Showing posts with label Western Digital. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Western Digital. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Western Digital have announced their first range of self-branded solid-state drives (SSDs), the Western Digital SiliconDrive III series. Based on technology acquired in the company’s acquisition of SiliconSystems back in March, the new range consists of two 2.5-inch SSDs and a 1.8-inch model, boasting read speeds up to 100MBps and write speeds up to 80MBps.
The larger drives consist of SATA 3Gb/s and PATA ATA-7 versions, with capacities ranging from 30GB to 80GB. The former manages read/write rates of up to 100/85MB/s respectively, while the latter achieves 85/60MB/s respectively. As for the smaller, 1.8-inch drive, that too has a SATA 3Gb/s interface and read/write speeds of 100/80MB/s respectively; it’s available in capacities between 30GB and 60GB.
The drives also feature SiSMART technology, which monitors the SSD in real-time so as to alert the user of potential drive failure. No word on pricing or specific availability.
The larger drives consist of SATA 3Gb/s and PATA ATA-7 versions, with capacities ranging from 30GB to 80GB. The former manages read/write rates of up to 100/85MB/s respectively, while the latter achieves 85/60MB/s respectively. As for the smaller, 1.8-inch drive, that too has a SATA 3Gb/s interface and read/write speeds of 100/80MB/s respectively; it’s available in capacities between 30GB and 60GB.
The drives also feature SiSMART technology, which monitors the SSD in real-time so as to alert the user of potential drive failure. No word on pricing or specific availability.
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