Smart Modular debuts SATA SSDs with NVMSentry firmware
ME1 and ME2 series SATA solid state drives (SSDs) have been introduced by Smart Modular Technologies.
The ME1 and ME2 SATA SSDs incorporate Smart Modular’s proprietary NVMSentry firmware and what is claimed to be a best-in-class SSD controller. This combination offers “exceptional performance while providing the flexibility and optionality for customisation” that is crucial for mission critical applications in the networking, data communication and industrial embedded market segments.
Available in M.2 2280 and 2.5-inch SSD form factors from 240 to 1,920Gbyte capacities, the ME1 and ME2 SSDs feature 3D NAND flash technology with enterprise-class SSD controller features such as end-to-end data path protection, internal SRAM and external DRAM cache ECC (error correcting code) with advanced firmware code recovery mechanism. The models available support 0 to 70 degrees C and -40 to +85 degrees C operating ranges. Smart Modular’s proprietary SafeDATA power loss data protection is available as an option.
For over 30 years, Smart Modular Technologies specialises in memory modules, solid state storage products and hybrid solutions which are critical to electronic devices and are available in standard, custom and ruggedised, high performance, high capacity applications. Smart Modular serves a broad customer base, including OEMs in computing, networking, communications, storage, mobile, military, aerospace and industrial markets. Focused on providing extensive customer-specific design capabilities, technical support and value-added testing services, Smart Modular collaborates closely with OEM customers throughout the design process. Smart Modular says it is a pioneer of secure, ruggedised solid state drives incorporating encryption, secure data elimination and write-protect features required in the high-performance military, aerospace and industrial markets. From the design stage through manufacturing and supply, Smart Modular has developed a comprehensive product line comprised of DRAM, flash and hybrid memory and storage technologies across various form factors. The company is a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings.