… And Flash Accelerator

Winchester Systems, Inc., a provider of
data storage and server products, announced that its FlashDisk Database Accelerator
has achieved VMware Ready status.

This designation indicates that after a detailed validation process that the
new FlashDisk Database Accelerator (DA-2328R) has achieved VMware’s highest
level of endorsement, and can be found on the VMware
Solution Exchange (VSX).

The DA-2300 FlashDisk Database Accelerator, a purpose-built
SSD-based product from Winchester Systems is designed to speed database and
other random access applications. The unit clocks in (with 4KB block size) at
73,000 sustained random IOPS, 213,000 sustained sequential IOPS with bursts
from cache over 500,000 IOPS. The product speeds up database applications such
as Oracle, SQL server, SAP and MySQL by 2x to 25x.

By using FlashDisk Database Accelerator with VMware vSphere Version 4
or 5, enterprises can deploy many more virtual servers and support superior
end-user service levels.

"We are pleased that FlashDisk
Database Accelerator DA-2328R from Winchester Systems qualifies for the VMware
Ready logo, signifying to customers that it has met specific VMware integration
and interoperability standards and it works effectively with VMware cloud
infrastructure, which will speed time to value within customer environments,"
said Sheryl Sage, director, alliance programs, VMware.

The VMware Ready program is a co-branding benefit of the Technology Alliance
Partner (TAP) program that makes it easy for customers to identify partner
products certified to work with VMware cloud infrastructure. Customers can use
these products and solutions to lower project risks and realize cost savings
over custom built solutions. With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware
TAP program includes technology partners with the shared
commitment to bring the best expertise and business solution for each unique
customer need.