Samsung releases Gen5 SSD: Performance uation and application advantages of two PM1743 and PM9D3a models
With the rapid development of big data, cloud computing, and 5G technology, the demand for data computing and efficient storage is constantly increasing. As a leading global supplier of storage device technology, Samsung has officially released the PM9D3a solid-state drive. As a cutting-edge PCIe Gen5.0 NVMe SSD, the PM9D3a provides unparalleled performance and energy efficiency for enterprise servers and multi-core processing data systems. With Samsung's eighth generation 3D V-NAND technology, the PM9D3a can achieve sequential read and write speeds of 12000MB/s and 6800MB/s, respectively. Its capacity of up to 15.36TB and diverse specification options ensure that it can meet the storage needs of various data centers. The new generation PM9D3a not only improves performance, but also helps data centers reduce operating costs and effectively address environmental challenges through improved heat dissipation and power efficiency design. This SSD is an ideal choice for adapting to AI, machine learning, and large-scale data processing, ushering in a new era of data storage.
A Comprehensive Interpretation of RAID Cards: From Basic Knowledge to Brand Selection
This article provides a detailed introduction to the relevant knowledge of server RAID cards, including the basic concepts, main brands, product roadmap, specific model explanations, as well as the interconnection between RAID cards, servers, and hard drives, to help you better understand and apply RAID technology.
| Specification | SAS 9380-4i4e MegaRAID Controller Card |
|---|---|
| Provided Solution | 4-port internal/4-port external SATA+SAS solution |
| Suitable for internal drive storage and external JBOD expansion | |
| Supports various performance and capacity-oriented environments | |
| Supports up to 240 SAS or SATA devices | |
| Physical Dimensions | MD2 Low Profile (6.6" x 2.536") |
| Connections | One Mini SAS SFF8643 internal connector |
| One Mini SAS SFF8644 external connector | |
| Device Support | Supports up to 240 SAS and/or SATA devices |
| Host Bus Type | x8 lane PCI Express 3.0 compatible |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 12 Gb/s per port |
| I/O Processor / SAS Controller | LSISAS3108 dual-core onboard RAID (ROC) |
| Cache | 1GB 1866MHz DDR3 memory |
| Cache Protection | Optional CacheVault flash module (LSICVM02) - includes CVFM04, CVPM02, installation bracket, and cable |
| Key RAID Data Protection Features | RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6 |
| RAID spans 10, 50, and 60 | |
| Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) | |
| Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) | |
| Automatic rebuild or reconstruct after power loss during array consistency check (RLM) | |
| Single-controller multipath | |
| Load balancing | |
| Configurable stripe size up to 1MB | |
| Quick Initialization for fast array setup | |
| Consistency Check for background data integrity | |
| SSD support with CacheCade technology | |
| Patrol Read for media scanning and repairing | |
| Support for up to 64 logical drives | |
| Disk Configuration On-Demand (COD) compliant with DDF standard | |
| S.M.A.R.T support | |
| Global hot spare with revertible hot spare support | |
| Automatic rebuild | |
| Enclosure affinity | |
| Emergency SATA hot spare for SAS arrays | |
| Enclosure management - SES (in-band), SES (out-of-band), SGPIO (sideband) | |
| DataBolt™ Bandwidth Optimizer Support | Compatible with expanders-based enclosures |
| Shield State Drive Diagnostic Technology | Operating Temperature |
| Maximum ambient temperature: Controller card: 55°C with optional CacheVault attachment (LSICVM02): 55°C | |
| Operating Voltage | +3.3V, +12V |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | Calculated as >1,230,142 hours |
| Hardware Warranty | 3 years, with free 5x8 phone support and advanced replacement option |
| Compliance | Electromagnetic compatibility: B - US Class (CFR 47, P15B); Canada (ICES-003); Japan (V-3/02.04); Europe (EN55022/EN55024); Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS 3548); Safety: EN60950 |
| Supermicro Disk Array Management Suite | Supermicro Disk Array Storage Manager, StorCL (command-line interface), CTRL-R (BIOS configuration utility), HII (UEFI Human Interface Infrastructure) |
| SSD Optimization | MegaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 software utilizes SSDs in front of HDD volumes to create high-capacity, high-performance controller cache pool (optional upgrade) |
| MegaRAID Fast Path software provides high-performance I/O acceleration for SSD arrays connected to 6Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS controllers (included) | |
| Supported Operating Systems | Wide range of support including Microsoft® Windows Server 2012/8 and 7/2008/Vista/2003, Linux®, Solaris™ (x86), FreeBSD®®, VMware®, etc. |
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