Francis Chu

The latest edition of M-Systems DiskOnKey, to be released next month, will hold 512MB—perfect for storing files on the go and a great replacement for bulky floppy drives used in laptops. The current $149 DiskOnKey, a flash memory device, holds 128MB. Its roughly the size of a thick pen or highlighter, with a USB interface. […]

Intel this week introduced the Low Voltage Pentium III, a processor that will allow manufacturers to build ultradense server blades that support two processors per blade. Ultradense server blades have the main components (processor, memory, hard drive, motherboard) condensed in a compact PCI card form, and multiple blades are housed in a rack-mount chassis with […]

Dell Server Puts Enterprise Redundancy in 1U Footprint”> Dell Computer Corp.s newest two-way server, the PowerEdge 1650, offers better redundancy features than other servers in its class and boasts robust performance in a rack-optimized form factor. IT managers looking for an application server or a space-saving Web server application should consider the PowerEdge 1650. The […]

At a recent meeting, AMD demonstrated its next-generation X86-64 “Hammer” processor technology in action. From what I saw at the demo, the Hammer architecture is impressive, although its still too early to say if the Hammer will do well in the market. The heart of AMDs Hammer architecture, which will debut in the ClawHammer and […]

Flatrock Adds Dimension to Extranets With Routers”> Flatrock Inc.s Linux-based series 1500 Application Routers break new ground in the extranet market by providing enterprises with a simple, secure and manageable way to rapidly deploy applications over networking and organizational boundaries. In eWeek Labs tests, the Flatrock Instant Extranet package—comprising a pair of Series 1500 Application […]

Adaptecs XHub7+ utility connects up to seven USB peripherals to a PC. The XHub7+ supports the new USB 2.0 devices and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices. It comes with USB 2.0 drivers for PCs running Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP and also supports Mac OS 9.1 or later. Its convenient stand let me […]

IT managers looking for a compact and affordable entry level DLT autoloader should consider Benchmark Storage Innovations Inc.s ValuSmart Tape 640 Blade. The VS640 is the first tape autoloader eWEEK Labs has seen that stands at less than 2U (actual height: 3.34 inches). This slim, rack-mountable autoloader can hold up to eight digital linear tape […]

Now that wireless networks are faster and better, is streaming video over wireless LANs possible? Streaming multimedia content is a challenge to any type of network. A typical high-resolution MPEG video stream running at 30 frames per second demands megabits of bandwidth. Given the capabilities of current 802.11a products, video over wireless still seems far […]

Zyxels latest ZyWall Internet Security Gateway appliances are well-suited to tackle broadband sharing for the home office as well as small companies with built-in firewall and VPN capabilities. I looked at the $299 ZyWall 1 appliance for one to five home users and the higher-performance ZyWall 100, priced at $1,799 and targeted at small companies. […]

Storactives Strongbox for Client Data”> IT managers seeking comprehensive, robust, client/server backup software for Windows networks should consider Storactive Inc.s LiveBackup 2.5. Prices for the latest version of LiveBackup, released last month, start at $129 per client. Storactive does not charge a licensing fee for LiveBackups server component, but compared with other Windows-based client backup […]