Enterprise Flash Array Storage Solutions

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TrueNAS

TrueNAS is a network-attached storage featuring all-flash and hybrid storage editions, from iXsystems headquartered in San Jose.

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Hitachi Unified Storage VM

Hitachi offers flash array storage, Unified Storage VM.

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SanDisk InfiniFlash

SanDisk's InfiniFlash is a flash array storage option now owned and supported by Western Digital since the 2016 acquisition.

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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series

Hitachi Vantara offers the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series (or VSP F) all-flash storage array for enterprises.

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DDN EXAScaler
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DataDirect Networks (DDN) offers EXAScaler, or the ES series of high performance of storage options.

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Supermicro SuperStorage

Supermicro SuperStorage systems offer a portfolio of choice in storage subsystems ranging from low-latency NVMe systems, density-optimized systems with 2.5" or 3.5" SAS3/SATA3 storage media, to JBODs and JBOFs for economical storage expansion. The Supermicro SuperStorage systems…

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NetApp AFF C-Series

An all-flash storage systems based on QLC media address , NetApp AFF C-Series systems help move data to flash with QLC flash technology. These systems are suited for large-capacity deployment as a way to modernize enterprise data centers to all flash and also connect to the cloud.…

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CIARA MAGMA Storage Servers

For data-intensive applications, CIARA MAGMA Storage Servers present multiple storage configuration options, including: M.2 NVMe, SSD, HDD, SAAS, SATA, and RAID controllers. Users can store and access petabytes of data in various redundant configurations using CIARA MAGMA storage…

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Western Digital 2u24 Flash Storage Platform (HGST)

The 2u24 Flash Storage Platform is enterprise flash storage for software defined storage (SDS), designed to address the demanding storage needs of large enterprises and cloud service providers requiring dense, shared flash storage. Western Digital acquired the product line from the…

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Western Digital Ultrastar Serv Series

The Western Digital Ultrastar Serv Series is a line of flash, software defined storage (SDS) optimized solutions available in the Serv24 series. The Serv series includes the Serv24, Serv24-4N, Serv24HA, Serv24-A, Serv24+6 and Serv60+8 hybrid storage series.

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IBM DS8880F
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IBM FlashSystem is a comprehensive, all-flash storage portfolio

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HPE XP Storage Arrays - XP8

Currently flagshipped by the HPE XP8 Gen2 Storage array, which is the newest addition to the HPE XP storage family that, is a solution designed to deliver 8-nines of availability, to nearly assure continued 100% availability well into the future.

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Dell PowerStore X Series

PowerStore X models (1000X through 9000X) are purpose-built storage appliances with a built-in VMware ESXi hypervisor. The included AppsON capability that lets users run their own virtualized workloads directly on the appliance, while simultaneously providing storage capacity for…

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Oracle FS1 Flash Storage

Oracle's FS1 Flash Storage is an enterprise SAN storage.

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HPE Alletra
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HPE Alletra Storage is a storage solution used to run any app from edge to cloud with a cloud experience for every workload. Available in the 5000 series hybrid flash appliances, or the all flash 6000 series.

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HPE Primera
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HPE Primera is presented by the vendor as an intelligent storage appliance for mission-critical apps built to deliver resiliency and performance with the agility of the cloud.

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VAST Data
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VAST's universal storage innovations combine to deliver a compounded level of storage savings with the goal of making flash affordable. VAST provides All Flash performance which allows users to write at Storage Class Memory speeds, read at NVMe speeds and scale to millions of IOPS…

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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series

The Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) G Series is the company's hybrid-flash offering.

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Dell PowerStore T Series

From the 500 to the 9200T, PowerStore T models aim to provide enterprises a flexible high-performance storage platform to match evolving needs. PowerStore T models aim to provide organizations with the benefits of an enterprise unified storage platform for block, file and vVol data,…

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QES (QNAP Enterprise Storage)

QNAP now offers QES (or "QNAP Enterprise Storage") , an all-flash enterprise storage solution.

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NetApp E-Series

NetApp's E-Series is Hybrid Flash Built and used for dedicated, high-bandwidth applications like data analytics, video surveillance, and disk-based backup that need simple, fast, reliable SAN storage. The E-Series consists of the E5700 series model, and E2800 series model.

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FlashArray Architecture Overview
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This video explains the architecture of FlashArray and how it was specifically designed for flash.

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What is Enterprise Flash Array Storage Software?

Enterprise flash array storage software, also known as a solid-state storage disk system, uses only flash media for persistent storage. Flash memory is an alternative to the traditional spinning hard disk drives that were the core technology of older networked storage systems. Flash storage is much faster than traditional disk storage, and it uses less power. It also takes up less physical space, is less prone to mechanical failure and is significantly quieter.

Enterprise Flash Array Storage Software Features & Capabilities

  • Data compression and deduplication
  • Disaster recovery
  • Management console
  • AI-driven management
  • REST APIs for cloud orchestration
  • Support for security standards
  • Elastic concurrency
  • High capacity
  • High performance

Flash Array Software Services

Flash array products include native software services that allow users to manage and protect data directly on the array hardware. There are a variety of available algorithms for data management such as:

  • compression and deduplication
  • snapshotting
  • replication
  • thin provisioning

Enterprise Flash Array Storage Comparison

To compare flash array storage options, you should consider the following factors:

  1. Upgrade Disruption: Businesses using flash array storage will have to upgrade their system from time to time. Depending on the flash array solution used, this could result in significant downtime for the array. If no downtime upgrades are important for your business, you should look for an option with low or no downtime upgrades, even if it costs more.
  2. Speed: While all flash array options provide faster speeds than traditional storage options, some are significantly faster than others. Consider the performance needs of your business when choosing a flash array option so you don’t overspend on performance you don’t need, or end up with a solution that isn’t fast enough.
  3. Simplicity: Some flash array tools are easy to manage, while others require more technical ability. For businesses with limited technical resources, consider choosing a simple to use solution, even if it lacks customization. Businesses looking for a highly customizable solution may prefer a tool with more granular management options.

Pricing Information

Flash array storage pricing has been falling in recent years. It is now nearing parity with hard disk drives. The traditional way to compare storage pricing is $/KB, or the cost of storing a single GB of data. However, real cost for the enterprise is much higher due to variability in platform hardware and software costs. This is still a useful place to begin as it provides a basic comparison metric. However, keep in mind that this is just a starting point, and that there is a range of available features that can greatly affect the overall price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of Flash storage compared to traditional storage methods.

Traditional flash arrays handled storage using traditional disk drives, which can be slow and take up a lot of physical space for large amounts of data. In contrast, all-flash storage is designed for high speed, low resource usage, and small form factors.

What are the best enterprise flash array storage options?

The top rated enterprise flash array storage solutions are as follows:


What businesses benefit most from flash array storage?

Enterprise flash array storage can be a pricey option, so it is important to consider how much your business can benefit from it. Businesses with large amounts of data to be stored are the most common beneficiaries of flash storage. By consolidating large amounts of data, businesses can make data processes faster while reducing physical storage space. Businesses with smaller amounts of data, or who aren’t as concerned about data process speed may not find flash storage to be essential.

Can you use both flash array storage and spinning disk storage solutions?

Many businesses make use of exclusively flash storage, while others use other solutions, but it is possible to use both. Some businesses use flash storage for application storage needs, while using spinning disk storage as a supplement. Spinning disk storage is ideal for high capacity storage needs where performance is less of a factor. A hybrid storage solution makes use of both technologies.