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Hybrid arrays combine flash memory with hard disk drives to boost IOPS and lower latency. There's no denying that SSDs outperform traditional hard drives in terms of speed. Hybrid solutions that use a variety of workloads will have varying performance numbers, so IT managers and professionals shouldn't expect to see the same numbers everywhere. 

Date: 05/25/2022 -AC&NC JetStor Storage Solutions is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to hard disk drives (HDDs) in the storage infrastructures of many organizations, particularly those that are heavily reliant on HDDs for their data storage needs. 

AC&NC, a provider of leading RAID/ All Flash/ Hybrid Flash storage solutions, today introduced the JetStor X Series of all-flash/hybrid-flash arrays that can economically scale up to petabytes of data while delivering the performance, data protection, and functionality of costlier systems.

Moving away from existing legacy equipment improves performance while not incurring the total cost of going all-flash at once. Increased adaptability and efficiency are two of the benefits of hybrid solutions. 

In general, HDDs are capable of holding the most data. Storage array performance suffers significantly as a result of this.

The hybrid approach of AC&NC JetStor Storage Solutions provides a well-balanced infrastructure between performance and capacity by combining the speed of flash with the capacity of HDDs.

When comparing the cost of a gigabyte of storage, hybrid flash is more cost-effective than traditional solid-state drives.

It can also be viewed as the best of both worlds: higher performance than an all-disk solution and lower cost than all-flash.

Benefits of AC&NC Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions:

● Excellence well-integrated

AC&NC is the only RAID system vendor that's completely integrated. AC&NC makes and design every component, resulting in better quality, service, and a longer warranty.

● High-capacity scalability and performance

Powerful performance in a small footprint with 99.999 percent uptime is provided by AC&NC flashes, hybrids, and disk arrays.

● A Cost-Effective Architecture.

AC&NC systems make it easy to run and manage your business with enterprise-grade capabilities and best-in-class value.

● Access to Data at Lightning Speed

Data replication and AC&NC's multi-core storage controllers allow you to quickly access and stream essential data.

● Saving power in flash and disk hybrid storage system

AC&NC JetStor Storage Solutions has gained popularity due to its improved performance and lower footprint compared to hybrid flash. 

What makes AC&NC JetStor Storage Solutions different?

There is no substitute for an all-flash solution when it comes to performance. Many modern storage solutions offer thousands of IOPS, so hybrid storage may be sufficient, depending on the company's requirements. Flash storage can become overcrowded, resulting in decreased performance for applications in some cases.

Any flash array will do if you're looking for a high-performance solution with a small physical footprint. This solution can provide millions of IOPS with data stored on solid-state disks or NAND chips. 

Deduplication and compression are used in all-flash systems to meet high-capacity needs. An 8U rack solution can fit a petabyte of usable data, generating 3-4kWh of power per month using all-flash. ' The typical high-end hybrid flash system can take close to 100U of rack space and generate about 19-20 kWh of energy per month to accommodate a petabyte of usable data without dedupe and compression.

No moving parts must read/write and perform I/O operations because all-flash is based on solid-state drives (SSDs/NAND). Mission-critical apps, where faster read/writes/delete response time can significantly impact the bottom line, should be run on all-flash for the performance benefit alone. Fast 40G Ethernet switches are also used by all-flash systems, which is now standard practice.

All-flash means there's no tiring, which means less maintenance. Data backups are also completed in less time, allowing users to meet any service level agreement (SLA) with an internal customer.

There are several advantages to using all-flash arrays over traditional arrays. Additionally, because flash runs on SSDs, it consumes less power and requires less cooling because there are fewer components that generate heat. 

There is a 75% to 80% reduction in rack/power and cooling costs (for 100 PB of data) when using an all-flash solution instead of a hybrid solution, which is enormous in today's world, given the prices for these resources incurred by an organization to maintain them.

In terms of raw costs, all-flash systems are more expensive than alternatives. Still, when it comes to dollars/IOPS, all-flash systems are more cost-effective, so IT managers and professionals increasingly prefer them.

About AC&NC Enterprise Data Storage: Cloud, NAS & Flash 

Data storage, protection, and management are all made easier with AC&NC. High-value NAS, SAN, cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions are all part of what AC&NC does (HCIs). Since 1994, our clients have come from various industries, including Fortune 500 companies and small and medium-sized businesses. 

Whether it's a data center or a cloud, a branch office, or a remote location, AC&NC have you covered. AC&NC has thrived for decades thanks to an experienced management team and a business model that focuses on delivering highly competitive solutions, services, and support to every customer. 

The AC&NC priorities are aligned with yours to maintain the effectiveness of your systems over their entire lifespans. Individual components, custom-built solutions, or infrastructure as a service can all be provided by AC&NC. Servers, storage, switches, and software can all be included in our pre-built storage appliances or racks and stacks. 

Cost-effective systems for surveillance, Internet of Things, and archiving, as well as performance and capacity for big data, use cases like HPC, media production, medical imaging, and flight simulations, are available from us. AC&NC assists small and medium-sized businesses in implementing significant data initiatives. No matter what you need, you can count on us to deliver solid returns on your investment.

Flash memory's price has plummeted in recent years, making it more affordable. An individual or IT team with first-hand knowledge of an organization's goals and budgets can predict its current and future storage needs. There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Before making a storage decision, assess existing and future issues and tasks (execution, limit, cost).

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