 18.06.2013 Intended for read-intensive applications, such as Web hosting, cloud computing, and data-center virtualization, the DC S3500 series of solid-state drives from Intel combines 20-nm NAND-flash-memory technology with a SATA 6-Gbps interface to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 450 MB/s. According to the manufacturer, the drives increase multicore CPU utilization, reduce rack space, lower power consumption, and improve total cost of ownership.
The DC S3500 series offers storage capacities ranging from 80 Gbytes to 800 Gbytes in both 1.8-in. and 2.5-in. form factors. Data-protection features include 256-bit AES encryption and built-in capacitors that provide a short period of backup power to the drive, allowing it to finish operations in the event of power loss.
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