Re: SSD --- The reliability of

On 12 Aug, 07:30, Penang <kalamb...@gmail.com> wrote: > Please pardon me if this topic has been discussed before, but as far > as I know about the Flash memory, they have a relatively low limit on > re-write, as compared to hard disk > > In situation where database use in concern, read and write operation > takes place very often > > I know that there are pros and cons in this issue, but basically my > question is this --- How reliable is SSD? This is a maturing market and it seems that answers must vary depending on what technologies are used in a specific device. For a couple of pointers see http://serverfault.com/questions/14189/reliability-of-ssd-drives http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-9896566-64.html Note Samsung's comment in particular in the second link. Of course manufacturers will try to allay fears. Why not try one or try a couple of them in raid-1 form - and, of course, take regular backups? I've seem a number of hard disks fail so don't expect perfection from either technology. James