New Density Dynamics product: JetX10

Density Dynamics released a new product based on their Jet.IO RAM drives. The JetX10 Acceleration Appliance bundles four Jet.IO drives, eight SAS or SATA drives and a huge amount (up to 144GB) of RAM into a single server running Windows 2008. External connectivity is provided by either FC or iSCSI over 8Gbps FC links or 10 Gbps ethernet interfaces.

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Density Dynamics: “we might have a customer”

Just a month ago, I wrote about Density Dynamics’ product, the RamFlash drive; at the time, I wrote that “it appears to be too little, too late”. It appears as though there is at least some hope for them; they published a press release claiming they have found a customer that is testing [...]

Dataram to compete against Density Dynamics?

Dataram, a company new to the storage industry that currently specializes in RAM memory modules, just announced plans to enter the storage business:

Dataram Corporation [NASDAQ: DRAM], a worldwide leader of advanced memory solutions, today announced plans to launch a unique storage product line that will deliver application performance improvements as well as cost savings without the need for an expensive storage upgrade or replacement. This product launch supports Dataram’s corporate strategy to deliver data center solutions that optimize performance, leverage existing IT investments, and make measurable reductions in the total cost of ownership associated with these assets.

The products will be revealed at SNW in Phoenix in October. The press release and their existing products hint at a product that will be comparable to Density Dynamics’ Jet.io module: a hard drive replacement using RAM. Continue reading Dataram to compete against Density Dynamics?

Density Dynamics: too little, too late?

Density Dynamics just announced that the Jet.io drive, their only product, has been certified for compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL60950-1) and FCC (Part 15 class B) standards. Unfortunately for them, it appears to be too little, too late. Continue reading Density Dynamics: too little, too late?