2.5-inch SATA 3 rugged solid-state drive that uses NAND Flash memory introduced by PCI Systems

SUNNYVALE, Calif., 2 Dec. 2011. PCI-Systems Inc. in Sunnyvale, Calif., is introducing the SandStorm solid-state drive, which uses NAND Flash memory to extend the endurance and overall reliability of solid-state drives and make the most of read and write performance. PCI Systems offers two SandStorm drives -- a 1-terabyte drive that is 9.5 millimeters high, and a 2-terabyte drive that is 12.5 millimeters high.SandStorm is based on SATA III data storage technology; has a 2.5-inch SATA form factor; high read and write speeds; encryption; fast secure erase; and is SATA compatible.Other features include extended endurance technology; block management & wear leveling; SATA 3-compatible host interface: 6 gigabits per second; sustained read and write transfer speed of 500 megabytes per second; typical power consumption of 4 Watts; data encryption that is 128/256-bit AES-compliant; 80-microsecond hold up time; mean time between failures of 10,000,000 operating hours; meets MIL-810F; and operates in temperatures from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius. Operating Temperature: Industrial: -40°C to 85°C case temp.

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