RamSan-70 PCIe SSD for Server Computers
SSDs (Solid-State Drives) are becoming increasingly popular for laptops and notebooks, but are also starting to be included in desktop systems. Now, IT professionals who maintain servers are starting to consider the benefits of SSDs, but implementing them into compact server configurations without much expansion space can be a problem. Texas Memory Systems may have solved most of these problems with its RamSan-70 PCIe SSD.
The RamSan-70 PCIe SSD is a solid-state drive integrated into a PCIe card, meaning it can be easily installed in any system with an open PCIe slot. This eliminates the need for an open drive bay, which may not be possible on many compact server designs. In addition, it also means that the original drive does not need to be removed, adding more storage space to the server instead of subtracting it by installing a smaller SSD than the original platter-based drive.
Speaking of storage space, the RamSan-70 PCIe SSD has up to 900 GB of usable capacity, which makes it one of the largest SSD configurations currently on the market. An add-on “mezzanine” card can be installed to add an additional 450 GB as well.
The RamSan-70 PCIe SSD features a built-in processor for handling input and output calculations. This takes some of the strain off the host computer by doing these calculations onboard. Once the unit and its driver are installed, it appears as a regular hard drive on the system, ready to be formatted or partitioned. It also includes automatic error checking and wear leveling, to avoid wearing out portions of the drive prematurely.
Overall, server administrators who prefer a PCIe solution instead of a traditional drive will find a lot to like in the RamSan-70 PCIe SSD. They can get the speed and reliability of SSD technology in an easy-to-install card that is also relatively affordable.
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