Violin Memory® 7300 Flash Storage Platform™ Supports Multiple Primary Storage Workloads

When it comes to real-world application workloads, the IOPS numbers quoted on product datasheets may not be as accurate as you think. In many cases, the real-world workloads are larger and more varied than the 4K block sizes typically used to obtain the datasheet IOPS numbers. These variations can sometimes have unpredictable effects on the storage array once it is put into actual use.

With this in mind, Violin Memory commissioned Demartek to test the Violin Memory 7300 FSP by running four workloads against it at the same time. Some key findings included:
• Real-world workloads are “messy” with variable read-write ratios and average block sizes ranging from 8K to 64K.
• The Violin Memory 7300 FSP provided consistent performance without experiencing the increase in latency frequently observed with mixed workloads.

Read the full report to look beyond IOPS recommendations and better understand the true capabilities and limitations of all-flash arrays (AFAs).