OCZ's Z-Drive SSD gets a makeover

jmke · 4th September 2009, 13:39

Still boasting the PCIe x4 interface, the 'new and improved' Z-Drive features MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash chips, comes in 250, 500GB and 1TB capacities, has 256MB of cache memory and an onboard RAID controller which enables it to reach some uber-sweet speeds - up to 878 MB/s and 781 MB/s, while reading and writing, respectively (for the 1TB model).

The Z-Drive also has a MTBF (mean time before failure) of 900,000 hours, requires extra power via a 4-pin MOLEX connector and is backed by a two-year warranty. Unfortunately, the SSD is not yet available and when it will, the price tag (over 1,000 Euro) will make a lot of wallets run for the hills.

http://www.tcmagazine.com/comments.php?id=29253&catid=2

4th September 2009, 13:39	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	OCZ's Z-Drive SSD gets a makeover Still boasting the PCIe x4 interface, the 'new and improved' Z-Drive features MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash chips, comes in 250, 500GB and 1TB capacities, has 256MB of cache memory and an onboard RAID controller which enables it to reach some uber-sweet speeds - up to 878 MB/s and 781 MB/s, while reading and writing, respectively (for the 1TB model). The Z-Drive also has a MTBF (mean time before failure) of 900,000 hours, requires extra power via a 4-pin MOLEX connector and is backed by a two-year warranty. Unfortunately, the SSD is not yet available and when it will, the price tag (over 1,000 Euro) will make a lot of wallets run for the hills. http://www.tcmagazine.com/comments.php?id=29253&catid=2 __________________

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