What is an enterprise SSD server?
To answer this question, we must first discuss the operational differences between a hard disk drive (HDD) and an SSD drive. HDD drives in a computer system use moving parts to perform their standard processes. In added detail, an actuator arm physically moves across a spinning magnetic platter or disk in order to read and/or write data to the drive. The arm employs read/write heads to align over the platter or disk to read or write data while the disk is constantly spinning. It may have to read from different platter points before executing a program or accessing a file so there will be a wait time while the disk spins into the required positions to complete a process. Additional time must be added if an HDD is in sleep or lower power state of operation as it has to allow the disk to ramp up to full power. SSD drives do not utilize any moving components. They instead use solid state technology where the data waiting to be accessed is saved to a portion of NAND (‘not and’ electronic gate) flash memory, which is a type of non-volatile storage. Using semiconductor chips instead of platters, this technology is ideal for storage operations allowing for faster read and write times to and from the drive. Adding SSD drives to a server that is designed to handle high levels of data traffic and processing, have low latency rates, increased reliability for longevity and continued operation, along with high-availability features designed for 24/7 functionality and accessibility gives you an enterprise SSD server.