Intel measures up server SSDs with the "ruler" form factor
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Enterprise customers looking to assemble storage systems have a number of interfaces available for connecting drives, but the physical form factor of the devices generally follows one of four forms, traditionally designed for client machines: the familiar 2.5" or 3.5" cuboids, M.2 gumsticks, or PCIe cards. Intel is adding a new option that the company says is tailored to the density and connectivity needs of datacenters, the "ruler" form factor.
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