On Jun 8, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Michael Schuh <michael.sc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> i wouldn't only rely on the manufacturer but on the chip type; just saying If by 'chip' you mean 'controller', I agree. If by 'chip' you mean the actual flash (memory), then… you're likely mistaken. Intel and Micron are the same thing. (Micron is a second source for Intel flash.) Other manufacturers (Samsung, etc) also make quality flash parts. I suppose there could be some seconds coming out of China, but if you buy the bottom of the price curve, you deserve what you get. Many people who complain about SSD reliability have either mis-used the technology, (e.g. write amplification rears it's ugly head) or have purchased the cheapest SSD they can find, and then complain when the the part fails. The upthread advice about Intel SSDs is sound. Now that the Sandforce controller debacle is over, Crucial (who are really a rebrand of Micron (see above)) and Samsung also make good, reliable SSDs. As a none-too-subtle hint: there are reasons why Netgate has, to date, not shipped SSD (or SSD-like) technology in our pfSense-powered appliances. It's not that we didn't know how, but rather the difference between "product" and "technology demonstration". If you're only concerned with making one, or a dozen, for your own use, the effects of your decision are limited. When you're making 1,000s of units per year, the weight of the decisions caries real monetary consequences. Also note that phk was discussing flash parts a lot more like 'Compact Flash' or USB flash than SSDs in that document, while this thread has been about using SSDs. Apples != Oranges (Just sayin'). Jim
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