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PCIe-based solid-state storage implementation benefits and drawbacks
This special report on implementing PCIe-based solid-state storage examines the major benefits and drawbacks to the technology and profiles two IT shops using it. Special Report
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HP IO Accelerator cards let Answers.com implement solid-state storage for database performance boost
To improve database performance on its Web servers, Answers.com implements solid-state storage using HP IO Accelerator cards; sees a 900% increase in the number of queries each database server can handle. Case Study
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Solid-state storage option must account for demands of IO-intensive applications
IT shops need to determine the best solid-state storage option in disk arrays, servers or dedicated appliances by assessing the needs and demands of their I/O-intensive applications. FAQ
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Best practices for solid-state drive storage technology
SSD best practices center on identifying I/O-intensive applications so that data storage technology can provide the greatest benefit to IT organizations. Special Report
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FAQ Guide: When to expect solid state drives in the enterprise
How will solid state drives affect enterprise storage in 2009? Storage analyst Mark Peters discusses the future of solid state technology and which applications will drive its enterprise use. FAQ
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Storage vendors debate where SSDs go in storage infrastructure
Tier 1 storage will eventually consist of solid-state disk (SSD) technology. But there's not much solid-state disk in today's enterprise storage infrastructure. Special Report
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Product Roundup: Solid-state drives in enterprise arrays and servers
Most storage vendors have announced support for solid-state drives, but only EMC is shipping, and every vendor has a different approach. No wonder storage administrators are confused. Special Report
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Solid-state drives quiz
While solid-state disk (SSD) devices offer faster speeds and consume less power than hard disks, the high price of solid-state memory has kept the devices confined to limited use in the data center. Storage professionals are now seeing more situation... Quiz
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How to create Tier 0 storage by leveraging solid-state drive technology
With prices of solid-state drive (SSD) technology dropping, companies are starting to use SSD technology in a high-performance tier of storage called Tier 0. Tier 0 storage using SSDs
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Does RAID boost the performance of solid-state disk and semiconductor memory-based storage?
No, I'd say that RAID is still necessary. RAID and solid state complement each other. There's a notion that RAID is just for disk drives, and that's not the case... FAQ
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Data storage industry preview 2012: Rise of SSDs and clarity for cloud
Our 2012 data storage industry preview: flash and virtualization on the rise, NetApp and Dell in the hot seat, EMC prepares for life after Tucci. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Top 10 storage trends in 2011: solid-state technology, cloud, big data make a mark
Solid-state technology was a common theme in news stories covering storage trends in 2011, but cloud storage, VM backup and big data each gained their share of attention. News | 21 Dec 2011
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Texas Memory Systems launches flash SAN for high availability
Texas Memory Systems gives the RamSan-720 high-availability flash SAN redundancy to eliminate any single point of failure. News | 06 Dec 2011
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UCSD lab studies future changes to non-volatile memory technologies
UCSD lab’s tests of ultra-fast phase-change memory (PCM) and other new non-volatile memory technologies shows need for sweeping software changes to bring performance boost. News | 29 Nov 2011
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Nimble Storage upgrades hybrid flash for primary, secondary storage
Nimble Storage delivers its largest capacity hybrid flash iSCSI array with multi-level cell (MLC) SSDs and SATA drives. News | 03 Nov 2011
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Nevex adds flash caching software, Overland revamps RAID for SnapServer
SNW Fall 2011 opens with startup Nevex adding flash caching software to eliminate I/O bottlenecks, and Overland Storage introducing SnapDragon with DynamicRAID. News | 11 Oct 2011
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IBM adds Storwize V7000 Unified array for multiprotocol storage
With the Storwize V7000 Unified array, IBM enters the multiprotocol storage market; Big Blue also improves its auto-tiering software capabilities across arrays and data centers. News | 11 Oct 2011
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Violin Memory launches all-flash storage for the enterprise
Violin Memory looks to take on high-end enterprise primary storage vendors with its new all-flash storage array, available with MLC or SLC. News | 27 Sep 2011
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Kaminario, Anobit add multi-level cell flash options
Kaminario adds MLC flash to go with previous DRAM SAN, as well as a hybrid option; Anobit bumps up capacity, speed of its MLC solid-state drives (SSDs). News | 14 Sep 2011
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MLC drives, PCIe technology give SSDs run for their money
Manufacturers see demand grow for multi-level cell (MLC) solid-state drives and PCI Express technology to bring down prices. Article | 26 Aug 2011
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Solid-state storage technology defined
Solid-state storage technology is becoming a viable storage alternative for high-performance applications. Learn the important acronyms surrounding the technology Tip
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SSD architecture: Three deployment options
Learn about the three main ways to deploy an SSD architecture, and the pros and cons associated with each approach. Tip
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The impact of SSD technology on the network and CPU
SSD technology can have a noticeable effect on the network and CPU utilization. Learn how increased traffic loads can change the bottlenecks in your environment. Tip
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SSD caching vs. primary storage for data placement
SSD caching and primary storage are the two main ways to implement solid-state storage technology with respect to data placement. We explain both strategies. Tip
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Is PCIe SSD right for you? Deploying PCI Express SSD devices
Learn about the PCI Express (PCIe) solid-state drive (SSD) market, how and where to deploy PCIe SSD in your environment, and challenges with the technology. Tip
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Solid-state drives vs. hard disk drives: How to justify the cost of an SSD
Learn about the best use cases for solid-state drives (SSDs) and why applications that directly impact revenue are a perfect fit for the technology. Tip
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How to use flash-based SSDs in your environment
We tell you how the combination of flash memory and SSDs can help your organization achieve higher performance levels, cut storage costs and improve green storage initiatives. Tip
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How to add solid-state storage to your enterprise data storage systems
Learn four ways to complement your enterprise storage systems with solid-state storage, including adding solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of disk drives, two ways to effectively use NAND flash and the benefits of using standalone SSD arrays. Tip
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Wide stripe before you dive into SSD
Storage managers should consider physical disk technologies before plunging into SSD for storage IO performance. One of the processes existing vendors provide is called wide striping. It's most often available inside storage subsystems from 3PAR, Com... Tip
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Tutorial on solid-state disk (SSD) devices
Solid-state disk (SSD) devices use much less power and produce less heat than hard disks. But until their prices come down, they'll at best be niche devices. Tip
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resistive RAM (RRAM)
Resistive random-access memory (RRAM) is a form of nonvolatile storage that operates by changing the resistance of a specially formulated solid dielectric material. Definition
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solid-state storage program-erase cycle
A solid-state-storage program-erase cycle is a sequence of events in which data is written to solid-state NAND flash memory cell (such as the type found in a so-called flash or thumb drive), then erased, and then rewritten. Definition
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multi-level cell (MLC) flash
Multi-level cell (MLC) flash writes two data segments to the same cell, effectively doubling the capacity of flash storage media. Definition
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solid-state storage
Solid state storage (SSS) is a type of computer storage media that is made from silicon microchips. Word
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flash memory
Flash memory is a type of constantly-powered nonvolatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed in units of memory called blocks. Word
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cache memory
Cache memory is random access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. Word
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Podcast: Solid-state drives entering enterprise storage environments
What should a storage administrator be doing today in terms of planning for solid-state drives entering the storage environment? Jeff Janukowicz, research manager at IDC for solid-state drives and hard drive components, discusses the impact SSDs are ... Podcast
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resistive RAM (RRAM)
Resistive random-access memory (RRAM) is a form of nonvolatile storage that operates by changing the resistance of a specially formulated solid dielectric material. Definition
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solid-state storage program-erase cycle
A solid-state-storage program-erase cycle is a sequence of events in which data is written to solid-state NAND flash memory cell (such as the type found in a so-called flash or thumb drive), then erased, and then rewritten. Definition
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Data storage industry preview 2012: Rise of SSDs and clarity for cloud
Our 2012 data storage industry preview: flash and virtualization on the rise, NetApp and Dell in the hot seat, EMC prepares for life after Tucci. News
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Top 10 storage trends in 2011: solid-state technology, cloud, big data make a mark
Solid-state technology was a common theme in news stories covering storage trends in 2011, but cloud storage, VM backup and big data each gained their share of attention. News
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Texas Memory Systems launches flash SAN for high availability
Texas Memory Systems gives the RamSan-720 high-availability flash SAN redundancy to eliminate any single point of failure. News
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UCSD lab studies future changes to non-volatile memory technologies
UCSD lab’s tests of ultra-fast phase-change memory (PCM) and other new non-volatile memory technologies shows need for sweeping software changes to bring performance boost. News
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New memory technologies generate attention as successors to NAND flash
Advances in phase-change memory make them candidates to replace NAND flash in enterprise solid-state storage, but it might not happen for years. Feature
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Solid-state storage technology defined
Solid-state storage technology is becoming a viable storage alternative for high-performance applications. Learn the important acronyms surrounding the technology Tip
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Nimble Storage upgrades hybrid flash for primary, secondary storage
Nimble Storage delivers its largest capacity hybrid flash iSCSI array with multi-level cell (MLC) SSDs and SATA drives. News
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SSD architecture: Three deployment options
Learn about the three main ways to deploy an SSD architecture, and the pros and cons associated with each approach. Tip
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The Solid-State Storage topics page provides news articles, tips, tutorials, guides, special reports and podcasts for data storage professionals who manage storage hardware and other storage resources in their company's data center. Look here for guidance and advice on solid-state storage topics such as solid-state disk (SSD), SSD drives, SSD testing, SSD prices, SSD performance, SSD benefits, solid-state memory, DRAM memory, flash memory, DRAM vs. flash memory, and other solid-state technologies.