Plextor Adds M8VC and M8VG SSDs

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/01/2018 09:37 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

Plextor added a 2.5" SSD and M2 version of the M8V (with the V for value) series to their product stack. The M8V Series boasts of high-quality controller and 64-layer 3D NAND that delivers sequential read / write speeds of up to 560 / 520 MB/s; random read / write speeds of up to 82,000 / 81,000 IOPS

Plextor is to offer a 128GB / 256GB / 512GB model for two form factors. The M8V adopts 64 layer Toshiba latest 3D NAND and is paired with a SiliconMotion "SMI 2258", controller. The two form factors are 2.5in and M.2 2280. Specifications shows sequential reads of 560 MB/sec, the writing 400 MB/sec, random reading 60,000 IOPS, the writing 70,000 IOPS for the smallest model with an endurance of 70 TBW, the 256 GB pushes 560 MB/sec, 510 MB/sec and ~80,000 IOPS with 140 TBW. Then the biggest 512 GB models are rated at 560 MB/sec, 520 MB/sec, ~81,000 IOPS and 280 TBW. Furthermore, it improves reliability and durability by RAID (Drive Array Accelerator) engine and data shaping function.

LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) technology ensures safety and integrity of data transmission by with its excellent error correcting mechanism. Furthermore, the M8V Series supports RAID Engine (Drive Array Accelerator) and Data shaping (Data management) for enhanced data transfer stability.

Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read
Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write
Up to 82,000 IOPS Random Read
Up to 81,000 IOPS Random Write

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