Two years ago, Toshiba used 78 hard drives to reach PCIe 5.0 speeds in massive 1.5PB JBOD setup - but barely anyone noticed

Two years ago, Toshiba showcased an impressive demonstration using 78 hard drives to achieve PCIe 5.0 speeds in a massive 1.5PB JBOD setup, reaching data transfer rates of 17GB/s. Despite the technological achievement, the 2023 experiment has gone largely unnoticed, highlighting a gap between innovation and public awareness. This matters because it reflects the challenges companies face in gaining recognition for advancements that could significantly impact data storage solutions.