SanDisk Enhances Flashsoft Software for Server-Side SSD Caching

From X-bit Labs: SanDisk Corp., a leading supplier of NAND flash memory storage solutions, has announced a significant upgrade to its enterprise software portfolio with a new version of its FlashSoft software for Windows Server and Linux operating systems. FlashSoft 3.2 server-side solid state caching software complements and enhances the performance of existing applications, and server and storage systems.

“SanDisk continually improves its software products based on feedback from customers, delivering features and benefits that address enterprise requirements for large-scale, business-critical applicationsю The advancements in the FlashSoft 3.2 software allow users to increase application performance while reducing overhead on storage systems, at a lower overall capital expense,” said Tom Shea, vice president and general manager of software solutions at SanDisk.

By caching frequently accessed data (hot data) on solid-state memory installed in the server, FlashSoft software allows read and write operations for hot data to execute via the solid state device rather than underlying storage. This optimizes server performance by reducing input-output latency (I/O latency) from storage. The software dynamically allocates the cache space to volumes based on their I/O activity for optimal efficiency in SSD utilization, while minimizing use of server CPU and memory resources.

FlashSoft software supports SanDisk’s own enterprise solid-state devices, and it’s also compatible with all vendors’ enterprise flash-based systems, including those using PCIe, SAS or SATA technology. This provides customers choice and flexibility in selecting the flash hardware best suited to their budget, infrastructure and operational requirements.

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