Micron Boosts Data Center Storage Security With New SATA Solid State Drive Featuring Enterprise Data Encryption
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
M510DC SSD Designed to Replace Hard Drives in the Rapidly Growing Cloud
Application Space Where Read Performance and Data Security Are Critical
Key Messages:
* First TCG Enterprise-level hardware encryption for SSDs
* Dramatically better performance, lower power and better overall lifetime
costs
* Ideal for read-optimized applications like content delivery, customer web
applications and business analytic databases
* Third-generation XPERT firmware architecture features, which include Full
Power Low Unique Solutions (PLUS) protection
BOISE, Idaho, July 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc.
(Nasdaq:MU) has announced a new encryption-enhanced solid state drive (SSD) for
read-centric data center workloads, accelerating the transition from legacy hard
disk drives (HDDs) to higher-performance flash-based storage. The M510DC
combines a suite of firmware data protection features with the market's first
true TCG Enterprise-level data encryption for SSDs-a capability that is of
paramount importance to the highly scrutinized medical, banking and government
industries.
The M510DC SATA SSD provides a balance of performance, security, enterprise
reliability, power and cost. The M510DC SSD is an ideal solution for improving
application load times for content delivery networks (CDNs) and enhancing
response times to enable quicker decisions in big data analytics.
While early enterprise SSD deployments focused on high-endurance drives, data
from Greg Wong, founder and principal analyst at Forward Insights, reveals that
two-thirds of today's newly optimized data center SSD purchases require one
drive fill per day or less. These market changes create a distinct opportunity
for customers to focus on a cost-optimized SSD like the M510DC.
Deploying SSDs rather than traditional hard disk drives helps optimize workload
response times around many of today's business-critical, read-centric
deployments such as CDNs, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments and
business intelligence/decision support systems using database management. In the
past, the cost of SSDs has inhibited users from budgeting for and adopting SSDs,
but the improved value, performance and reliability of Micron's M510DC SSD opens
the door for wider use.
Early adopters of the M510DC have seen immediate return on investment (ROI)
after deploying Micron's M510DC SSD. The M510DC excelled in decreasing
radiologist image load times from 15 seconds to virtually instantaneously for
the MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets. The increase in productivity for
radiologists is projected to save time and improve MedVet's revenue and bottom
line by hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the M510DC server
deployment. Clayton Bank and Trust, a company which already uses SSDs, is
turning to the M510DC for an estimated 75 percent cost savings per drive.
Clayton Bank and Trust selected the M510DC for the cost-efficient performance
and enterprise features that it offers over existing consumer-based SSDs-a stop-
gap flash solution IT managers have traditionally used to improve application
performance. "Features that are standard now, weren't before. You'd have to
cherry-pick your features from the different vendors. Now, Micron has all of the
features we need in a single solution-and at the highest level," said Mark
Miller, IT Manager at Clayton Bank and Trust. For additional customer
testimonials and case studies visit: http://www.micron.com/products/solid-state-
storage/product-lines/m510dc.
The M510DC is built with Micron's 16nm NAND technology using targeted
enterprise-ready firmware. The drive features Micron's eXtended Performance and
Enhanced Reliability Technology (XPERT) architecture, which delivers proprietary
enhancements that greatly improve performance, drive life and integrity. Using a
third-generation proven architecture, called PLUS, the drive also delivers full
power-loss protection, ensuring that all data is protected in the event of a
sudden power loss. The M510DC introduces new TCG Enterprise encryption to
protect data at rest, and ensure simplified drive management. The drive is
complementary to Micron's existing M500DC SSD, creating new options for SATA
customers by allowing them to tailor drive selection to their workload
requirements.
"Data center architectures are increasingly deploying flash technology to
realize nimble results, but have withheld adoption due to cost. The M510DC meets
this rising data center segment demand, delivering enterprise-class stability
and endurance at a cost that makes hard drives practically obsolete for certain
applications," said Darren Thomas, vice president of storage at Micron.
The M510DC is in production and is sold directly to data center equipment
manufacturers and through Micron's distribution partners. For more details on
real-world case studies, video testimonials, photos and technical
specifications, see Micron's multimedia kit: http://www.micron.com/about/news-
and-events/media-relations/media-kits/m510dc-ssd.
Follow us online! Take part in Micron's social conversations where we're talking
all things storage and memory:
* Blog: www.micron.com/about/blogs
* Twitter: www.twitter.com/MicronStorage
* LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/micron-technology
* YouTube(TM): www.youtube.com/microntechnology
Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc., is a global leader in advanced semiconductor systems.
Micron's broad portfolio of high-performance memory technologies-including DRAM,
NAND and NOR Flash-is the basis for solid state drives, modules, multichip
packages and other system solutions. Backed by more than 35 years of technology
leadership, Micron's memory solutions enable the world's most innovative
computing, consumer, enterprise storage, networking, mobile, embedded and
automotive applications. Micron's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the
MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.
CONTACT: PR Contact:
Melinda Jenkins
Zeno Group for Micron Technology
650-801-7957
melinda.jenkins(at)zenogroup.com
This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of
GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and
other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and
originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Micron Technology, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
[HUG#1938822]
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Datum: 15.07.2015 - 03:28 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 406841
Anzahl Zeichen: 7373
contact information:
Town:
Boise Idaho
Kategorie:
Business News
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 153 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Micron Boosts Data Center Storage Security With New SATA Solid State Drive Featuring Enterprise Data Encryption"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
