Compare FlashSoft vs. Lumen Edge Bare Metal

SanDisk's FlashSoft® software facilitates the integration of solid-state storage in servers, utilizing NVMe, PCIe, SAS, or SATA interfaces to boost storage performance while ensuring full compatibility with existing SAN storage systems. By automatically managing the placement of frequently accessed application data onto the server's flash device, it maintains synchronization with the foundational storage. This innovative and cost-effective flash solution enhances application performance, virtualization capabilities, and overall storage efficiency, all without necessitating modifications to current applications or data center operations. Typically, the software can achieve speeds that are 2-4 times faster than existing storage solutions, significantly lowering latency and boosting data delivery bandwidth. As a result of diminished storage latency, virtual host servers gain the ability to accommodate 2-3 times the number of virtual servers while maintaining consistent performance levels. Moreover, by serving storage traffic from the server-based cache, FlashSoft alleviates strain on costly storage infrastructures, ultimately leading to substantial long-term savings for organizations. This multifaceted approach not only optimizes resource use but also enhances the agility of IT operations.

Enhance the performance of your applications using specialized Lumen® Bare Metal servers located on edge nodes, which are engineered to achieve latency levels of 5ms or less. When dealing with high-bandwidth, real-time tasks, any form of delay can be detrimental. The Edge Bare Metal solution provides adaptable access to a wide-ranging network of robust bare metal servers, all optimized for low latency and focused on enhancing security, performance, and management capabilities. Users can select from various operating systems and deployment models to suit their needs. This combination of container solutions and bare metal servers allows for a pay-as-you-go model with the ability to easily turn services on or off. With container bin packaging, hardware utilization becomes more efficient, offering versatile configurations for servers and storage. You have the freedom to choose an operating system, server size, and pricing structure that aligns with the demanding requirements of your compute-intensive applications. Furthermore, safeguard your data with dedicated physical servers that provide secure, single-tenant environments, customizable firewall policies, and fully encrypted local storage, ensuring comprehensive security and control. This approach not only enhances performance but also allows businesses to scale their infrastructure dynamically as needed.