We've heard about this product a couple of times already but today OCZ officially launched it. The Colossus 3.5 Solid State Drive (SSD) Series, available in up to one terabyte configurations!
The new Colossus Series is designed to boost desktop and workstation performance and is for high power users that put a premium on speed, reliability and maximum storage capacity, said Eugene Chang, VP of Product Management at the OCZ Technology Group. The Colossus core-architecture is also available to enterprise clients with locked BOMs (build of materials) and customized firmware to match their unique applications.
the Colossus manages to deliver both high-end performance and capacity, by integrating an internal RAID 0 architecture, which allows the drive to provide the optimum performance for a range of tasks or applications. Available in capacities ranging from 120GB to 1TB, the drive is touted as being capable to achieve maximum read and write speeds of 260MB/s and 260MB/s, respectively. The sustained write performance is rated at 220MB/s, while the maximum IOPS (for a 4K file size - random write) is specified at 14,000.
In addition to ample capacity, the OCZ Colossus delivers excellent performance made possible by an internal RAID 0 architecture. Excelling at small file processes during common tasks such as emailing, web browsing, and file transfer, Colossus allows for a state-of-the-art computing experience from basic to complex applications:
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Maximum Performance |
Colossus 3.5 SSD (120GB 1TB) |
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Maximum Read |
260MB/s |
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Maximum Write |
260MB/s |
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Sustained Write |
220MB/s |
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Max IOPS (4k size random write) |
14,000 |
For enterprise applications, Colossus SSDs not only diminish performance bottlenecks suffered by mechanical hard drive infrastructures, but reduce both heat and noise and provide a more durable alternative. This translates into exceptional energy-savings and reduced maintenance costs. Furthermore, the Colossus line is built with cost-effective multi-level cell (MLC) flash to make it a viable option for enterprise clients hesitant to adopt competing products due to the higher costs.
The Colossus SSD is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB solutions to accommodate a broader spectrum of applications than current 2.5 SSD products; the 3.5 housing is a straight drop in for many existing rack systems. The Colossus SSD series has an excellent 1.5 million hour mean time between failures (MTBF) and comes backed by a leading 3-year warranty and dedicated technical support, ensuring peace of mind over the long term.
No word on pricing ...
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