Low Maximum Response Times Enable Faster Workload
Transactions
Once it's installed directly into the server tier, the Lightning
PCIe SSA offers low latency and provides fast, predictable response
times. By alleviating I/O bottlenecks and adding PCIe bandwidth,
the SSA enables faster workload transactions and increases overall
systems savings. Additional speed comes from placing the SSA
directly inside the server or workstation, preventing RAID
controller delays that would occur on the storage tier.
Industry-Standard Efficient Design Minimizes Resource
Impact
SanDisk's innovative controller handles essential I/O functions
and data requests locally, freeing the CPU for increased
application processing. The efficient design of Lightning PCIes
also eliminates the need for additional DRAM.
Works with FlashSoft™ Software for Cache Acceleration
When used in combination with FlashSoft data caching software,
Lightning SSAs can dramatically increase server performance with
your existing processing and storage infrastructure.
Plug-and-Play Installation for Easy Setup
Lightning PCIe SSAs are equipped with industry-standard drivers
that are already integrated into major Windows®, Linux, and VMware®
ESX environments--no additional system reconfiguration or software
is required. These add-in cards are designed to fit into X4 or
greater PCIe slots and are available in 200GB and 400GB
capacities
Durable Design for Predictable and Sustained Performance
SanDisk Enterprise SSAs provide customers with predictable and
sustained performance. Lightning PCIe SSAs are designed for
endurance, no matter how demanding workloads may be or how often
they may change. These SSAs support 10 full writes per day and
offer unlimited read endurance.
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Lightning PCIe SSAs contain the same high-quality flash memory
used in SanDisk solid state drives (SSDs). These SSAs use SanDisk's
proprietary parallel processing architecture, which provides
customers with endurance, consistent performance, and
enterprise-class reliability.
Consistent Performance Keeps Your Business Moving Forward
Built-in data protection in Lightning SSAs enhances reliability.
Background patrol reads correct errors caused by program and read
disturbs, while capacitor backed cache (CBC) makes error correction
transparent to the host with no performance impact.
Designed for a Wide Variety of Data Center Applications
Many of today's data-intensive activities demand the increased
storage performance offered by Lightning SSAs. In media, they
accelerate video on demand (VOD) and animation rendering. In
finance, they handle online transaction processing (OLTP). And in
the general business world, they enhance the performance of web
servers, databases, search indexing, and cloud computing.