Data Centers Embrace EDSFF SSDs for Faster, Flexible Storage
Data centers are adopting a new storage form factor. EDSFF (Enterprise and Data Center Storage Form Factor) SSDs are gaining traction, offering enhanced performance and flexibility.
EDSFF SSDs, such as the Kioxia CD8P-V, are designed for data centers. They provide faster data transfer rates and better management than traditional SATA and SAS SSDs. Unlike 2.5-inch SSDs, which use SATA or SAS connectors, EDSFF SSDs use four PCIe lanes, enabling them to reach speeds over 14 Gb/s for reading. This makes them suitable for demanding workloads.
One of the key advantages of EDSFF SSDs is their hot-swapping capability. Both EDSFF and U.2 SSDs can be swapped while the system is running, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades. This is a significant improvement over SAS SSDs, which also support hot-swapping but offer lower speeds and less efficient management.
EDSFF SSDs are becoming popular in data centers due to their high speeds and hot-swapping capability. They offer a significant upgrade over traditional SATA and SAS SSDs, making them a viable choice for enterprise storage needs.
