pureSilicon, innovator of high-performance storage technology, has launched a refreshed line-up of SSDs: the Nitro N2, for high-end enterprise and datacenter applications; and the Renegade R4, which leverages components of the Nitro design and continues the evolution of the ruggedized. The latest Nitro N2 SSDs delivers benchmark-setting speeds of 6 GB/s over a SATA interface and features native command queuing, 32-bit DDR3 data buffer, and high-performance proprietary controller architecture. The new N2 uses a patent-pending PIPA (parallel interface performance accelerator) architecture that increases I/O performance while reducing wear on the drive’s flash array.
pureSilicon, innovator of high-performance storage technology, has launched a refreshed line-up of SSDs: the Nitro N2, for high-end enterprise and datacenter applications; and the Renegade R4, which leverages components of the Nitro design and continues the evolution of the ruggedized.
The latest Nitro N2 SSDs delivers benchmark-setting speeds of 6 GB/s over a SATA interface and features native command queuing, 32-bit DDR3 data buffer, and high-performance proprietary controller architecture. The new N2 uses a patent-pending PIPA (parallel interface performance accelerator) architecture that increases I/O performance while reducing wear on the drive’s flash array.
With PIPA, the Nitro N2 is able to increase I/O performance by up to 400 percent and boost lifetime terabytes written by a similar percentage increase. This technology is enhanced by an improved, third-generation SATA interface that yields two times the overall throughput, reaching up to 540 MB/s. Data integrity and reliability are improved by using a power-supply design called VoltStream, which monitors power quality and uses solid-state capacitors to provide power during a host-side failures. Nitro N2 is currently available in capacities of up to 1.6TB; this is the largest available capacity for a 2.5-inch, 9.5mm low-profile device.
Technical specifications for the Nitro N2
- Up to 1.6 TB usable MLC — the highest-density SSD available today (2 TB RAW)
- Up to 130K random read and random write IOPS — the fastest-performing SATA SSD
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivering up to 540 MB/s sequential read, 520 MB/s sequential write
- Low power – under 10 Watts active
- Low profile – 7.0 or 9.5 mm height
- Proprietary design, architecture, and controller
- Proprietary power supply with safe power-fail mechanism using solid-state capacitors
- 2X nanometer flash components
- Pricing starting at: $1,995
The Renegade R4 improves on the performance and reliability of the Nitro N2 adding SiPher self-encryption and security features such as customer-defined and industry-specific secure-erase algorithms. Renegade products meet MIL_STD_810F requirements and can be potted and/or conformal-coated for additional protection in extreme environments.
Technical specifications for the Renegade R4
- Up to 200 GB usable SLC — the highest-capacity rugged I-temp SSD available today
- Up to 60K random read and random write IOPS — the fastest-performing rugged I-temp SSD
- SATA 6 GB/s interface delivering up to 540 MB/s sequential read, 520 MB/s sequential write
- Self-encrypting drive with military-grade, secure-erase algorithms for compliance
- VoltStream an innovative technology that monitors power quality and provides a safe power-fail mechanism using solid-state ceramic capacitors
- Pricing starting at: $1,155
Pre-orders the Nitro N2 and Renegade R4 models in sample quantities are set for late Q1 shipment and can be ordered here.
