Tachyum Introduces Beta UEFI with RAID Support

Universal processor designer Tachyum has recently made significant advancements by moving its Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) to beta and introducing RAID 1 redundant storage capabilities. This move marks a crucial step forward in enhancing the functionality and user experience of the Tachyum Prodigy universal processor.

UEFI, which replaces the traditional BIOS, serves as a next-generation interface between the operating system and platform firmware for the Tachyum Prodigy processor. It plays a vital role during system startup by initializing hardware, loading the OS, determining device boot priority, and enabling users to customize hardware and software settings. The latest release of UEFI includes upgraded menus, submenus, screens, and options to provide users with improved functionality and a more intuitive user experience.

Tachyum has also unveiled a comprehensive user manual that offers detailed guidance on accessing and utilizing the UEFI, which is embedded in the system flash on all Prodigy platforms. The manual provides insights into each UEFI menu, configuring UEFI parameters, and saving new configurations. It is designed to assist users involved in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering Prodigy platforms.

RAID technology plays a crucial role in data storage by enabling data redundancy and performance improvements across multiple hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs). Tachyum's innovative approach to virtual disk technology now includes RAID 1 boot for preinstalled Linux partitions with software, a RAID 1 read-only partition for installation packages and system restoration, and a partition for customers to configure their own Linux and apps, along with RAID 0 for data storage.

Dr. Radoslav Danilak, the founder and CEO of Tachyum, expressed his enthusiasm for the progress made with the Prodigy processor, stating, "We continue to see impressive advancements in the capabilities and functionality of Prodigy at every level of development. Moving UEFI from alpha to beta allows a better look and polishing of the UEFI. RAID 1 was added to provide a RAID boot without the need for expensive NVMe SSD RAID cards, helping to bring Prodigy-enabled systems to datacenter-level class."