IBM eXFlash 200GB DDR3 00FE000 User Manual
Product codes
00FE000
IBM eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMMs
1
I B M
®
IBM eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMMs
IBM Redbooks Product Guide
IBM® eXFlash memory-channel storage is the newest innovative flash memory technology that IBM
introduces with new X6 family servers. The eXFlash memory-channel storage is a high-performance
solid-state storage device in a standard DIMM form factor that plugs into existing memory DIMM slots and
is directly connected to the DDR3 system memory bus.
introduces with new X6 family servers. The eXFlash memory-channel storage is a high-performance
solid-state storage device in a standard DIMM form factor that plugs into existing memory DIMM slots and
is directly connected to the DDR3 system memory bus.
This new technology allows supported IBM System x® servers to close the performance gap in storage
I/O and deliver break-through performance for targeted workloads, such as analytical workloads,
transactional databases, and virtualized environments. IBM eXFlash DIMMs offer significantly lower
latency compared to traditional solid-state devices, such as IBM eXFlash SSDs and even PCIe SSD
adapters.
I/O and deliver break-through performance for targeted workloads, such as analytical workloads,
transactional databases, and virtualized environments. IBM eXFlash DIMMs offer significantly lower
latency compared to traditional solid-state devices, such as IBM eXFlash SSDs and even PCIe SSD
adapters.
The following figure shows the IBM eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMM.
Figure 1. IBM eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMM
Did you know?
IBM eXFlash memory-channel storage is the industry's first flash memory device where data is
transferred from the flash memory to the system memory directly through the DDR3 memory bus.
IBM eXFlash memory-channel storage provides scalable performance by using an array of eXFlash
DIMMs in a parallel manner.
IBM eXFlash DIMMs feature IBM WriteNow technology that helps to deliver as low as 3.3
microseconds write latency.
With FlashGuard protection, IBM eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMMs can be fully rewritten up to ten
times per day throughout their entire five-year life expectancy.
Rigorous testing of eXFlash DDR3 Storage DIMMs by IBM through the IBM ServerProven® program
ensures a high degree of confidence in storage subsystem compatibility and reliability. Providing
additional peace of mind, these modules are covered under IBM warranty.
additional peace of mind, these modules are covered under IBM warranty.