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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