Flash storage for applications
"You can find the latest news, tips, reports and in-depth guides on flash storage for applications on this page. Learn how flash-based storage can help specific application performance, including how to identify which apps require all-flash storage performance. Because flash comes at a price premium, it’s valuable to know the specific use cases that benefit from flash. "
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Flash storage for applications News
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March 31, 2020
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Mar'20
Containers, clouds, NVMe drive 2020 data storage innovation
Containers on bare-metal flash and souped-up processing highlight innovations in storage, aiming for seamless data movement between local and cloud arrays.
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February 26, 2020
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Feb'20
Qumulo NAS file system adds encryption, security
Qumulo juices its file system with encryption, real-time security audits and other capabilities designed to position the scale-out NAS for denser, more complex workloads.
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February 25, 2020
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Feb'20
New enterprise PCIe 4.0 SSDs from Kioxia, Samsung double speed
Kioxia's new performance-boosting PCIe 4.0 enterprise SSDs add support for NVMe 1.4 and U.3 universal backplane specs, join Samsung models offering a maximum capacity of 30.72 TB.
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December 26, 2019
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Dec'19
Enterprise flash adoption poised for new uses, experts say
Enterprise flash memory technologies are evolving with NVMe fabrics, QLC drives and storage class memory. The new options will enable data centers to expand flash use cases.
Flash storage for applications Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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The ultimate guide to NAND flash technology
NAND flash drives' layers and bits-per-cell counts affect which kinds of devices are right for an organization. Capacity and durability are the main issues to consider. Continue Reading
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NAND flash memory technologies evolve to support QLC
QLC NAND pushes the storage capacity of flash devices higher, but devices can wear out more quickly than other NAND types because more data can be written to the same cell. Continue Reading
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Explore health IT data storage strategies
Healthcare IT professionals have storage technology options in front of them to deal with an influx of digital patient data. Flash storage is one such area to keep in mind. Continue Reading
Evaluate Flash storage for applications Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Choose between NAND vs. NOR flash memory
When comparing NAND flash memory to NOR, it's important to examine the structural differences to understand which type of non-volatile memory is best suited for some applications. Continue Reading
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The future of flash memory promises unprecedented speed, capacity
NAND flash's future involves more layers and bits per cell. At the same time, NVMe-oF, storage class memory and other new technologies will fundamentally change memory and storage. Continue Reading
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6 NAND flash memory vendors balance performance, reliability
Learn what types of enterprise- and consumer-grade SSD technology six leading NAND flash storage vendors offer, as well as where these modules are best suited. Continue Reading
Manage Flash storage for applications
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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When to use TLC NAND flash memory
TLC NAND flash storage devices wear out quickly, and they're not as fast as MLC or SLC. But TLC devices are a good choice for tier 2 storage and read-heavy applications. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Flash storage for applications 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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New memory technologies challenge NAND flash dominance
Cost and scaling limits mean planar NAND flash as we know it will slowly cede its pre-eminent place in the memory hierarchy to emerging technologies such as 3D XPoint. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of file- and block-based flash caching
George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses pros and cons of file and block flash caching and how they can be implemented in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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How DRAM or NVRAM cache can reduce flash SSD write amplification
DRAM/NVRAM caching provides SSD systems with better performance while reducing flash SSD write amplification. Continue Reading