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Disk Drives

ALSO CALLED: Drives
DEFINITION: An SSD (solid-state drive or solid-state disk) is a storage device that stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory. SSDs actually aren't hard drives at all, in the traditional sense of the term, as there are no moving parts involved. Instead, an SSD has  … 
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ISE: A New Foundation for Data Storage
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
VIDEOCAST: This Videocast highlights a revolutionary next generation disk storage platform that delivers a number of performance advantages over conventional technologies.
Posted: 18 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 18 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Seven Key Questions to Ask Before Moving to Disk-Based Backup
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
PODCAST: There are a number of choices available for disk-based backup. Listen to this Podcast and learn as experts discuss the major points to consider when moving from tape to disk so your move will be more successful.
Posted: 23 Oct 2006 | Premiered: 25 Oct 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Top 7 Questions You Must Ask When Moving to Disk-Based Backup
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Listen to this webcast and learn about the seven critical questions to ask when considering a move to disk-based backup. It also examine the pros and cons of popular approaches for moving to disk based backup.
Posted: 13 Oct 2006 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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"Real" Time versus "Reel" Time Recovery: Recipes for Success in 2005
sponsored by Avamar Technologies
WEBCAST: Learn how to maximize growth opportunities while minimizing operational costs and satisfying government regulations in 2005 by evaluating the impact of disk-based approaches to data protection.
Posted: 26 Jul 2005 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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DISK DRIVES DEFINITION (continued): …  an array of semiconductor memory organized as a disk drive, using integrated circuits (ICs) rather than magnetic or optical media.

This arrangement has many advantages. Data transfer to and from solid-state drives is much faster than electromechanical disk drives. Seek time and latency are also substantially reduced. Users typically enjoy much faster boot times as well. In general, SSDs are also more durable and much … 
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