Intel collaborates with Hitachi on Ultrastar SSD400S solid-state disk
 

Intel and Hitachi have collaborated on a new line of enterprise-class solid-state disks. Today marks the introduction of the Ultrastar SSD400S family, which will be available in 6Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Fibre Channel flavors. The latter will live inside a 3.5" form factor, while the former can squeeze into a smaller 2.5" casing.

When we asked, Hitachi wouldn't divulge much in the way of details on the Ultrastar's flash controller. This "next-generation" design is similar to the one found in Intel's X25-E SSDs, but Hitachi wouldn't confirm how many memory channels it has. The chip won't be exclusive to the Ultrastar, though. Only these particular SAS and Fibre Channel implementations will be unique to Hitachi.

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