Pricing for ESS Linearization
Software and
Services
ESS Linearization software
is block filter level software which converts clusters of
random writes into RAID-stripe and erase block bounded
sequential writes. Our software accelerates random writes to
the composite sequential write rate of the storage array.
ESS also greatly extends the useful life of each SSD by
radically reducing write amplification. As a result,
fewer, less expensive SSDs can be used to build storage. A retail pricelist for ESS
software and support is shown below, together with an
explanation of how to use it.
ESS
Linearization software
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices |
| Product Option |
Per
System |
Per ESS
Terabyte |
| General Use ESS Linearization Software;
ver 5.0
(min license size 5TB) |
-- |
$150 |
| Virtual
<=2x space multiplier (details) |
-- |
+50% |
| Virtual
>2x space multiplier (details) |
-- |
+100% |
ESS Linearization annual support fees and options
|
| Premium
Support for ESS Linearization software |
450 |
30 |
| 7x24 Support for ESS
Linearization
software |
1,725 |
30 |
| Direct Connect 7x24 Support
for ESS Linearization software |
5,725 |
30 |
|
Support reinstatement fee |
|
1 year |
|
Discount for 3 year support purchase |
|
15% |
How to size and price an
ESS system. ESS software is priced
based upon a licensing
charge per usable terabyte of ESS storage. Usable space is a function of
the drive count and size less any hot spare or parity RAID
drives, and further less a percertage of free space
inaccessible by users. We recommend a mandatory
freespace level of 10%. Usable space can
be expressed in the formula:
size = ( dc - ( hs + pd ) ) * st * 0.9
where:
dc = the SSD gross drive count
hs = is the count of hot spare drives
pd = is the count of parity drives
st = is the decimal terabyte size of each drive
To determine usable
terabytes, take the gross count of SSDs (gross). Then deduct all the mirror or parity drives (raid),
as well as any hot spares (spares). Multiply what is left by
the decimal terabytes per drive (tbsize). Then deduct 10% as unbilled mandatory free space.
Finally, round the result up to the next whole decimal
terabyte.
As an example, a 24 SSD
set of 1 terabyte SSDs, configured RAID-6 with one hot spare
would require a license as shown:
size
= ( 24 - ( 1 + 2 ) ) * 1 * 0.9
size = 21 * 1 * 0.9
size = 18.9
size = 19tb when rounded up to the
next whole decimal terabyte
Annual support will
need to be added as appropriate.
Annual support
options: There are three classes of annual
support. Calculating the cost of each relies in part
on the terabyte fees mentioned above:
1.
Premium support provides responses within 4 hours of a
reported problem, subject to business day limitations.
Thus, a reported problem this morning will get you a
response in the afternoon, but a problem reported this
afternoon may not be answered until tomorrow.
2. 7x24
support provides responses within 4 hours of a reported
problem even when a problem occurs overnight or on a
weekend.
3.
Direct Connect 7x24 gives you a direct connect and phone
number to a named individual support person. Direct
connect support begins almost immediately with someone
familiar rather than waiting for the ticket system.
Resellers, distributors,
integrators, and OEMs welcome. WildFire prefers to
sell through resellers, and offers significant trade as well
as volume discounts to
resellers of our products. Private branding is available at
no additional cost. If the reseller takes first call,
programs are available to provide the reseller with second
and third tier support.
Demonstration software:
BonFire can be demoed for up to 90 days. Demo licenses can be converted into permanent
licenses.
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