The new generation of solid state drive (SSD) storage technology for ProLiant servers is here. These drives deliver higher performance, lower latency and lower power consumption when compared with tradtional rotating media. Fitting seamlessly into your existing HP server infrastructure, they are ideal for:
- Midline drive environments with constrained workload applications
- High-performance environments such as transactional applications and Web service providers
With all the buzz about solid state, you’d think it was a brand new technology. In fact, solid state storage technology has been changing the way consumers communicate, create and share information for more than 25 years. What’s new now is how business and technology trends are influencing the adoption of new solid state storage technology designs.
Total cost of ownership—that’s the real value proposition for solid state storage. Although still in the development stage, solid state storage solutions can offer:
- Lower power consumption compared to hard drives
- Improved performance
- Improved environmental balance
But also know that solid state storage technology can present its own set of challenges:
- Higher acquisition cost
- Lower life expectancy
- Lower capacities
HP categorizes solid state technology into four connection models:
- Memory modules via the processor or memory bus
- Mezzanine or PCIe PCA’s for I/O acceleration
- Solid state technology as a drop-in replacement for traditional hard drives
- Appliance-like self-contained solutions for external attachment
Not all solid state storage is created equal
Every spinning disk in a server, storage device, workstation, desktop, or notebook is a candidate for solid state storage. But not every application is suited for it. What’s more, the solid state storage solution needed in each of these areas is not the same.
HP is investigating appropriate solutions for application and server environments, including:
- Larger memory capability
- I/O acceleration
- High performance storage in existing infrastructure or an externally attached specialized device
We are working closely with our partners to deliver storage and server solutions that help you:
- Accelerate business growth
- Minimize the costs and risks of adopting new solid state solutions
Stay tuned for more solid state information—from evolving industry insights and research news to product and solution announcements.
