Audience
Anyone interested in a software solution that enables solid-state storage in the server
About FlashSoft
FlashSoft® software from SanDisk enables solid-state storage in the server (NVMe, PCIe, SAS or SATA) to enhance storage performance with full compatibility with currently deployed SAN storage systems. The software automatically places applications’ most frequently accessed data on the flash device in the server and keeps the data fully synchronized with the underlying storage. This cost-effective, high-performance flash solution improves application performance, virtualization capability, and storage efficiency without requiring any changes to existing applications or data center processes. Typical 2-4X faster with no changes to existing storage by reducing latency and increasing data delivery bandwidth. With reduced storage latency, virtual host servers can support 2X – 3X the number of virtual servers, at the same performance. Storage savings by serving storage traffic from the server-based cache, FlashSoft relieves overhead from expensive storage infrastructure.
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SanDisk
Founded: 1988
United States
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Cloud
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FlashSoft Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does FlashSoft work with?
FlashSoft works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does FlashSoft support in their product?
FlashSoft supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does FlashSoft offer?
FlashSoft offers support via 24/7 live support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does FlashSoft integrate with?
FlashSoft integrates with: Netvisor ONE.
Q: What type of training does FlashSoft provide?
FlashSoft provides training in the form of documentation and live online.
