Samsung acquires nvelo and ssd caching software dataplex thanks to those of you that sent this in to us as it will likely be very big news to discuss during the. Installing the ocz synapse is easy and straightforward just plugin the sata and the power cables. Final version of the dataplex software, which will allow. The synapse series is compatible with any windows 7 system with a sata ii or sata iii interface. It comes bundled with nvelos dataplex software which turns the ssd into a cache drive for the boot hard disk, promising to greatly improve its performance. This combination creates an environment where the most frequently used hot data stays on the ultrafast ssd, while the cold data remains on your larger capacity hdd. How about this combination, a samsung 830 ssd 128gb provision the 830 to the same as the ocz synapse drive.
According to ocz, the synapse ssds are optimized for caching applications, to provide users with ssdlevel performance across the entire capacity of the dataplex linked hard disk drive hdd. I called crucial tech support, and they said they no longer support the drive and that they are unable to provide the software anymore. The synapse cache comes with a license key, which is printed on the manual as well as the drive itself. The next step is to register and download the dataplex software.
First we ran the hdd alone, without the synapse ssd present in the system. I just built a server, 2 opteron 8 core processors, 3 hdds in a raid 5, 16 gb ram and i wanted to use a ocz caching drive that used dataplex. Our job is to make sure you are satisfied with your high performance ocz. Dataplex increases the overall performance of your computer by using a lowcapacity ssd as a highperformance cache for your existing hdd. There are several products in the market that use nvelos dataplex software such as ocz s synapse, corsairs accelerator and.
The ocz synapse series integrates the dataplex caching software to dynamically manage the use of both ssd and hdd. The new synapse series is optimized for caching applications and integrates dataplex cache software to dynamically manage the synapse ssd in conjunction with standard hard disk drives hdds, to provide users with ssdlevel performance across the entire capacity of the hdd. Ocz synapse caching ssd the ocz synapse ssd series includes both 64 gb and 128 gb sata iii models. Toggle navigation home drivers driver category help contact us drivers ocz cache synapse driver. Be warned though, the guys that programmed the software for caching are very picky, and do not support a lot of products because they dont like it. Ill try to answer that question through a series of benchmarks. Available in 64gb and 128gb capacities, this new ssd is powered by sandforces sf2281 processor and uses 25nm asynchronous nand to deliver up to 550mbs read and 510mbs write speeds. After locating the product key, visit the product page where you will see a tab for downloads. Since samsung acquired the rights to the old dataplex software, they have since scrubbed the web of all traces of the. Could any ssd be used with dataplex cache software. Nvelo dataplex for ocz revodrive hybrid ok on windows 10 tp for anyone who is using this software and wondering if the dataplex cache software will work on windows 10 tp then from my experience is does. While the new update does not introduce any new features, it does fix pesky userreported bugs found in the previous versions, ensuring optimal maintenance and performance.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. To update your ocz ssd firmware, download the appropriate ssd management software for your operating system. I gave up looking, and tackled enabling intels caching tech on my motherboard z77. The ocz synapse cache ssd comes packaged in a thin blue and black themed box. I did a win 10 install, and would like to get my crucial adrenaline drive working again. So, just how much of a performance gain can one expect from this drive. Ocz has released a new series of ssds called synapse cache today. Nvelo dataplex for ocz revodrive hybrid ok on windows 10. Samsung acquires nvelo and ssd caching software dataplex. Once that phase of testing was completed, we installed the ocz synapse drive, configured the dataplex software and gave the system a few benchmark runs to warm up caches, reflecting a typical users system setup. This will serve as our wd caviar blue 500 gb baseline value. The synapse cache ssd is ocz s attempt at a diy consumer softwarebased storage caching setup. This announcement is a bit different from normal ssd announcements since ocz will be bundling dataplex.
Below is a list of ocz legacy ssds that are supported by kioxia. Final version of the dataplex software, which will allow it to work without a product key strongly recommend that all dataplex users upgrade to dataplex version 1. Its time to take a look at the synapse cache ssd from ocz. We see the synapse cache ssds integrated with dataplex software as a big win for a large number of customers who value ssd performance but. Combined with their dataplex cache application software and. Download the dataplex softwareinstall the samsung 830 ssd, provisioned down to lets say 64gbnext install the. Ocz s synapse cache ssd solves that problem, and is a budget ssd offering the best of both worlds. Plug in drive using the toolbox perform a secure erase and then enable trim. While the revodrive hybrid includes a 1tb hard drive, dualprocessor ssd and caching software, the synapse is simply a caching ssd and dataplex software, offering users tremendous flexibility and a lower price point. The intelligent caching algorithms continuously monitor the way you are using your applications and data files. Follow available user guide instructions and make sure to read all warnings and backup all your data before updating the firmware. Had to change drive mode from ahci to raid, which worried me a bit right after a nice clean windows install, but windows 10 handled it better than earlier versions set to boot into safe mode, change bios settings, boot into safe mode, reboot, done. Dataplex manages the entire hard drive and caches the hot.
We wonder what went through the brainstorming session at ocz that the name synapse. Nvelos proprietary dataplex caching software has been updated to version 1. Software informer dataplex download dataplex increases. It is meant as a bridge for those who dont want to break the bank, but still want the enormous performance advantage an ssd offers over a mechanical drive. Following the dataplex prompts mount the synapse in the system hdd. Start your solid state drive journey off right with our helpful downloads, tools, and faqs, or get in touch with one of our tireless and dedicated support staff members who are computer enthusiasts and gamers just like you. This setup is really hard to find because the company was acquired by samsung so here it is. Dataplex for mushkin catalyst download dataplex dataplex for ocz synapse revodrive hybrid download dataplex.
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