Storage Field Day 26 Delegate Roundtable Discussions

S3 Is an Accidental Storage Protocol

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Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) has spawned an essential protocol for object storage, despite initially being intended as an API for a cloud service rather than a traditional protocol. However, the lack of standardization and documentation has led to considerable discrepancies in its implementation and use. Creating a universal standard for S3 faces numerous obstacles, primarily Amazon’s dominance and lack of incentive, yet such a standard is imperative for the advancement of the ecosystem.

Personnel: Stephen Foskett

Sustainability Means More Than Just Power Consumption

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The importance of sustainability in the enterprise storage industry is often underestimated, but it’s crucial to evaluate aspects such as efficiency, power consumption, cooling, and waste to build sustainable solutions. As the dominant components in the market, Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) play a significant role, with their power consumption compared to Solid State Drives (SSDs) and contribution to overall energy use in data centers being notable. Some companies in this industry attempt to reuse or recycle old equipment, like hard drives, to minimize waste, although this effort is frequently hindered by data security concerns. To strive for better sustainability practices, attention must also be paid to the sourcing of materials, production of e-waste, and responsible disposal.

Personnel: Stephen Foskett