OCZ have today unveiled their latest creation, the Z-Drive R4 PCIe SSD, which is capable of transferring up to 2800 megabytes per second (MB/s) and completing over 500,000 input-output operations per second (IOPS).
The new Z-Drive R4 PCIe SSD has been designed for cloud computing and enterprise data applications. It’s available in two standard configurations: a half-height card designed for space-constrained 1U servers and multi-node rackmount servers, and a full-height card. Both configurations support single-level cell (SLC) or multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash.
Advanced Features and Performance
The OCZ Z-Drive R4 is truly unique, melding hardware and software-managed solutions with integrated VCA 2.0. VCA 2.0 is a multifaceted virtualization layer that interfaces with the OCZ SuperScale Storage Controller. This controller combines processing and full DMA (direct memory access) cores, as well as internal PCIe, SATA, and SAS physical interfaces. This advanced architecture ensures that the Z-Drive R4 can handle the most demanding data workloads with ease.
The Z-Drive R4’s impressive transfer speeds of up to 2800 MB/s make it an ideal choice for applications requiring high throughput, such as large-scale data analytics, real-time data processing, and high-frequency trading platforms. Additionally, its ability to complete over 500,000 IOPS ensures that it can manage a high volume of simultaneous data transactions, making it suitable for environments with heavy read/write operations.
Applications and Use Cases
The Z-Drive R4 PCIe SSD is particularly well-suited for cloud computing environments where data access speed and reliability are critical. For instance, in a cloud storage service, the Z-Drive R4 can significantly reduce latency and improve user experience by providing faster data retrieval times. Similarly, in enterprise data centers, the Z-Drive R4 can enhance the performance of virtualized environments by reducing bottlenecks and improving overall system efficiency.
Moreover, the Z-Drive R4’s support for both SLC and MLC NAND flash provides flexibility in terms of performance and endurance. SLC NAND flash offers higher endurance and faster write speeds, making it ideal for write-intensive applications. On the other hand, MLC NAND flash provides a cost-effective solution with higher storage density, suitable for read-intensive applications.
For more information on the new OCZ Z-Drive R4 PCIe SSD, jump over to the OCZ website to read the full press release.
Source: OCZ
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