Using SSD in Essbase 11.1.2.2

Hi Experts,
Is using SSD in Essbase is a good investments? We're trying to using SSD in Essbase but we're need to find out is it a good investments since SSD is quite expensive. Thanks.
Regards,
Ricki

Hello,
You have to consider the expense of SSD in relation to memory as well as what level of investment you have to provide better performance.
You can arrive at 1 TB of SSD in several different ways whether that be 2 of Intels PCI cards, internal drives, Fusion IO, ... so it sounds like your real question is about the price. This can run from $8,000 for a pair of the Intel cards to the mid tens of thousands of dollars for Fusion IO.
I would suggest you try to prototype something using more consumer level hardware to confirm you will get the performance boost you may be hoping for by taking advantage of SSD and/or partner with someone who can assist you with benchmarking.
Regards,
John A. Booth
http://www.metavero.com

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