https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/Why-should-I-purchase-flash-if-the-need-is-not-there/m-p/95381#M143 <P>Maybe the need, needs to be redefined. &nbsp;Simple answer is don't buy flash if you don't need to. &nbsp;Alternatively if buying SAS is what you have done historically for performance then Flash with SATA is a compelling alternative to get the same or similar outcome. &nbsp;But please define your need first as there is no point in buying someing you don't need.</P> Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:34:40 GMT Locknload 2014-10-30T23:34:40Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/Why-should-I-purchase-flash-if-the-need-is-not-there/m-p/95197#M132 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:25:36 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/Why-should-I-purchase-flash-if-the-need-is-not-there/m-p/95197#M132 maizerage 2025-06-05T05:25:36Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/Why-should-I-purchase-flash-if-the-need-is-not-there/m-p/95381#M143 <P>Maybe the need, needs to be redefined. &nbsp;Simple answer is don't buy flash if you don't need to. &nbsp;Alternatively if buying SAS is what you have done historically for performance then Flash with SATA is a compelling alternative to get the same or similar outcome. &nbsp;But please define your need first as there is no point in buying someing you don't need.</P> Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:34:40 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/AFF/Why-should-I-purchase-flash-if-the-need-is-not-there/m-p/95381#M143 Locknload 2014-10-30T23:34:40Z