Editor:- October
25, 2012 - Virtium
today outlined
a new 4 part categorization scheme for matching embedded SSDs to user
cases and needs.
And
SSD design efficiency
is the back story behind the launch of new models in its
StorFly
range of industrial temperature rated SATA MLC SSDs.
A key factor for
systems designers is that Virtium offers all 4 different grades of guaranteed
R/W lifetime performance in each of the popular form factors within the
StorFly range.
I've discussed the innovative thinking and value
propositions behind Virtium's StorFly SSDs in some mini articles which I have
collected in the company's
profile page. |
| overview of form factors in the
StorFly range |
summary |
| StorFly
25 |
Virtium StorFly 25 SATA SSDs deliver an optimal
solid-state storage solution for embedded and industrial systems that may
require a hard drive as an option. StorFly SSDs offer a high-reliability
replacement to 2.5" HDDs and, depending on the capacity and endurance
requirements, can also provide a cost reduction |
| StorFly
18 |
Virtium' StorFly 18 are 1.8" SATA SSDs that are excellent
replacements for hard-to-find 1.8" HDDs. StorFly 18 SSDs are also smaller,
thinner, "eject-able" alternatives to 2.5" SATA SSDs that provide
the benefit of enhanced serviceability without the need for a hot-swap carrier.
At a 5mm thickness, StorFly 18 SSDs are ideal for 1U server and blade
applications. |
| StorFly
200 |
Virtium's StorFly 200 Slim SATA (MO-297) SSDs are
ideal for networking, embedded and industrial applications that implement a
standard SATA 3Gbps socket but require a form factor with a volume (54mm x 39mm
x 5mm) that is roughly 15% that of a 2.5" SSD. In fact, many customers
have mechanical designs that incorporate 2x Slim SATA sockets where one 2.5"
HDD used to be. |
| StorFly
300 |
Virtium's StorFly 300 mSATA (MO-300) SSDs are
optimal storage solutions for medical, networking and embedded applications that
require high performance in a small form factor (51mm x 30mm x 3.5mm). StorFly
300 offers a superior solution for system designs that implement SATA
connectivity over a widely-used PCIe miniCard socket that has the added benefit
of industry-standard clamping mechanism, making them ideal for wearable or
vehicle computers and other high shock and vibration applications. |
| StorFly
CFast |
Virtium's StorFly CFast SSDs match the storage
requirements of industrial automation, networking and medical applications that
demand high performance in a small, framed form factor. An industry standard
backed by the CompactFlash Association, CFast is the most straightforward
solution for next-generation systems that had previously used CompactFlash
cards. Similar to CompactFlash or SD cards, CFast SSDs can be either fixed or
removable devices, but unlike moving to SD, most ATA-based software can be
directly leveraged into new SATA CFast designs. |
