SanDisk unveils 2.5-inch SATA Z410 SSD
Solid state drives are quite mature and ubiquitous nowadays -- the technology is no longer cutting edge. While some computers still ship with slow mechanical hard disk drives, SSDs are now largely the default option.
SATA based drives are slow compared to newer NVMe PCIe variants, but still more than fast enough for most consumers. These 2.5-inch SATA drives are often less expensive too, making them a wise option for OEMs looking to build low or medium-cost laptops. Now, SanDisk announces the Z410 -- a drop-in solution for manufacturers, featuring a capacity of up to 480GB.
"With up to 480GB of capacity, the Z410 is ideal for manufacturers looking to design durable, energy-efficient computing platforms. Validated for several top OEM platforms, the Z410 is designed to consistently deliver high endurance and reliability for typical corporate, educational and home applications. The Z410 SSD boasts up to 1.75M hours Mean Time to Failure (MTTF), making it an extremely reliable option for PC manufacturers and ultimately for consumers. Featuring one of the lowest power draws of any SSD in the industry, the Z410 consumes less power during active use, as well as during slumber and low-power modes", says SanDisk.
Tarun Loomba, vice president and general manager of Client Platform Solutions, SanDisk says, "SSDs are being rapidly adopted as the preferred storage option across the entire spectrum of the PC marketplace. In addition to the performance and durability benefits that SSDs provide, the SanDisk Z410 SSD delivers storage that is ample for most consumers and the right-size for typical corporate users. The Z410 is an important addition to our overall SSD portfolio, as our customers require a complete range of storage options, from home/office PCs to the latest high-performance, ultra-thin laptops".
SanDisk shares the following specs for the 7mm, 2.5-inch, 15-nanometer, 3-bit SSD.
| Capacity | 120GB | 240GB | 480GB |
| Sequential Read/Write | Up to 535/410MB/s | Up to 535/440MB/s | Up to 535/445MB/s |
| Random Read/Write | Up to 36/54K IOPS | Up to 36/66K IOPS | Up to 37/68K IOPS |
| Reliability MTTF | 1.75M Hours | 1.75M Hours | 1.75M Hours |
| Endurance TBW | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch Cased | 2.5-inch Cased | 2.5-inch Cased |
| Warranty | 3-Year | 3-Year | 3-Year |
SanDisk is shipping these to manufacturers now, but unsurprisingly, it is not sharing the price. Since this not intended to be sold to consumers directly, cost will likely vary based on how many an OEM orders. With that said, it is quite possible for this drive to show up for sale directly on sites like Newegg. Most consumers that end up with this drive will get it in a new laptop purchase, however.
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