Texas Memory Systems Introduces 400MB/s Entry-Level Solid State Disk
Texas Memory Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the World's Fastest Storage?, announced today availability of a new entry level solid state disk, the RamSan-120 ? the fastest 1U solid state disk on the market and the first solid state disk ever to implement RAID (redundant array of independent DIMMs) -protected dual inline memory modules for the highest levels of reliability. The RamSan-120 delivers over 70,000 random I/Os per second and up to 400 megabytes per second of bandwidth. Its 8-gigabyte capacity is housed in a slim one rack-unit (1U) chassis and is ideal for accelerating smaller databases, database logs and email queues. For Texas Memory Systems, known for its high-end systems, the RamSan-120 establishes a new entry level offering for customers of all sizes and budgets. "Our own tests have shown that a solid state disk like the RamSan-120 can be used to remove I/O bottlenecks that persist even after significant SQL tuning and adding memory to a server," said Donald Burleson, one of the world's top Oracle database experts and co-author of Oracle Solid State Disk Tuning, a new book on high performance Oracle database tuning.
"In some cases, moving to SSD resulted in an amazing 200x performance improvement.
Best of all, it's an inexpensive and fast solution to a difficult tuning problem."Applications that benefit from high performance solid-state disks include OLTP (online transaction processing), OLAP (online analytical processing), modeling, and data acquisition. Typical RamSan users include corporations in the financial, telecom, broadcasting, and e-commerce sectors as well as government, military, and research organizations."Solid-state disks are strategically used alongside other storage to accelerate critical applications within the SAN," said Steven Cheung, Managing Director of NetStor Technology Group. "The RamSan-120 is ideal for users who need to accelerate a single large application or several smaller ones and who must work within a tight budget."The RamSan-120 sets a new standard for non-volatile solid-state disk reliability by introducing the first redundant array of ECC-protected DIMMs. The system works like a hard disk-based RAID.
Data is protected and the system continues operating even if an entire DIMM fails. The RamSan-120's high availability architecture also includes a hot swappable power supply, dual batteries to provide power in the event external power is lost, and a backup hard disk drive. "Entry-level pricing, enterprise performance and the reliability provided by innovative RAID protected DIMMs are a great combination," said Richard Hilken, Managing Director of Reactive Data Solutions Ltd, a Texas Memory Systems' reseller in the UK. "Most entry level systems just result in compromises. We think our customers will be early adopters of this new solid state disk."The RamSan-120 is as easy to install as an ordinary disk drive system.
A single computer can use it with a host bus adapter, or multiple computers can access it on a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). Full monitoring and configuration capabilities are available over any browser via a protected Java applet. The RamSan-120 is fully SNMP compatible."Solid state disks are used for speed so we wanted to deliver a very fast and reliable entry-level system that would fit within the needs and budgets of more organizations," said Woody Hutsell, Executive Vice President at Texas Memory Systems. "Customers and resale partners can now get both their high-end and entry level solid state solutions from one reliable source."Texas Memory Systems will be showing the RamSan-120 at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco. Oracle experts, Don Burleson and Mike Ault, will be giving regular presentations at the Texas Memory Systems booth on accelerating databases with solid-state disk.About Texas Memory Systems Texas Memory Systems (http://www.texmemsys.com) manufactures the World's Fastest Storage?.
Their RamSan line of solid state storage is used to accelerate enterprise applications like OLTP databases, batch processes, and data warehouses, modeling and video editing up to 25-times. Founded in 1978, they sell direct to large enterprise and government organizations. They also sell through OEM and reseller partners.Texas Memory Systems, World's Fastest Storage, RamSan and Active Backup are trademarks or registered trademarks of Texas Memory Systems..
Father's Day Gifts Fit For a King
Want to impress Dad this Father's Day?
Then say "goodbye" to ties and wallets and say "hello" to GuyBuys.com.
This self-proclaimed website "for guys who hate shopping" is quickly proving a gift-giving goldmine for the women who love them."Women love our site because they know they'll find items that are already guy approved," explain the Guy Buys guys.This e-tailer offers more than 20,000 different items, all pre-screened and personally endorsed by the all-male Guy Buys team.
Merchandise ranges from electronics, video games and DVDs to sporting goods and collectibles.
In fact, the site carries one of the largest collections of autographed sports paraphernalia available anywhere, including past and present star players like Jeter, ARod, Jordan and Gretzky.
There's also an impressive selection of autographed "Sopranos" merchandise.A wide range of products and price points makes Guy Buys an ideal site for finding just the right gift for Dad....
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Free Business Services Offered During South Florida Hurricane Crisis
Lady Entrepreneurs, a local South Florida technology firm, has offered free space on some of their servers collocated safely in Houston, Texas.
Kristin Wanden, the company President, made the decision to offer this service after worrying about her own company data.
"Our office and home is right on Ocean Drive in Hollywood Beach.
We were evacuated for Hurricane Frances and will be again if Hurrican Ivan makes a turn towards us.
We thought about our off-site servers and how to protect our own company data and wanted our clients to feel protected as well.
Our company has helped build our client's data systems, mostly with ACT!.
If they lose their data, they will have a horrible time trying to rebuild.
Most of our clients took us up on the offer. If the worst happens and someone's office is shut down they at least won't have to worry about starting over completely.
With our clients their database is their livelihood...
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What Do You Need When You Drive
If you think that driving is as simple as breathing could be, think again. Driving takes much more than the knowledge to drive and much more than the attitude towards driving. Driving actually means more on preparation and being ready and prepared in case there are some untoward incidents happening on the road.
Of course, being prepared is something that would give you a level ahead from someone who does not even have anything useful in handy. In fact, if you have the proper equipment and instruments on hand and you meet an emergency, chances are, you could be very well be back on the road faster than you would have to wait for roadside assistance.
Bringing your cellular phone with you is one of the most useful things you can have during emergencies. You can dial 911 if there is an accident. You can also call for assistance if you are not that knowledgeable on car breakdowns. The only problem that you may encounter, though, would be if you...
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Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
It's fun to buy stocking stuffers for teen girls. I always use this time of year as an opportunity to give them the little treats they want and/or need throughout the year but that I don't want to spend the extra money for. Here are some items our teenage daughters will find in their Christmas stockings this year: $5 Starbucks card AA batteries for portable CD player/MP3 player Matching knit camisole/panties Fun fashionable socks Small hoop earrings Chocolates and hard candies I try to find them things that they can use but will also not necessarily expect in their stockings. Listen for clues for what to get when you're out shopping with them. They really make it quite easy! Here are some other ideas: Movie tickets Fast food gift certificates Perfume/body spray Lip gloss Nail polish/manicure set Disposable camera/film CD cleaner/scratch remover Journal/pen Small inspirational book Tear-off calendar Car or room air freshener.
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what Is VOIP?
Confused about VOIP? Join the crowd. It's not as difficult as it sounds and we are going to make VOIP simple for the average person. VOIP simply means Voice Over Internet Protocol. Now you don't need to know anything about the protocol so basically it is using the Internet to make phone calls.All you need is a high speed internet connection to make a VOIP call. There are many companies that offer VOIP service and offer the telephone with it.
Many will even set it up for you. Even local cable companies are offering to set you up. Once it is set up, you don't need to worry about anything. You can simply make telephone calls just like normal. Now you will be making calls through an internet company and not your phone company.Why should I use VOIP and are there any disadvantages?AdvantagesThe main reason most will want to use it is to lower their phone bills.
You will normally pay a flat fee and you will get long distance to the US and Canada with it at no extra charge. You...
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Blowers
There are many types of Blowers -- leaf blowers, industrial blowers, snow blowers, etc, Each type has different subtypes such as backpack, handheld, corded and cordless, wheeled, electric-powered and gas-powered, and so on. Each type and subtype differs in function and purposes. For example, while some of them may be specifically manufactured for home maintenance, other more powerful units are aimed at commercial users.
Electric-powered blowers require an electrical power source provided from an electrical outlet, through an extension cord. Cordless blowers, on the other hand, use rechargeable batteries and are more suitable for smaller areas because of their limited operating time. Mixing oil and gasoline operates gas-powered leaf blowers.
2-stroke gasoline engines generally power backpack blowers, while wheeled units generally have 4-stroke gasoline engines.
Snow blowers can be single-stage and two-stage. The former is a light duty machine that uses...
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