STEC Furthers the Use of Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash Within the Enterprise Data Storage Industry
December 15 2010 - 9:25AM
STEC, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEC), today announces the integration of its
MLC-based ZeusIOPS SSDs into IBM's high-end DS8800 and DS8700 as
well as mid-range IBM Storwize V7000 storage systems. This signals
a new milestone in the expansion of MLC usage within the Enterprise
storage market. ZeusIOPS MLC SSDs are available with a 6Gb Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) or 4Gb Fibre Channel (FC) interface.
MLC flash is a solid state technology traditionally used in
consumer devices because it is dramatically more affordable than
single level cell (SLC) flash. MLC-based drives are now an
increasingly important element within enterprise storage systems
given the growing need for cost-effective high-performance storage
within these systems. Using MLC NAND Flash technology, STEC has
enabled its SSDs to achieve their industry-renowned performance in
higher capacities and at extremely competitive price points.
As a pioneer and leading supplier of high-end Enterprise SSDs,
STEC delivers groundbreaking innovation through its proprietary
CellCareTM and Secure Array of Flash Element (S.A.F.E.)TM
technologies, both of which are designed to extend the endurance
and reliability of MLC media in robust applications.
"By leveraging our CellCareTM and S.A.F.E.TM technologies in the
development of our MLC-based Zeus IOPS SSDs, STEC is able to add
significant value to key customers like IBM who are constantly
looking to increase the efficiency of their storage systems," said
Manouch Moshayedi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of STEC.
"This type of collaboration effectively lowers the cost of SSD
integration, without compromising performance, and paves the way
for further SSD adoption across the Enterprise."
STEC's MLC-based SSDs with CellCareTM technology utilize
adaptive Flash access, signal processing, data management
algorithms and error correcting codes (ECC) to improve the
endurance of MLC Flash components. These drives, available in
capacities up to 800 GB, are able to handle intensive workloads of
up to 10 writes per day for over five years without limiting
performance, a key consideration for Enterprise environments. In
addition, S.A.F.E.TM technology eliminates virtually all failures
associated with MLC Flash, drastically reduces component-level
failures and delivers the data reliability required by Enterprise
storage applications. These key technologies are integral to
extending the longevity of MLC media under increasingly demanding
Enterprise workloads.
The IBM Storwize V7000 system was introduced in October 2010 to
help clients simplify administrative tasks such as set up and
management. The new system allows room for clients' future growth
and includes a highly-integrated set of advanced software for
storage efficiency that frees clients from buying piece-parts or
making trade-offs between price and capability. The Storwize V7000
is equipped to take advantage of the IO horsepower of STEC's
ZeusIOPS SSDs.
The IBM System Storage® DS8800 is the most advanced model in
IBM's high-end disk portfolio with hardware that offers faster
performance and a significant reduction in floor space and energy
requirements. The System Storage DS8700 is another leading offering
in IBM's lineup of high-end disk systems, offering outstanding
reliability.
The IBM DS8800, DS8700 and Storwize V7000 are all equipped to
optimize the use of SSDs with IBM's System Storage Easy Tier
feature, which uses ongoing performance monitoring to move only the
most active data to SSDs.
For more information regarding this announcement and other
important SSD topics, please visit the company's web site at
www.stec-inc.com.
About STEC
STEC, Inc. is a leading global provider of solid-state drive
technologies and solutions tailored to meet the high-performance,
high-reliability needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
With headquarters in Santa Ana, California and locations worldwide,
STEC leverages almost two decades of solid-state drive knowledge
and experience to deliver the industry's most comprehensive line of
solid-state drives to the storage industry. For more information,
visit the company's web site at http://www.stec-inc.com.
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties, including those statements concerning
customer adoption and utilization of STEC's technologies and
solutions, the benefits from the integration of STEC SSDs across
IBM's platforms, the capabilities and performance of STEC's
products, and the adoption of SSDs into new applications. Such
forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and
involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that
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outcomes and results to differ materially from current
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statements contained in this release are reasonable, it can give no
assurance that its expectations will be fulfilled. Important
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CONTACT: STEC, Inc.
Mitch Gellman, Vice President of Investor Relations
(949) 260-8328
ir@stec-inc.com
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