G.Skill Intros 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Falcon SSDs
The more the merrier -- isn't that the saying? As the solid state drive market continues to expand, G.Skill is introducing a few new ones to choose from. The Falcon SATA II 2.5" MLC-based Solid State Drive (SSD) Series based on the latest, cutting edge Indilink controller, and they'll be shipping in capacities between 64GB and 256GB.
The drives -- which will be available in 64/128/256GB sizes -- all boast a 64MB DRAM buffer. As for performance, you'll find 230MB/sec read rates and 190MB/sec write rates on the larger two, while the 64GB edition can reach 230MB/sec (read) and 135MB/sec (write). No word on pricing or availability was given, but the full specifications are posted below.
The drives -- which will be available in 64/128/256GB sizes -- all boast a 64MB DRAM buffer. As for performance, you'll find 230MB/sec read rates and 190MB/sec write rates on the larger two, while the 64GB edition can reach 230MB/sec (read) and 135MB/sec (write). No word on pricing or availability was given, but the full specifications are posted below.
G.Skill FALCON Hi-Speed 256GB SSD Specification
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General |
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Model Name |
FM-25S2S-256GBF1 |
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Form Factor |
2.5" |
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Capacity |
256GB** |
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DRAM Cache |
64MB |
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Interface Type |
SATA II |
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Performance Specifications |
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Read Rate |
230MB/sec(Max) |
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Write Rate |
190MB/sec(Max) |
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Access Time |
<0.2ms |
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Environmental Specifications |
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Shock (operating) |
1500G |
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Vibration (operating) |
20G |
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Altitude (operating) |
60000ft |
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Operating Temp. |
0oC ~ +70oC |
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Reliability Specifications |
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MTBF |
+2,500,000 Hours |
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Data Reliability |
Built-in EDC/ECC function |
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Certifications |
RoHS FCC and CE Compliant |
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Warranty |
2 year |
