HIGHEST SUSTAINED WRITE SPEEDS AT TEMPERATURE

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No SSD can be considered too fast or too high capacity when it comes to meeting the demands of defense applications, from high-throughput real-time data recording, video streaming, cloud computing, large database management, and transaction processing applications.

MEMKOR Military-grade SSDs continue to perform after other vendors begin to throttle performance down due to high operating temperatures, and offer the highest SUSTAINED WRITE SPEEDS in the market.

In the ever-evolving landscape of data storage technology, military-grade solid-state drives (SSDs) stand as a testament to relentless innovation and uncompromising performance. When it comes to storing and accessing critical data in high-stakes and harsh-operating environments, these robust SSDs are second to none. One vital aspect of their performance that often gets overlooked is sustained write performance.

Sustained Write Speeds: A Key Performance Metric

Sustained write speeds refer to the SSD's ability to consistently write data at a certain rate over an extended period. This metric is crucial in military applications where real-time data recording, storage, and retrieval are paramount. Let's explore why sustained write speeds are so vital in this context:

1. Continuous Data Capture: In military operations, data is constantly generated by various sensors, cameras, and equipment. Sustained write speeds ensure that this data can be continuously recorded without interruptions or bottlenecks.
2. Critical Data Integrity: Military operations rely on accurate and uncorrupted data. Consistent write speeds reduce the risk of data corruption during storage, ensuring the integrity of mission-critical information.
3. Reduced Latency: High sustained write speeds minimize data transfer delays, allowing for near-instantaneous data access. This is essential for tasks that require real-time decision-making and response.
4. Compatibility: Military-grade SSDs often need to work seamlessly with existing systems and equipment. Having sustained write speeds that match or exceed the requirements of these systems is essential for compatibility and performance.
5. Endurance: Sustained write speeds are linked to an SSD's endurance. SSDs with higher sustained write speeds typically have a longer lifespan, which is crucial in military applications where replacements may be challenging and expensive.

Factors Affecting Sustained Write Speeds

Several factors influence the sustained write speeds of military-grade SSDs:

1. Controller and NAND Technology: The SSD controller and NAND flash memory type play a significant role in determining sustained write speeds. Advanced controllers and NAND technology can provide higher sustained performance.
2. Over-Provisioning: Military-grade SSDs often include over-provisioning, which reserves a portion of the drive's capacity for background operations. This helps maintain consistent performance over time.
3. Thermal Management: Effective thermal management is crucial in extreme environments. Proper cooling mechanisms ensure that sustained write speeds remain stable even under high temperatures.
4. Firmware Optimization: Firmware updates and optimizations can improve sustained write speeds by enhancing how the SSD handles data writing and garbage collection.

Competitor Caveats: The Cache Conundrum

In this highly competitive market, it's essential to be aware of the fine print. Some competitors employ strategies that involve using a small cache to advertise initially high write speeds. While these numbers can be impressive on paper, it's crucial to recognize that once this cache fills up during sustained write operations, the SSD's performance will plummet significantly. This bait-and-switch tactic can leave users in critical military applications vulnerable to unexpected performance drops when they need stability the most.

MEMKOR Military-grade SSDs, on the other hand, are engineered with a focus on delivering consistent and reliable performance throughout sustained write operations, ensuring that mission-critical data remains secure and accessible without unwelcome surprises.

In rigorous laboratory testing conducted at our Arizona facility, our PCIe Gen2 SSDs demonstrated superior performance and reliability compared to competitors' Gen3 and Gen4 drives when testing for sustained write performance for data recorder applications. The performance delta grew even more significantly as operating temperature increased.

CONCLUSION

MEMKOR was one of the first SSD manufacturers to release 1 TB, then 1.2 TB in 2.5”/9.5mm form factor. Today, Memkor ORANGE Series 2.5”/9.5mm SSD can provide up to 8 TB MLC NAND or 4 TB SLC NAND. Memkor BLUE Series 2.5” doubles the capacity to 16 TB and 8 TB respectively with an extended height of 15 mm.

In the world of military-grade SSDs, sustained write speeds are the unsung heroes that ensure critical data is stored reliably and accessed without delay. MEMKOR Military-grade SSDs are designed to meet the demands of high-stakes environments, and the sustained write speeds are a testament to MEMKOR's unwavering performance.

As technology continues to advance, military-grade SSDs will only become more capable, offering even higher sustained write speeds and greater data reliability. These advancements will continue to empower defense and aerospace industries, ensuring that they have the data storage solutions they need to fulfill their missions with confidence.