Oracle selects LSI as PCIe Flash Technology Supplier

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Oracle selects LSI as PCIe Flash Technology Supplier 
LSI Corporation(NASDAQ:LSI) has announced that its Nytro flash accelerator cards have been selected as the PCIe flash acceleration technology for Oracle’s next-generation Database Machine, Oracle Exadata X4. In addition, the companies have collaborated on bringing a new LSI Nytro technology called Dynamic Logical Capacity (DLC) to Exadata customers. Oracle has selected LSI as its supplier of PCIe flash acceleration technology for Exadata systems after extensive testing and qualification processes.

Oracle has utilized the Nytro DLC technology to extend the logical flash storage capacity of Exadata beyond the system’s physical flash capacity. This unique software feature dynamically extends flash capacity of Exadata X4 systems with the same physical hardware and power requirements for a reduced total cost of ownership.

Juan Loiaza, Senior Vice-President for Exadata Systems, Oracle, stated, “Oracle Exadata X4 is a fully integrated and optimized database platform combining hardware and software designed from the ground up to work together to deliver maximum performance and value to customers. Flash-based storage is a key element of Exadata, and LSI Nytro flash accelerator cards deliver the performance and reliability that Oracle demands for Exadata. The expanded flash capacity enabled by DLC technology further enhances cost-effectiveness, raising the value we are able to deliver customers......See More