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MLC vs. SLC Flash for Enterprise SSDs

MLC, ready for the enterprise?

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Dave Simpson

This article addresses the difference between SLC and MLC Flash technologies while assessing appropriate implementations of each of the technologies.

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