Software is what defines a storage system’s services and capabilities, but hardware is still at the base of every on-premises and cloud storage deployment.

And the best hardware requires top-notch components, including processors, SSDs and hard drives, interface cards, and memory controllers.

Component manufacturers are often the unsung heroes of the data center, but CRN is here to celebrate them.

As part of CRN’s 2023 Storage 100, here are 10 storage component vendors that give software and data the right base on which to operate.