Toshiba Opens HDD Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf to Boost Storage Solutions

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has opened a new HDD Innovation Laboratory (HDD Innovation Lab) at its site in Düsseldorf. This advanced facility enhances Toshiba’s HDD evaluation capabilities for customers and partners across Europe and the Middle East.

The lab focuses on optimizing HDD setups for key applications, including storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), surveillance systems, and cloud storage.

Advancing HDD Technology and Customer Support

According to Rainer W. Kaese, Senior Manager, HDD Business Development at Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH, the lab marks a major step forward.

“This new HDD Innovation Lab represents a significant leap forward in providing bespoke solutions and advancing HDD technology. It demonstrates Toshiba’s commitment to driving the industry forward and supporting customers and partners with technical expertise and resources,” Kaese said.

Comprehensive Testing and Benchmarking

The HDD Innovation Lab offers extensive testing services to evaluate HDDs and customer-specific architectures.

Key features include:

• Proof-of-Concept testing and custom architecture setups.
• Benchmarking across various storage architectures.
• Power analysis tools for energy consumption testing.

The lab integrates all essential components, including servers, JBoDs (Just a Bunch of Disks), chassis, controllers, and software for operating systems and video management.

Tailored Insights and Knowledge Sharing

After evaluations, the lab provides customized reports and insights. Toshiba shares these findings through whitepapers and lab reports on the Toshiba Storage website.

Customers can also request loan samples for independent evaluation. This service is available for both small and large quantities, allowing thorough real-world testing.

Live Demonstrations and Future Plans

Toshiba will also use the HDD Innovation Lab for live demonstrations at upcoming trade shows. These sessions will showcase the latest advancements in enterprise, surveillance, and NAS/SAN storage solutions.

With this new lab, Toshiba reinforces its commitment to innovation, helping businesses find the best HDD solutions for their unique needs.