It's all too apparent that SSD (solid-state drive) data storage will ultimately replace HDD (hard disk drive) disk storage for all but the most specialized applications. Most people in the IT storage business understand this. It will still take a number of years, but spinning disk storage will eventually give way to the simpler, more efficient solid-state form. The proof is evident: Disk manufacturers Seagate Technology, Western Digital, Samsung, Toshiba, Intel, Micron Technology, Hynix, SanDisk and LSI Logic are just some of the companies producing improved NAND flash disks as the next generation of storage begins to take shape. They are selling them to a list of storage system makers including EMC, IBM, NetApp, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Fusion-io, Pliant, Schooner and Fujitsu that continue to ramp up their output. NAND flash memory currently serves as the core or adjunct storage for new servers, storage arrays, routers, USB flash drives and mobile devices that include smartphones, the Apple iPad, iPod and iPhone. Here are some specifics on why SSD storage will kill HDD storage. (Source: eWEEK reporting) - ...
Solid-State Storage Disks Are Rapidly Replacing HDDs: 10 Reasons Why