Toshiba Expands SSD Line
Toshiba
expanded its NAND-flash-based SSD line-up by introducing a 128GB Half-Slim
/mSATA SG Series SSD
designed for use in mini-mobile and netbook PCs. Toshiba also introduced a
third generation, high performance HG3 Series featuring higher performance
read/write SSDs. The HG3 generation SSD is designed for use in notebook
computers, gaming, and home entertainment systems.
The Toshiba SG2 series supports a maximum sequential read speed of 180MBps and maximum sequential write speed of 70MBps. Toshiba's 3rd-generation HG3 High Performance SSDs use an advanced MLC controller which supports higher read speeds, parallel data transfers, and wear leveling to optimize performance. The drives offer a maximum sequential read speed of 250MBps and maximum sequential write speed of 180MBps.
Both new series of drives support the TRIM Command implemented in Windows 7. Mass production of the new drives is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year.
Toshiba 128GB mSATA and Half-Slim SG2 Modules
Samples of the new drives will be available in the first quarter (January to March) of 2010, with mass production in the second (April to June) quarter.
Toshiba HG3 High Performance
The industry's first 128GB mSATA and Half-Slim modules, the fruits of Toshiba's layering technology, are ideal for applications enabled by smaller form factors and lower power such as mini mobile PCs, netbooks and other mobile applications. The Toshiba SG2 series, with a maximum sequential read speed of 180 MB per second (MBps) and maximum sequential write speed of 70 MBps, provides greater design flexibility and saves space and cost compared to SSDs in hard drive form factors and cases. The 128GB modules are only one seventh the volume and one eighth the weight of 2.5-inch form factor SSDs, and consume a fraction of the power.
Toshiba's 3rd-generation HG3 High Performance SSDs deliver the performance needed for higher end notebook computers. An advanced MLC controller supports higher read speeds, parallel data transfers and wear leveling to optimize performance, which increases reliability and endurance. The drives enable improved system responsiveness with a maximum sequential read speed of 250MB per second (MBps) and maximum sequential write speed of 180MBps, enabling an improvement in overall computing experience, with faster boot and application loading times. The drives are offered in capacities of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB in a standard 9.5mm, 2.5-inch case, or in a special 7mm thin 2.5-inch case in capacities of 128GB or 256GB. Smaller 1.8-inch drives are available in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB in a standard 1.8-inch disk drive case or as case-less or LIF-modules. The drives also offer AES data encryption to support only authorized data access.
Both new series support the TRIM Command implemented in Windows 7. In earlier models of solid state drives, a data block from which data was deleted was flagged as not in use and ignored by the controller. Once all the memory cells were written to once, this approach slowed down SSD operation. TRIM enables the OS to tell the SSD controller that the data can be actually deleted, freeing the blocks for subsequent use and maintaining SSD performance across its life.
Toshiba will continue to promote innovations that widen the horizons of the NAND Flash market and support its continued leadership in that market. The company will spur demand for SSDs in notebook PCs, netbooks, laptops and digital consumer products by enhancing its lineup, offering products with different densities and interfaces in a range of packages, while advancing device performance. For the full version of the release, as well as more information on Toshiba SSDs, please visit ssd.toshiba.com.
The Toshiba SG2 series supports a maximum sequential read speed of 180MBps and maximum sequential write speed of 70MBps. Toshiba's 3rd-generation HG3 High Performance SSDs use an advanced MLC controller which supports higher read speeds, parallel data transfers, and wear leveling to optimize performance. The drives offer a maximum sequential read speed of 250MBps and maximum sequential write speed of 180MBps.
Both new series of drives support the TRIM Command implemented in Windows 7. Mass production of the new drives is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year.
Toshiba 128GB mSATA and Half-Slim SG2 Modules
TWO FAMILIES OF 32nm SSDS FROM TOSHIBA DELIVER SOLID PERFORMANCE FOR MINI-MOBILE PCS, HIGH-END NOTEBOOKS, GAMING AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT
- Industry First 128GB mSATA and Half-Slim Modules Bring Greater Capacity to Mini-Mobile PCs and Netbook Market
- Third Generation High Performance Series for High-End Notebooks includes TRIM Support
Samples of the new drives will be available in the first quarter (January to March) of 2010, with mass production in the second (April to June) quarter.
Toshiba HG3 High Performance
The industry's first 128GB mSATA and Half-Slim modules, the fruits of Toshiba's layering technology, are ideal for applications enabled by smaller form factors and lower power such as mini mobile PCs, netbooks and other mobile applications. The Toshiba SG2 series, with a maximum sequential read speed of 180 MB per second (MBps) and maximum sequential write speed of 70 MBps, provides greater design flexibility and saves space and cost compared to SSDs in hard drive form factors and cases. The 128GB modules are only one seventh the volume and one eighth the weight of 2.5-inch form factor SSDs, and consume a fraction of the power.
Toshiba's 3rd-generation HG3 High Performance SSDs deliver the performance needed for higher end notebook computers. An advanced MLC controller supports higher read speeds, parallel data transfers and wear leveling to optimize performance, which increases reliability and endurance. The drives enable improved system responsiveness with a maximum sequential read speed of 250MB per second (MBps) and maximum sequential write speed of 180MBps, enabling an improvement in overall computing experience, with faster boot and application loading times. The drives are offered in capacities of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB in a standard 9.5mm, 2.5-inch case, or in a special 7mm thin 2.5-inch case in capacities of 128GB or 256GB. Smaller 1.8-inch drives are available in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB in a standard 1.8-inch disk drive case or as case-less or LIF-modules. The drives also offer AES data encryption to support only authorized data access.
Both new series support the TRIM Command implemented in Windows 7. In earlier models of solid state drives, a data block from which data was deleted was flagged as not in use and ignored by the controller. Once all the memory cells were written to once, this approach slowed down SSD operation. TRIM enables the OS to tell the SSD controller that the data can be actually deleted, freeing the blocks for subsequent use and maintaining SSD performance across its life.
Toshiba will continue to promote innovations that widen the horizons of the NAND Flash market and support its continued leadership in that market. The company will spur demand for SSDs in notebook PCs, netbooks, laptops and digital consumer products by enhancing its lineup, offering products with different densities and interfaces in a range of packages, while advancing device performance. For the full version of the release, as well as more information on Toshiba SSDs, please visit ssd.toshiba.com.
