That simply means that this new type of memory can replace both a PCs SSD and RAM. Well, in the year 2015 Intel claimed that 3D Xpoint Memory is the significant breakthrough in the storage field. Now, based on this superfast 3D storage tech, Intel unveiled the Optane SSD DC P4800X. Intel’s Optane SSD DC P4800X is a 375GB SSD (Solid State Drive) which is designed for the NVMe and PCI Express slots in servers. Let me tell you Intel’s Optane SSD DC 94800X is a product that is heavily focused on Datacenter with huge read/write loads and low latency, and the best part is it can be used as RAM. Intel claims it is “the first product to combine the attributes of memory and storage,” and it was the world’s most responsive data center solid state drive. If you want to know the specification of Optane SSD DC P4800X here it is: [table “18” not found /] Source: Intel Right now it is available in limited quantity, and it carries the price tag of $1,520. According to Ars Technica “In the second quarter, a 750GB PCIe model, and a 375GB model in the U.2 form factor will be released, and in the second half of the year, a 1.5TB PCIe card, and 750GB and 1.5TB U.2 stick, are planned.” So, what do you think about this? Share your views in the comment box below.
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