New Device Puts SSD In a DIMM Slot

Vigile points out a new take on SSD from Viking Modular Solutions. The SATADIMM puts an SSD in the form factor of a memory module. "The unit itself actually uses a SandForce SSD controller and draws its power from the DIMM socket directly but still connects to the computer through a SATA connection — nothing fancy like using the memory bus, etc. Performance is actually identical to other SandForce-based SSDs though the benefits for 1U servers and motherboards with dozens of DIMM slots is interesting to say the least. Likely priced outside the realm for average consumers, the SATADIMM will likely stay put in the enterprise market but represents an indicator that companies are realizing SSDs don't need to be in traditional HDD form factors."

Comments

Re:I suppose the real question here is...

[Monkeedude1212]

Sure, in a 1U rack it *might* save a trivial amount of space. I just dont see a market for it.

If there's anything I've learned from calculus - it's that a whole lot of trivial values can add up to something significant.

Re:I suppose the real question here is...

[sjames]

You know, there are many decaffeinated coffees on the market that are nearly as good as regular coffee without all the jitters....You should drown yourself in a vat of it.