubuntu, though, you might've noticed that it's available in a couple of flavors: Desktop or Server. But what's the difference, and when should you use Ubuntu Server?
Lenovo ThinkServer SR250 V2 review: Mighty performance in a compact package
A capable business machine for small to large applications.
When shopping around for rack servers for business applications, there are fewer options than excellent consumer-grade desktops. One such option is the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 V2, which has a compact 1U chassis and powerful specifications. Models start with four bays and cap out at a massive 10. It's a little pricey when moving into the realm of NVMe SSDs, but many businesses may view this as a worthwhile investment.
Xeon 4th Gen is Intel's chance to make a comeback in the data center
Intel has been working on its next gen server processors for years, and now they're finally ready.
It's no secret that Intel has been struggling for years to keep up with its rivals in the data center, which principally include AMD but also Arm-based CPU designers like Ampere and Amazon. The company's Datacenter and AI Group reported an operating margin of 0% in the third quarter of last year, which basically means it's earning as much as it's losing; just a year ago, it was making $2.3 billion. The main problem is that Intel simply hasn't been able to keep up with its competitors, but the arrival of brand-new CPUs and GPUs might change that. With its 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and Max Series of CPUs and GPUs, Intel aims to reverse its years-long decline.
Upgrade your NAS setup with these great deals on WD Red Plus drives starting at just $55
If you've been looking to pick up some Western Digital Red Plus NAS drives, now is going to be a perfect time.
When it comes to storage, there are plenty of different kinds of solid-state drive options out there from SATA to NVMe, and M.2 drives. While solid-state drives are preferred in most applications, there are still cases when a hard disk drive (HDD) is necessary, like when you need large amounts of storage space for a good price.
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV will soon get SMBv3 support
Those with the NVIDIA Shield TV will be happy to hear that SMBv3 is coming soon as the developers are currently testing it internally.
Our lives are becoming filled with more devices these days and the demand for them to interact with each is growing too. For decades, people have used Server Message Block (SMB) for computer networking and it has seen a number of upgrades since its inception. Most people use it to share files between computers, but it has evolved to also become a protocol for printer access and serial port access over wireless. Those with the NVIDIA Shield TV will be happy to hear that SMBv3 is coming soon as the developers are currently testing it internally.