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Local ChatGPT on a QNAP NAS!
NVIDIA has published a code set that lets just about anyone run a private ChatGPT on their data. While you can run this on a laptop, we wanted to get the models a little closer to where data resides in many small business settings, the NAS. So we cracked open a QNAP NVMe NAS and dropped in an A4000 to do the dirty work. There's a bit more to the story, though. Chat with RTX runs on Windows, so we used QNAP's Virtualization Station to create a Windows VM and then went about installing the packages. This video has all of the details.
Storage Innovation in Action: Transforming Film and TV Workflows
NAB 2024 opened with tremendous flair, as tens of thousands of attendees flocked to the Las Vegas Convention Center to learn about the latest technology for Media and Entertainment professionals. Over the many years of NAB, one tenant has never changed—digital files are getting more significant, and teams need faster access to them both in the data center and the field. Read Brian's review to see what's happening in Transforming Film and TV Workflows.
OWC Unveils Portable, High-Performance Storage Solutions for Content Creators
In advance of the NAB Show kicking off in Las Vegas, NV, Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the addition of four high-performance and ultra-portable storage solutions to enhance the creative workflow of professionals. Get the details in Lyle's OWC Solution for Content Creators news.
A New NAS Vendor That's Actually Good?
A new NAS vendor has entered the chat - welcome, UGREEN! With much fanfare, UGREEN has raised over $5 million on Kickstarter, reinforcing the market appetite for NAS alternatives. We know UGREEN from their power stations, which have been highlighted by their rugged build and impressive design. Now with their line of NAS products, UGREEN aims to shake up another industry. In this video, we review the UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro. This is their 6-bay unit (with dedicated boot SSD and two M.2 expansion slots), with an impressive hardware spec. Central to the NAS is a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 CPU with 10 Cores and 12 Threads. This is paired with 8GB of DDR5, expandable to 64GB. UGREEN has also included twin 10GbE ports on board in addition to twin Thunderbolt 4 ports. And there's much more...the hardware spec is impressive, but what about performance and usability? Brian and Kevin dive into all of that in this video review of the UGREEN DXP6800 Pro NAS.
WD Unveils Advanced High-Capacity Storage Solutions For Creatives and Media Professionals
Western Digital has announced a comprehensive expansion of its SanDisk and WD product lineup at this year’s NAB show. This major rollout includes cutting-edge G-DRIVEs, an array of high-capacity memory cards, and versatile JBOD systems designed to address the evolving needs of media and entertainment professionals. Read more from Lyle on WD's high-capacity storage solutions.
Meta Unveils Next-Gen Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA)
Meta has announced advancements in its AI infrastructure by unveiling the next-generation Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA). This development marks a significant leap in Meta’s efforts to enhance AI-based products, services, and research, responding to the escalating demands for more sophisticated AI models. Read the news on Meta's Next-Gen training and inference Accelerator.
AMD Ryzen PRO 8000 Series Processors Unveiled for Business Computing
AMD has launched its Ryzen PRO 8000 series processors, representing a breakthrough in business computing technology. These processors aim to transform business productivity and IT management with impressive performance, security, and AI integration. AMD’s Ryzen Pro 8000 series processors cater to the needs of modern commercial mobile and desktop solutions.
Read the news from AMD on the Ryzen Pro 8000 Series Processors.
Social Media Highlights
Kevin and Jordan left unsupervised! Kevin and Jordan prepping the Flat NAS to ship, should be delivered on Saturday.
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