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SandForce SF-1200 Features
SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processors enable commodity flash memory to reliably operate in cost and power sensitive client computing environments. The SF-1200 is a true single-chip SSD Processor designed for volume manufacturing and outstanding performance. Innovative DuraClass technology delivers world class reliability, endurance, performance and power consumption.
Endurance and Longevity
As each generation of flash memory evolves and the silicon geometries shrink - performance, reliability, endurance, and data retention are negatively impacted. DuraWrite technology extends the life of the SSD over conventional controllers, by optimizing writes to the flash memory and delivering a write amplification below 1, without complex DRAM caching requirements.
Performance and Power Optimization
SSDs are capable of significantly outperforming traditional HDDs, but typical controllers haven't delivered the compelling value necessary for mainstream adoption. SandForce DuraClass technology enables the SSD to maximize both the endurance and performance for the life of the drive fulfilling the promise of high speed flash memory in client computing applications and improving system performance by up to 50% as measured by the SYSmark Benchmark.
Mobile Computing Security
The SF-1200 has built in AES-128 bit encryption controllable by a configurable user password. This feature prevents would-be thieves from extracting data directly from the flash memory should they ever have access to the drive.
Data Protection and Reliability
SF-1200 SSD Processors provide up to 100x greater data protection than today's SSDs, and leading enterprise HDDs. This is a result of superior ECC protection and unique RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements) technology. RAISE provides the protection and reliability of RAID on a single drive without the significant write overhead.
AS599S-128GM-C Specifications
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DuraClass Technology:
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DuraWrite extends the endurance of SSDs
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Intelligent Block Management and Wear Leveling
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Intelligent Read Disturb Management
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Intelligent "Recycling" for advanced free space management
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RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements)
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Intelligent Data Retention optimization
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Best-in-Class ECC protection for longest data retention and drive life
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Power/Performance Balancing
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Host Interface:
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SATA 2.6 Compliant, 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s support
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Native Command Queuing (up to 32 commands)
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SMART Command Transport (basic)
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Max Capacity Supported:
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512GB* (using 32Gb/die components)
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Performance (sustained):
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Sequential Read Transfer: Up to 260MB/s (@128K blocks)
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Sequential Write Transfer: Up to 260MB/s (@128K blocks)
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Random Read IOPS: 30,000 (@4K blocks)
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Random Write IOPS: 10,000 (@4K blocks)
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PCMark05: 40,000 (HDD test suite score)
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PCMark Vantage: 35,000 (HDD test suite score)
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Flash Memory Support:
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MLC from numerous top flash memory manufacturers
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Power Consumption:
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Typical: 550mW
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Sleep/Slumber: 50mW
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Security:
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Protection:
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Reliability:
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MTTF: 2,000,000 operating hours
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Supports 5-year consumer life cycle
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Operating Temperature:
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0°C to 70°C ambient
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Package:
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361-Pin TFBGA - 13x13mm, 0.65mm pitch
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Compliance:
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RoHS, Halogen-Free, Green
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Comments
Out of the 13 SSDs in the charts, none is the ADATA S599.
What gives?
You ARE missing the ADATA S599 from the DiskMark AND the HDTune IOPS charts.
I read your article and it was ok but you really have to make sure that all tested items are on the charts if you expect consumers to make informed choices... I'm sure that ADATA would appreciate that most of all because at least on paper, they seem to have a smoking fast product.
Cheers..
But in the tests it says the ICH10 was used... which is it?
This makes quite a difference... Also if you want to get the least lag, you need an H55 or P55 based board, the storage controller on those is really quick
As for the H/P55 platform having less 'lag' than X58, you are basing this on what evidence? I'm disregarding this remark, since I've tested on both.
Re H/P55 I have not done a lot of checks but I noticed a little bit faster access times, and slightly higher scores under AS SSD Benchmark, which I attribute to the H/P55 design being newer, and not a "Separate" chip, since the north and south bridge are both in the one chip, so the latency is a litttle lower...
Overall the difference between ICH10R and 55 series is fairly slight, just thought you should know that it's probably the best platform I've seen so far for SSD latency.
You can disregard this if you like, just trying to keep up awareness of different platforms
Me;So,When is the new updated firmware for this drive coming out?I've and others
have been waiting months for it.As the 3.4.6 firmware has heat issues.
Adata;The firmware updates are released by Sandforce and we have not gotten any update on new firmware. However, if you are experiencing issues please let us know we can replace for a new S599, or exchange for S596 Turbo.
So what gives?Is there an update for this drive other than 3.4.6?