{"id":13317,"date":"2011-06-06T16:32:47","date_gmt":"2011-06-06T06:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=13317"},"modified":"2011-06-06T16:32:47","modified_gmt":"2011-06-06T06:32:47","slug":"kingston-digital-unveils-first-sandforce-based-ssd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=13317","title":{"rendered":"Kingston Digital Unveils First SandForce-based SSD"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>COMPUTEX Taipei and Sydney, Australia: June 6, 2011 — Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it has teamed up with SandForce Inc., a leader in high-performance SSD (Solid-State Drive) processors, to launch its first SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb\/s) based SSD targeted at enthusiasts, gamers, and performance users. The Kingston HyperX SSD feature the fastest and most reliable SandForce controller to date, and is also available as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation.<\/p>\n

Shipping in 120GB and 240GB capacities, the HyperX SSD is based on SandForce SF-2281 controllers featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb\/s). It allows for incredible sequential read\/write throughputs of 525\/480MB\/s, 4KB random read\/write speeds of up to 95,000\/70,000 IOPS, and SandForce DuraClass Technology to provide best in class endurance.<\/p>\n

The Kingston HyperX name has long been synonymous with high performance DRAM solutions for enthusiasts looking to achieve maximum system performance. Kingston\u2019s new HyperX SSD is powered by the latest SandForce controller and Intel 25nm compute NAND (P\/E 5K) to provide the performance and endurance that the most demanding users require.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis launch is very exciting for us at Kingston. The SandForce controller allows to deliver the high-end performance that is needed for power-users, gamers, and enthusiasts,\u201d said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. \u201cAchieving a final production quality controller and firmware has been an exacting process, but well worth the wait. By pairing SandForce\u2019s latest controller with Intel 25nm compute NAND (P\/E 5K), we have built an SSD that meets the requirements set by true enthusiasts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key Features of the Kingston HyperX SSD:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Intel 25nm Compute NAND (P\/E 5K): 5K compute NAND provides significant endurance increase over standard 3K cycle NAND.
\n\u2022 Advanced Wear-Leveling Technology: Advanced algorithm ensures individual flash memory blocks are consumed at a very balanced rate enabling maximum endurance while maintaining optimal performance.
\n\u2022 User Configurable Over Provisioning: The HyperX SSD employs user configurable over provisioning, which allows the user to tweak the SSD\u2019s performance per their specific performance needs. The user can increase the size of the over provision spare area; consequently, reducing the overall capacity of the drive while increasing the speed and performance.
\n\u2022 TRIM and S.M.A.R.T Support: With additional support for both TRIM and S.M.A.R.T., the HyperX SSD is equipped with all essential tools enthusiasts, heavy users and gamers need to make the most of their PC\u2019s performance and drive endurance.
\n\u2022 DuraClass Technology: DuraClass Technology represents a set of NAND Flash management features that work in tandem to deliver world-class SSD reliability, performance, and power efficiency that differentiate SandForce SSD Processors from other Flash controllers.
\n\u2022 HyperX Upgrade Kit Includes:
\no Acronis True Image HD migration software
\no 2.5″ Desktop Mounting Plate
\no HyperX USB External Drive Bay
\no HyperX Multi-Head Screwdriver
\no HyperX SATA Data Cable<\/p>\n

The Kingston HyperX SSD is backed by a three-year warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. It will ship on July 11, 2011. For more information, please visit http:\/\/www.kingston.com\/anz<\/p>\n

Kingston HyperX SSD Features and Specifications:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sequential Speed**: Sequential read 6Gb\/s: 525MB\/s Sequential write 6Gb\/s: 480MB\/s
\n\u2022 IOPS Random 4K Read\/Write: 120 GB: 20,000 \/ 60,000 IOPS. 240 GB: 40,000 \/ 60,000 IOPS
\n\u2022 Max Random 4K Read\/Write: 120GB: 95,000 \/ 70,000 IOPS, 240GB: 95,000 \/ 60,000 IOPS
\n\u2022 Form Factor: 2.5″
\n\u2022 Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb\/s) and Rev 2.0 (3Gb\/s)
\n\u2022 Guaranteed: Three-year Kingston warranty, free tech support
\n\u2022 Capacity***: 120GB, 240GB
\n\u2022 Storage Temperatures: -40\u00b0C ~ 85\u00b0C
\n\u2022 Operating Temperatures: 0\u00b0C ~ 70\u00b0C
\n\u2022 Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100mm x 9.5mm
\n\u2022 Vibration Operating: 2.17G
\n\u2022 Vibration Non-operating: 20G
\n\u2022 Operating Shock: 1500G
\n\u2022 Power Specs: 120GB: 0.455W (TYP) Idle \/ 1.6W (TYP) Read \/ 2.0W (TYP) Write, 240GB: 0.455W (TYP) Idle \/ 1.5W (TYP) Read \/ 2.05W (TYP) Write<\/p>\n

* This over provisioning feature is executed at the user\u2019s own risk and will require third party software to partition the drive. Kingston will not provide any tools to execute this feature.
\n** Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.
\n*** Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston\u2019s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com\/Flash_Memory_Guide.<\/p>\n

Kingston HyperX SSD<\/p>\n

Part number
\nCapacity and features<\/p>\n

SH100S3\/120G
\n120GB Stand-alone SSD<\/p>\n

SH100S3\/240G
\n240GB Stand-alone SSD<\/p>\n

SH100S3B\/120G
\n120GB HyperX Bundle Kit<\/p>\n

SH100S3B\/240G
\n240GB HyperX Bundle Kit<\/p>\n

Supporting Links<\/p>\n

Blog: To get the freshest information about Kingston on Kingston Blog
\nGame: Try the game ?Challenge Your Memory?
\nTwitter: To get the freshest information on Kingston.
\nProduct Verification: To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, visit the Kingston online verification site.
\nGame: To obtain the tips on genuine Kingston products, try the game ?Search for Genuine Kingston.?
\nVideo: The Adventures of Rex
\nAbout Kingston Technology Company, Inc.<\/p>\n

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com\/anz.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COMPUTEX Taipei and Sydney, Australia: June 6, 2011 — Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it has teamed up with SandForce Inc., a leader in high-performance SSD (Solid-State Drive) processors, to launch its first SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb\/s) based SSD targeted at enthusiasts, gamers, and performance users. The Kingston HyperX<\/p>\n

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