First solid state disk to work like RAID
First solid state disk to work like RAID
Not everything is big in Texas, as can be seen by the recent release of RamSan-120, which is the first solid state disk to work like a hard disk-based RAID.
Texas Memory Systems has introduced this 400 MB disk to help businesses accelerate smaller databases, database logs and email queues and to establish a new entry level for customers of all sizes and budgets.
Steven Cheung, the managing director of NetSor Technology Group, said: "Solid-state disks are strategically used alongside other storage to accelerate critical applications within the SAN. The RamSan-120 is ideal for users who need to accelerate a single large application or several smaller ones and who must work within a tight budget."
With the RAID capability, data is protected within the disk and the system keeps operating even if an entire DIMM (dual inline memory modules) fails. The RamSan-120 includes a hot swappable power supply, dual batteries to provide power in the event external power is lost, and a backup hard disk drive.
Richard Hilken, the managing director of Reactive Data Solutions Ltd, a Texas Memory Systems' reseller, added: "Entry-level pricing, enterprise performance and the reliability provided by innovative RAID protected DIMMs are a great combination.
"Most entry level systems just result in compromises. We think our customers will be early adopters of this new solid state disk."
The RamSan-120 can be installed as an ordinary disk drive system. A single computer can access it with a host bus adapter, or multiple computers can use it on a Fibre Channel storage area network.
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