Flash memory
This topics page includes the latest news, tips and tricks for flash memory topics. Learn about the many types of flash memory, including non-volatile memory, NAND and NOR flash, and the solid-state drives powered by NAND memory. Flash is increasingly becoming a fundamental part of enterprise storage. And keep up with new developments such as NVMe, Optane and 3D XPoint.
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Flash memory News
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February 13, 2020
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IBM Storage folds Storwize arrays into FlashSystem line
IBM merges Storwize and FlashSystem platforms to simplify its storage portfolio on updated Spectrum Virtualize software; adds Optane and Samsung Z-SSD options.
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February 13, 2020
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Flash startup Vast Data strives to make disk storage extinct
VAST Data CEO has immense plans for storing big data on all-flash systems and predicts his startup's combination of storage class memory and consumer-grade QLC drives will make disk go the way of the dodo.
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February 10, 2020
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Speed is 2020 theme in NVMe flash storage, persistent memory
Top technologists and analysts predict 2020 storage hardware trends will center on NVMe-based flash, Optane persistent memory and MRAM memory.
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February 05, 2020
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Samsung spins Stellus Technologies for file storage
Samsung created Stellus to develop new-fangled file system built on key-value storage and optimized for NVMe flash drives, scalability and high throughput.
Flash memory Get Started
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How NVMe-oF advantages are transforming storage
There's a lot involved with deploying NVMe over fabrics. Here's what you need to know to fully understand this communication protocol and make it work in your organization. Continue Reading
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5 NVMe-oF implementation questions answered
Want to know more about implementing NVMe over fabrics, where it's useful and what to consider? Get answers to these and other questions surrounding this technology. Continue Reading
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5 storage class memory technology terms you should know
SCM will define the future of memory and storage. Get to know some of the key technologies you'll be hearing a lot more about in the next few years. Continue Reading
Evaluate Flash memory Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Top 2019 enterprise storage arrays win Products of the Year
Winners of the 2019 Products of the Year signal a shift from disk to flash storage arrays. Vast Data takes gold, NGD Systems wins silver and DataDirect Networks captures bronze. Continue Reading
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Products using Intel Optane SSDs and memory debuted in 2019
Is your organization ready for storage class memory? See some of the Optane-based products vendors developed and launched last year that incorporated the technology. Continue Reading
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Readers explored data storage options, challenges in 2019
In 2019, SearchStorage readers satisfied their curiosity about blockchain storage, decided between hybrid and multi-cloud, and took a deep dive into understanding NVMe technology. Continue Reading
Manage Flash memory
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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5 tips to drive edge computing storage success
Ready to boost your edge computing environment's storage? Find out some best practices to follow, including how to integrate with multi-cloud environments and NVMe-oF. Continue Reading
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NVMe-oF performance monitoring best practices that work
Don't let your storage network infrastructure get in the way of delivering NVMe-oF's low-latency benefits. See how these best practices can fix problems before they occur. Continue Reading
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HPE Memory-Driven Flash targets AI and real-time analytics
HPE's memory-driven approach addresses DRAM and NAND limitations by incorporating storage class memory technology into the storage infrastructure. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Flash memory Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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3 key problems computational storage devices can solve
This emerging technology brings stored data closer to compute processes, solving latency and performance issues. Discover the three potential advantages of computational storage. Continue Reading
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NVMe performance challenges expose the CPU chokepoint
NVMe systems have diminishing marginal performance gains when hardware is added and storage software consumes more CPU resources. Discover how to address this problem. Continue Reading
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Understanding the NVMe performance problem
Storage software is a primary performance concern when using NVMe. Discover three workarounds vendors use to fix the problem that exists between NVMe flash and storage software. Continue Reading