OCZ Booth Vertex 450 SSD, ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, Fatal1ty New Series PSU - Computex 2013
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The video provides a detailed tour of the OCZ booth at Computex 2013, focusing on three main products: the Vertex 450 SSD, the ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, and the Fatal1ty line of new power supplies. The Vertex 450 uses the same Indilink Barefoot 3 controller as the Vector but introduces 20 nm NAND Flash, which is positioned as a cost-saving upgrade. The presenter discusses the ongoing NAND flash shortage and its impact on pricing, noting that Vertex 450 aims to offer advantages over the Vector once the supply stabilizes, though current pricing remains constrained by market conditions. A key highlight is the ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, a dedicated hardware device designed to accelerate databases and specific workloads by leveraging OCZ software development efforts described at CES, turning SSD performance into tangible SQL optimization. The segment also covers the newly updated Fatal1ty series of power supplies, including 750W and 550W models that are fully modular, 80 Plus Bronze certified, and compatible with Intel Haswell fourth-generation Core processors, emphasizing low idle power thanks to support for C6 and C7 states. The presenter concludes by noting warranties and the overall positioning of OCZ as balancing consumer SSDs with enterprise-ready solutions while continuing to showcase both storage innovations and power supply advancements at Computex. The overall takeaway is that OCZ is refreshing its consumer SSD line with Vertex 450 while pushing high-performance PCIe solutions and enterprise-focused accelerators, all demonstrated in a busy show floor environment.
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Questions answered
- What is the Vertex 450’s main advantage over previous OCZ SSDs?
- The Vertex 450 uses 20 nm NAND flash and the same Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller as the Vector, offering cost savings while maintaining high performance.
- What does the ZD-XL SQL Accelerator do?
- It is a dedicated hardware device designed to accelerate databases and specific workloads by integrating OCZ software enhancements with SSD hardware for improved SQL performance.