EMC VFCache (née Project Lightning) is a fairly simple offering: A server-based PCIe flash card that acts as a read cache with no integration with storage arrays or hypervisors. But EMC’s entrance into the host-based flash storage market is a powerful demonstration of the wave of disruption caused by flash-based storage and high-performance computing.
EMC VFCache (aka “Project Lightning”) Is One Small Step, But an Important One
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nimbus E-Class: The First Big, Redundant, All-Flash Enterprise Array
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FCoE isn’t a replacement for Infiniband, it’s a cheaper copy that customers will buy
December 7, 2009 By 3 Comments
There is some misconception by many in the storage industry that FCoE is some type of replacement for Infiniband. My view is that FCoE is cheaper, dumber but MARKETABLE alternative.
SUN ORACLE Exadata Version 2: Showing the power of ORACLE SUN
September 16, 2009 By 5 Comments
Clearly ORACLE is targeting IBM and NCR – Teradata products with the release of the SUN ORACLE EXADATA Version 2 platform. It was obvious listening to Mr. Larry Ellison, where he used the word “THEY” numerous times signaling towards IBM and NCR. Though it was not said during the presentation, “THEY” could include HP as well. At this point without the final approval of the SUN purchase, it wouldn’t make a lot of sense for ORACLE to make another enemy, HP.