On 2010-11-16, James Waldby wrote:
On Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:57:23 +0000, DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2010-11-15, Ignoramus25291 wrote:
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I recently set up a computer that I hope will last over 10 years. It is
based on Intel atom CPU and has NO moving parts: SSD instead of a disk
drive and no fan. I will use it to be a server.

Hmm ... how many write cycles will the SSD survive? I know that

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Endurance of flash memory chips has increased a lot, so that
SSD lifetime and MTBF is better than some hard drives now.

Per http://www.storagesearch.com/ssdmyths-endurance.html,

A very interesting read, and it shows that my information was
certainly out of date.

I may look into using them in my next system. (And even see
that FC is among the supported offerings. :-)

Thanks,
DoN.

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