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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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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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What's the difference between flash memory and conventional RAM?
Even though vendors refer to flash memory and conventional RAM -- the "main memory" of your PC or server -- as solid-state memory, these two memory types are very different. FAQ
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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. Definition
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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. Definition
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Solid-state disk vendor goes under
In a turn of events that has confused both users and partners, solid-state disk storage vendor Imperial Technology Inc. has apparently closed up shop. Article
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Using solid-state disks as a solution for mechanical HDD arrays in a SAN
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Quick Takes: New view
Solid-state vendor bags solid investment; Emulex, Netreon develop a new way to view SANs; and CNT, StorageTek extend replication over distances. Article
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Storage Smarts Answer #28: Solid-state
Are you storage savvy? Take our quiz and see how much you really know about storage. Quiz
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Analysts give nod to solid state disks for SANs
A research firm gives a thumbs up for the use of use of solid state disk technology to boost performance in storage area networks. But some say, SSD will only take off if vendors can prove users will see a significant ROI. Article