OCZ ZD-XL SQL Accelerator ZDXRPFC8MT320-3200 3.2TB PCIe SSD
Best performance boost for demanding database operations.
The OCZ ZD-XL SQL Accelerator is a plug-and-play solution designed to boost Microsoft SQL Server performance. It utilizes PCIe SSD hardware and application-tuned software to provide low-latency flash storage, deployable as a local volume, a cache for HDDs, or a combination. This drive offers fast flash performance, an intelligent cache mechanism for optimized data caching, and a dynamic warm-up scheduler for proactive workload placement on the flash cache.
$1195.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1153
/ 4074
#1153 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+127%
Above average
Capacity
3.2
/ TB
Who it's for
- Database administrators managing high-transaction SQL environments
- IT managers needing vast, high-speed storage for critical applications
- System architects prioritizing maximum data throughput and minimal latency
Who should skip it
- General users seeking versatile, everyday high-performance storage solutions
- Budget-conscious organizations or individuals seeking cost-effective storage upgrades
- Small businesses or users without dedicated IT support staff
Key Specs
Capacity
3.2TB
Interface Types
PCIe
Form Factor
FHHL (Full-Height/Half-Length)
Electrical Interface
PCIe 2.0 8GBps
Usable Capacities (IDEMA)
3200GB
NAND Components
Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface
PCIe Gen 2 x8
Form Factor
Full-Height/Half-Length (FH/HL)
Features
- Optimized for Microsoft SQL Server
- Low latency flash performance
- Intelligent cache mechanism
- Dynamic cache warm-up scheduler
- Self-encrypting drive
- End-to-end data path protection
- Power fail protection
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional performance of this SQL accelerator. Its ability to dramatically boost database operations and reduce latency is a recurring positive theme, making it a critical asset for demanding enterprise environments. Users appreciate the significant speed improvements observed in their SQL workloads. While the initial investment is substantial, the perceived value stems from these profound performance enhancements and the resulting operational efficiencies. Reliability is also frequently praised, with the unit performing consistently under heavy load.
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