Based on the standard PCIe architecture coupled with silicon-based NAND clustering storage technology, the High IOPS MLC Adapters are optimized for System x rack servers and can be deployed in blades through the PCIe expansion units. These scalable designs come with cost-effective Multi-Level Cell (MLC) technology in standard PCIe form factors.

These adapters use NAND flash memory as the basic building block of solid-state storage and contain no moving parts, so they are less sensitive to issues associated with vibration, noise, and mechanical failure. These adapters are built as block devices on a PCIe bus with advanced wear-leveling, ECC, and chip-level redundancy providing unparalleled reliability and efficiency.

Typical uses are applications with ultra-high performance I/O needs:

• • Data-in-memory applications
  • Medium to large databases
  • Cache
  • Video
  • Data warehousing
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • Decision support

The IBM High IOPS MLC Adapters have the following features

Technology features:

• Industry-standard PCIe form factors.
• 24 nm NAND flash.
• Cost-effective MLC technology.
• Functions as a PCIe storage and controller device. The operating system sees a block device.

Performance features:

• Ultra-high performance of more than 700,000 read IOPS and more than 900,000 write IOPS
• Access latency as low as 15 ?s
• Up to 3 GBps of sustained sequential throughput
• Integrates with host processor as a memory tier for direct parallel access to flash

Reliability features:

• Enterprise-grade MLC (eMLC)
• 49-bit ECC protection
• End-to-end data integrity
• Adaptive Flashback redundancy for RAID-like chip protection with self-healing capabilities
• Field-upgradable controller hardware to provide performance, reliability, endurance, and feature improvements for the existing deployments

Monitoring and management features:

• Power consumption
• Thermal information
• Flash wear-out

Note: These adapters cannot be used as bootable devices.