Week 11 Tech Roundup – UniFi U7 Pro XG, Samsung 9100 PRO, QNAP 100GbE Switch, and More!

1. UniFi U7 Pro XG & XGS: 10GbE Wi-Fi 7 APs for High-Density Networks

UniFi has officially launched the U7 Pro XG ($199) and U7 Pro XGS ($299), both featuring 10GbE uplinks and Wi-Fi 7 for enterprise environments.

• XG Model: 6-stream, supports 300+ clients, PoE+ powered.
• XGS Model: 8-stream, supports 500+ clients, PoE++ powered, includes an independent spectral scanning radio for interference mitigation.
• Features: MLO (Multi-Link Operation), BSS Transition, WPA3, and Zero-Wait DFS for uninterrupted channel switching.
• Deployment: Best paired with UniFi’s new 10GbE Pro XG Switches, designed for high-performance networks.

2. Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD: 14,800MB/s Speeds & 8TB Model Announced

Samsung’s first PCIe 5.0 consumer SSD, the 9100 PRO, delivers up to 14,800 MB/s read & 13,400 MB/s write speeds.

• Available Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB (March 2025), 8TB model coming H2 2025.
• Performance: Up to 2,600K IOPS random writes.
• Pricing: Starts at $199.99 for 1TB; 8TB pricing TBA.
• Comparison: Outperforms Seagate FireCuda 540 & Crucial T700 with better efficiency & power savings.

3. QNAP 100GbE Switch Upgraded with Cable Splitting & Cloud Control

QNAP has updated its QSW-M7308R-4X 100GbE switch, now supporting:

• 100GbE to 4x 25GbE breakout cables.
• Backward compatibility with 40GbE.
• Cloud-based monitoring via AMIZcloud for remote IT management.
• PTP (Precision Time Protocol) support for nanosecond-level synchronization in AVoIP setups.

4. Silicon Motion 128TB PCIe 5.0 SSD RDK for AI & Data Centers

Silicon Motion unveiled its MonTitan PCIe 5.0 128TB SSD Reference Kit, designed for AI training and data lake storage.

• Controller: SM8366 with NVMe 2.0 support.
• Performance: 14GB/s reads, 3.3M IOPS random reads.
• AI Optimization: Uses PerformaShape & Flexible Data Placement (FDP) for efficient AI/ML workloads.

5. Western Digital 26TB WD Red Pro HDD for NAS & Enterprise Workloads

WD’s new 26TB Red Pro HDD is built for high-intensity NAS setups with:

• CMR technology & 7200 RPM speeds.
• Sustained transfer rate of 272MB/s.
• OptiNAND tech for improved durability & cache efficiency.
• Price: $569.99 MSRP.

6. GL.iNet Slate 7 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router Review & Speed Tests

GL.iNet’s first Wi-Fi 7 travel router delivers:

• Dual 2.5GbE WAN/LAN ports.
• 2.8Gbps Wi-Fi 7 (No 6GHz support).
• Touchscreen UI for VPN control & speed monitoring.
• Performance: Ethernet maxes out at ~2.1Gbps, Samba file transfers at 140MB/s.
• Verdict: Good for VPN security, but lacks true Wi-Fi 7 speeds.

7. Netgear Nighthawk RS100: Budget-Friendly Wi-Fi 7 Router with WPA3 & VPN

Netgear’s cheapest Wi-Fi 7 router at $129.99, featuring:

• 3.6Gbps speeds (Wi-Fi 7 MLO support).
• 2.5GbE WAN port, 4x 1GbE LAN ports.
• WPA3 encryption, built-in VPN support, & Netgear Armor (trial).
• Good for households upgrading from Wi-Fi 6.

8. Synology Services Outage Impacts C2 Cloud & Active Insight

Synology reported a major service disruption, affecting:

• C2 Backup, C2 Identity, C2 Object Storage & Active Insight.
• Cause: Suspected network issues in the Europe region.
• User Impact: Errors in backups, portal logins, and cloud syncs.

9. Astera Labs PCIe 6.0 SSD Hits 27GB/s Speeds at DesignCon 2025

Astera Labs demonstrated PCIe 6.0 SSDs achieving 27GB/s sequential reads using:

• Scorpio PCIe 6.0 retimers.
• Micron Gen6 SSD prototypes.
• Use Case: AI & GPU-heavy workloads needing high-bandwidth storage.

10. Infortrend U.2 NVMe JBOF Expansion Enclosure: 24GB/s Throughput

Infortrend’s JB 4000U NVMe expansion unit is designed for AI & M&E applications:

• Supports 24 U.2 NVMe SSDs in 2U form factor.
• Dual controllers, up to 24GB/s throughput.
• Expandable to 4.4PB storage.

11. XikeStor SKN-A113-Mini 10GbE Adapter as a Synology Alternative

The XikeStor SKN-A113-Mini 10GbE NIC offers:

• PCIe 3.0 x2 interface (same as Synology E10G22-T1-MINI).
• SSH-based driver installation required.
• $90 cheaper than Synology’s adapter, but future DSM updates may break compatibility.

12. Samsung Foundry Review: Exynos Shift & US Factory Investment Changes

Samsung is reviewing its foundry operations, potentially:

• Moving Exynos development to the Mobile Division.
• Pausing US-based Taylor fab expansion.
• Shifting focus to automotive-grade sensors & AI chips.

13. Kingston DC3000ME PCIe 5.0 U.2 SSDs with eTLC NAND & PLP

Kingston’s DC3000ME SSDs target enterprise & AI workloads:

• PCIe 5.0, U.2 form factor.
• eTLC NAND with Power Loss Protection (PLP).
• Read/write speeds up to 14GB/s & 10GB/s.

That’s it for Week 11! Stay tuned for next week’s storage, networking, and AI tech updates! 🚀

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