MaxVeloSSD Updates

MaxVeloSSD™ RAM and SSD Cache Software from EliteBytes™ Limited

Summary

MaxVeloSSD™ is based on the reliable and high-performance VeloSSD Software. With the addition of unique fast RAM caching it opens the door to a new dimension of storage velocity. Breaking the bottlenecks of PCIe and SATA specifications it easily outperforms SSD speeds. MaxVeloSSD is faster than VeloSSD and SSD.

It is a 2 level caching System, with a level 1 cache made out of system memory ( RAM) and a level 2 cache made out of SSD space. Designed to deliver ultimate caching speed it has reached its goal. Continuous Research, Development and Test. This software supports now up to 2 Petabyte Host Volumes. It requires only little RAM to manage Caching of these high Capacities. Compared to earlier Versions of this product the RAM footprint was reduced by more than 95%.

Change History MaxVeloSSD

MaxVeloSSD 30 May 2022

App update. Allows very small Host volumes to be cached. Earlier there was a 100 GB size limit. Especially useful for owners of vintage hardware.

Now there is no size limit no more.

MaxVeloSSD 4 20 December 2022

Full Bugfix for new behaviour in Windows 11 22h2: Driver Install hangs. Setup does not finish. Application hangs. ( All previous versions )

Look here for proof on Windows 11 22621.525 on 20 th December 2022:

MaxVeloSSD 4 20 September 2022

MaxVeloSSD 4. download

Client:

Windows 11 versions 21H2 (Co), 22H2 (Ni)

Windows 10 versions 2004 (Vb), 19H1, RS5-RS1

Server:

Windows Server 2022 Version 21H2, OS build 20348.587

Windows Server 2019 Version 1809, OS build 17763.737

Windows Server 2016 Version 1606, OS build 14393.693

( the build numbers are given as examples and correspond to the tested versions. )

The download page contains information on compatibility with older server versions, among other things.

MaxVeloSSD 3.6.0.0 17 March 2022

Updated to latest specs & libs

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MaxVeloSSD 3.5.2.4 9 July 2021

Bug fix in Power Safe Mode. ( Sleep / Hibernate)

The bug caused long shutdown / hibernation / sleep times / malfunctions.

Rather important to update to this version.

April 23 2020

Changes in Version 3.5.2.3

A number of severe bugs have been removed in this version. Also parts that had nothing to do with the code. S.u. Well, a lot had accumulated. The graphical user interface will will offer a number of new options for the future in this version the foundation is laid. Older options were already out removed from the graphical user interface.

Bug in the area Small RAM packet allocation removed. This led to instability in previous versions.

Removed unwanted increase in RAM cache: Writing larger amounts caused it to grow which led to instability.

Dirty RAM Garbage collection Bug fixes.

Guarded instead of Fast Mutex. Faster on modern Windows platforms

SSD blocksize align away, better use of space.

SSD space management improvement: Scan Resist algorithm has been removed. Was too unpopular.

RAM allocation standardized on nonpaged. This removes possible sources of error

Intended for Windows tablets: SD Card support further developed. But remove and reinsert the SD card is not yet supported.

Hebrew and Serbian language support improved. Was faulty before.

Removed DAX mapping. Experimental support for "Direct Access" DIMM memory.

S.M.A.R.T support has been removed. Too complex and strange for cache / performance software.

Usual digital signature for older clients and all server operating systems. Additional digital signature for the following Windows 10 versions: Windows 10 Client versions 1506 and 1511 x64 (TH2) Windows 10 client version 1607 x64 (RS1) Windows 10 Client version 1703 Client x64 (RS2) Windows 10 Client version 1709 Client x64 (RS3) Windows 10 Client version 1803 Client x64 (RS4) Windows 10 Client version 1809 Client x64 (RS5) Windows 10 19H1 client x64 Windows 10 Vb Client x64

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December 14 2019

Changes in Version 3.5.0.2

BugFix in Setup / driver. Bugfix for Deinstall BSOD Bug.

Performance Update. Significant better performance.

25 September 2019

Changes in Version 3.4.1.0

the driver reacts better in situation where hardware reset or cold power off happens.

the application removal of cache bug was removed.

Other enhancements to be continued here..

Other enhancements to be continued here..

9 September 2019

Changes in Version 3.4.0.0

Host Volume Restrictions are now 10TB for Personal, 20TB for Professional Editions

The Driver is Digitally counter signed by Microsoft to comply with Windows 10 Restrictions.

Server 2019 and Windows 10 Redstone 1-5 and 19H1.

Performance optimizations achieve, compared to the competition, fastest speeds, on the same hardware.

July 2019

Changes in Version 3.3.0.4

The Driver has newest signage with Windows 1809.

Compatible with Windows 10 Client versions:1506, 1511, 1607 and RedStone 2,3,4,5

This has no impact on vintage Windows Client and Server Versions compatibility.

Datacenter Trial available. Unrestricted Test Environment.

Detects DAX Volume and handles it according to specifications

Pin Folder in the Cache. Reduces Cache warm up time to zero

implements the new activation system which is much more flexible to the users.

removes a bug that could crash under Windows 1809.

slows down writeback if the harddisk is used by applications.

New Activation System. Read more.

Juni 5 2018

Changes in Version 3.2.2.0

The Driver is Digitally counter Signed by Microsoft.

Compatible with Windows 10 Client versions:1506, 1511, 1607 and RedStone 2,3,4

This has no impact on vintage Windows Client and Server Versions compatibility.

Bug fix for the EB000006 C000000D 203 Error message.

The inf file was corrected to the latest standars

March 19 2018

Changes in Version 3.2.1.9

Driver signature issue with Windows 10 fixed.

March 7 2018

Changes in Version 3.2.1.8

Application several bug fixes.

February 21 2018

Changes in Version 3.2.1.7

-lower Latency I/O boosts performance.

-optimized RAM usage delivers higher eficiency.

-Windows 7 compatibility is active again. ( A Bug refused operation under Windows 7 earlier )

-App auto restart after UI language change.

-better behaviour with Windows verifier.

-better error handling of the underlying devices

-New Activation Code.

-Animated Write back visualisation in Tray Icon.

November 28 2017

Changes in Version 3.1.5.7

-better Performance with less Overhead int the background.

MaxVeloSSD Version 3.1.4.0 This Update: -Complies to highest security Standards ( Signed with Extended Verification Certificate and countersigned by Microsoft WHQL ) (Now Windows 10 Secure Boot Compatible !) -Was tested positiv on latest Windows 10 1709 build 16251 / Server 2016 -Updated the build environment to the Visual Studio 2015 Build tool chain. -Much better performance compared to earlier versions when SSD and/or RAM Cache run over full. -Fixed Bsod "Attempted Switch from DPC" fixed. -Installer Wizard removed unnecessary steps / clicks. -Add Cache Wizard removed unnecessary steps / clicks. -better OS error handling in the driver, less Problems. -We dropped Support for XP / Vista. -Still Compatible from Window 7 on to latest Windows 10 builds. -"Scan Resist" Algorithm to optimize lomg term cache performance is vaillable again -"Direct Mode" ultra low latency RAM Cache i/o was further optimized. -Explorer Context Menu "Load Content into the Cache" with Icon Graphic. -A bug that could cause a crash of the Explorer was removed inbt the Shell Extension.

April 22 2017

July 11 2017

Changes in Version 3.1.0.7

The 3.1 Version is optimized for high IOPS and low Latency. Depending on the underlying hardware it is 40-60% faster then the 3.0 Version. This optimization took quite some effort, therefore it is a paid upgrade.

November 24 2016

Changes in Version 3.0.0.24

Thoroughly tested with newest Microsoft Windows OS. Allows for bigger SSD and RAM Caching than before, resulting in more caching power for the same price. The Product Activation Section was updated. This Version allows to pin files and Directories into Cache. Introducing the new WarpOver™ technology architecture. Finally the cache engine has been updated to be more robust in low memory conditions.

Changes in Version 2.3.6.0

The parallel performance control enables users to adjust the number of threads ( simultaneous executions of the cache engine ).

Changes in Version 2.3.5.0

Thoroughly tested under Windows 10. Bugs with multiple cache Data Volumes removed. Bugs in the Cache engine were removed. Bugs with recovery after power loss were removed. Recovery is now quicker, especially when the write cache is filled up. Earlier versions needed to write the Write Cache back completely before boot. That could result in frustrating long boot times. Internal corruption due Power loss / reset occurred every once and a while. This is fixed. If an internal on disk structure is corrupted ( possible write error while loosing power ) fallback failover recognizes and replaces it.

Changes in Version 2.3.3.9

Restart after power off / reset was reworked and will restore the Volumes State transaction safe in no time at the next startup. There is no Data loss or loss of Transaction safety. The system is restored to the state it had 0 to 10 seconds before the power off. Other small changes enhance quality of service of cache.

Changes in Version 2.3.3.4

The Cache engine was optimized to handle really big Volumes (up to 2 Petabyte ). There is no RAM memory overhead involved. Compared to earlier Versions the RAM usage in relation to Host Volume size was reduced by more than 95%. This is possible with our advanced caching algorithms that do not use “Cache Lines” or “Bitmaps” any longer.

Changes in Version 2.3.2.0

Reacting on public demand, we added “Write Through” and “Scan Resistant” Operating Modes to the Cache engine. The Application was extended to allow user changes and settings to these new Cache Modes. Please see the new Chapter: ”Scan Resist and Write Through”.

Changes in Version 2.3.1.7

The Software will run in all popular Virtual Machines. It exposes complete functionality with Pass through Disks and Virtual Disks. No restrictions. The Software implements S.M.A.R.T Services for Host and Cache Disks. It will warn the users if the Hardware is problematic. The Cache engine uses a new Read/Write Lock Algorithm that performs better than before. This is for peak performance. Several other changes improve stability and behavior after power loss / Reset.

Changes in Version 2.3.1.5

Added a feature that loads the cache with any Folder. Minimizes Cache heat up/ramp up time drastically. More about this in the Chapter “Load Folders in Cache”. This version adds also a chart control to the application. It allows precise visualization of IOPS/MBPS. Cache Hit/Miss and Data export in XML. There is also a chapter about Charting in this book. Support for Cache on Software RAID SSD Volumes was overworked. Windows 10 Preview compatibility was added. On big fragmented Cache a CPU Hog/Honk was removed ( Rare Condition) .Numerous Detail changes, please see the Change log for full reference.

Changes in Version 2.3.1.0

Version 2.3.1.0 Release of MaxVeloSSD. Support for USB3.0 and SDHC Cache Media was added. Many Laptop owners can now use any USB3.0 Stick to accelerate their HDD driven Laptop. This version includes several Bug fixes too that enhance stability. For full information see the change list.

Version 2.3.0.0

Re-release of MaxVeloSSD. Commercial quality. The driver is guaranteed fail safe / crash proof in low memory scenarios and rare race conditions. This has been excessively tested with DriverVerifier, the W.H.C.K ( Windows Hardware Certifikation Kit ) and other software in our new test laboratory.

Version 2.2.2.2

supports host and cache volumes with no drive letter. Compatibility with ExFat and ReFS file systems.

Version 2.2.2.1

adds another powerful feature that enhances SSD lifetime and betters performance. For more information please look into the new “Write Elimination” Chapter.

MaxVeloSSD™ brings maximum velocity to your storage. SSD caching with MaxVeloSSD™ from EliteBytes™ delivers the free scalable

and cost effective software solution to catapult your Windows environment from HDD to SSD speeds and beyond. Speeds up Operating

system load time and any applications. Also minimizes cost for SSD storage. You can use any SSD on any Windows® operating system

as caching device. Software and Hardware RAID configurations are supported. The maximum Volume size is 128 Terabyte.

Traditional BIOS, modern UEFI native boot and Windows 8 secure boot are full supported.