Solid state drives (SSDs) are the storage medium of choice for both consumers and businesses due to their high performance and reliability. However, different SSDs have different characteristics. There are two primary categories of SSDs: consumer SSDs and enterprise SSDs, each designed with a specific set of features and functionalities.
For the uninitiated, understanding SSD specifications can be a maze of jargon and numbers. This article will demystify these terms and specifications, helping you make an informed decision when purchasing an SSD. The Form Factor: Size Matters When selecting an SSD, the first thing to consider is the form factor..
It’s a common misconception that SSDs, although devoid of moving parts, consume less power than their mechanical hard drive counterparts. It is not without reason that some of the latest high-end M.2 SSDs using the PCI-Express 5.0 interface often use active cooling to remove excess heat. Performance per Watt is.
DirectStorage is a Microsoft technology and part of DirectX. It was originally introduced for the Xbox Series X/S gaming consoles and its primary function is to reduce loading times in games. The technology was later adapted to run on Windows. However, adoption among game developers has been slow, and in.
SSDs (Solid State Drives) increasingly often form the backbone of our data storage needs, and understanding their lifespan is vital for planning and budgeting purposes. So, let’s dive in and understand SSD endurance. Factors that Impact SSD Lifespan First and foremost, the drive’s lifespan is affected by the amount of.
SK Hynix just announced that the company has begun mass production of its ultra-fast 238-layer TLC NAND memory. Thanks to greatly improved density and speeds of 2400 MT/s, the new NAND will be suitable for high-end PCI-Express 5.0 SSDs. The first 238-layer 3D TLC NAND from SK Hynix is a.
Kioxia is now introducing a new generation of BG M.2 client NVMe SSDs in the ultra-compact 2230 form factor. The BG series has been a popular choice among OEMs and other system builders due to low price points, decent performance, and of course the small form factor in the case.
On Thursday, Samsung made the announcement that the company had begun high-volume production of DRAM chips on the 12nm process. This new node has yielded an appreciable decrease in DRAM power draw in addition to major cost reductions compared to the prior-generation node. Samsung lets us know that its 12nm.
The Kingston Data Center 450R (or DC450R) is a 6 Gbit/s SATA SSD with 3D TLC NAND. As such, it is designed for read-intensive applications and workloads. Kingston specifically highlights the DC450R’s IO speeds and predictable latency, which is a key requirement for data center SSDs. Available capacities are 480.
Samsung’s PM1743 is a PCIe 5.0 SSD based on an unnamed controller and the company’s latest V-NAND. According to Samsung, it can provide up to 90% better performance compared to the previous generation (PM1743). It also features improved energy efficiency over the predecessor and a degree of security control.
