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Introducing the Serial-ATA (SATA) Performance, Low Power, Form Factor Miniaturization and Cost Efficient Storage Solution

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:54:16 +0000

OEMs are now looking for a storage solution that meets thin form factor requirements, supports diverse feature sets and also satisfies performance and power needs, while maintaining an affordable cost profile.

SanDisk U100 SSD meets challenging OEM size requirements, while delivering fast sequential/random performance and solid long-term data endurance1 that is also cost effective. It is rugged and reliable, light weight and delivers silent operation.

SanDisk U100 SSDs unique power management features enable OEMs to optimize battery life while still meeting demanding performance requirements evolving in the market. Take advantage of SSD performance while avoiding the power penalty typically associated with SATA operation. Factor in SanDisk U100 SSDs wide range of capacities (8 GB - 256 GB2), innovative form factors and competitive pricing and it makes an ideal storage choice for a variety of thin and mobile computing platforms.

Key Features
• nCache Acceleration Technology™3
• High SATA performance4: Up to Read/Write Sequential
  • 480/380 MB/s
• Low slumber mode power consumption: as low as 10 mW5
• Form factors: Half-Slim SATA, mSATA, mSATA mini, 2.5" Cased, SATA uSSD™
• Competitive Pricing
• Wide capacity offering: 8 GB- 256 GB2
• Improved user experience
  • Fast boot and applications launch time
  • Speedy browsing, emailing and social usage capabilities
  • Enhanced multi tasking capabilities • JEDEC-standard package and SATA uSSD™ form factor Standard

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Reactive Group passes our 18th year of NQA ISO 9001: 2008

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:32:26 +0000

Reactive Group are please to announce that for the 18th year in a row we have successfully passed our NQA ISO 9001: 2008 audit! Customers & suppliers can have confidence in SSD as a quality driven organisation

ISO 9001:2008 is underpinned by eight management principles:

a customer focused organisation
leadership
the involvement of people
ensuring a process approach
a systematic approach to management
a factual approach to decision making
mutually beneficial supplier relations
continuous improvement

What are the benefits of working with SSD ltd - an NDQ ISO9001:2008 organisation

Customer satisfaction - through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements
Reduced operating costs - through continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies
Improved stakeholder relationships - including staff, customers and suppliers
Legal compliance - by understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact on the organization and its your customers
Improved risk management - through greater consistency and traceability of products and services
Proven business credentials - through independent verification against recognized standards
Ability to win more business - particularly where procurement specifications require certification as a condition to supply

SSDs in the Data Center

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:47 +0000

The evolution of the data center is a key concern for the storage industry. IBM has taken a new tact with its SystemX solution that 1.6TB of solid state storage per exFlash pack. Maximum of 4.8TB of solid state storage in a SystemX chassis. To do this, they partnered with SMART Modular Technologies, You tube clip embedded below, if this is of interest to you
SMART MODULAR teams up with IBM You Tube clip

TITAN Series End Of Life Notifiaction (EOL)

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:06:08 +0000

APRO announced officially EOL for TITANS Series Products;

Titans Series (3S Controller) Products -
1) Industrial CompactFlash Card
2) Industrial PCMCIA ATA Card
3) Industrial micro IDE Flash (MIF) Module
4) Industrial Metal Rugged 1.8-inch PATA (IDE) SSD
5) Industrial Rugged Metal 2.5-inch PATA (IDE)
6) Industrial Rugged Metal 1.8-inch SATA I SSD
7) Industrial Rugged Metal 2.5-inch SATA I SSD

This decision was based on 3S Controllers (TITANS Series) of its incompatibility to the upgrade new generation Flash IC, also as an aged controller there will be no further development and support to this case. The alternative solutions will be the Hyperstone Controller (HERMIT Series) products and JMicron Controller (HERMES Series) products, both have reached the industrial application standard with higher performance and reliability.

Furthermore, there will be no alternative solution for TITANS Series 1.8-inch PATA (IDE) SSD, due to low market demand and low unit shipment volume.

We hope this advance notice would provide you with sufficient time for you to arrange for the change. If you have any questions about this End of Life Notification, please contact your APRO account manager APRO.

NAND supply to be 30% down in May, says JP Morgan

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:34:08 +0000

Please refer to the following link Electronics Weekly 24th March Article The supply of NAND flash will be down around 30% in two months time, according to investment bankers JP Morgan.