What Characterizes Hybrid Storage Arrays?
Hybrid storage arrays are characterized by their hardware, software and architecture features, though they are largely differentiated from other storage by their software functionality. This software relies on dynamic data placement in a hybrid storage pool that combines SSD and HDDs.
Hybrid Storage Arrays Generally Contain
- Multi-core Processors
- Flash Memory for Storage & Caching
- Storage Optimization Software
- Multi TB HDDs
- Autonomic Storage Tiering/Advanced Caching
ARI 100 Series Also Has Advanced Virtualization Features
- Automatic Drive Tiering
- Rapid Drive Rebuild
- Drive Spin-Down
- Virtual Disk Pools
- SSD Flash Cache
- Thin Provisioning
- Sustained Performance on a Parallel File System
- Max Drive Support: 248 HDD SSD SAS NL
Also, it has proven 99.999% uptime and can sustain performance of 3.5Gbs write, 5Gbs read on a file system with the highest levels of data protection, service levels and disaster recovery. Support for industry high-availability software guarantees seamless integration with the rest of the enterprise.
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