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Hybrid Drives: How, Why , and When?

Published Date: December 2007

Published By: Objective Analysis

Page Count: 48

Order Code: R3518-3

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Executive Summary
What is a Hybrid Hard Disk Drive?: Elements of a Standard HDD; The DRAM Cache; A NAND Alternative; NAND as a Cache for the HDD; Intel’s Turbo Memory Alternative; SanDisk’s Vaulter Disk
Benefits of the Hybrid HDD: Power Consumption; Access Speed; Reliability; Shock Tolerance; Where the Truth Lies
The Role of Software Support: Why a Cache Needs Software Support; The “Instant-On” Myth; Issues with Legacy; Why will Support Take so Long to Materialize?
Alternatives to Hybrid Drives: Solid State Drives; Standard HDDs; DRAM Write Caches; Increased DRAM Main Memory
Cost Implications of NAND Disk Caches: How NAND Costs will Add to HDD Costs; Consumer Reaction to Costs of Alternatives; Net Benefit to the NAND Market
HDD Makers’ Plans: Devices Currently Introduced; Expectations for the Future
What Happens Next?: Near-Term Expectations; Software Changes and Their Impact; A Forecast for Hybrid HDD Shipments; The Impact of Hybrid Drives on the NAND Market
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Author: Jim Handy

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