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nine_k 56 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Kioxia and Dell cram 10 PB into slim 2RU server

It would be funny if lead-acid batteries end up being space-grade, should the lead be able to serve as a radiation shield.

rbanffy 56 days ago [–]

IIRC, metals aren’t great shields because of secondary particles emitted after the first one hits the shield.

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