Transcend Reveals New SSD with Built-in 3D NAND Flash for Upgraded Capacity, Performance, and Reliability

Transcend
Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of storage and
multimedia products, is proud to announce the launch of a brand new SSD with
built-in 3D NAND flash. With the growing needs for high-capacity and
high-performance storage, Transcend has adopted 3D NAND flash technology for
its 2.5” SSD230 solid state drives, boosting storage capacity, transfer
rates, and reliability all at once.

3D
NAND Flash Technology for Upgraded Capacity, Performance, and Endurance 


To achieve higher densities, 2D planar NAND flash technology shrinks each
memory cell onto a single layer of cells. However, this technology increases
cell-to-cell interference and hence reduces reliability as it approaches its
physical scaling limit. 3D NAND flash was developed to resolve this
bottleneck, as it features multiple layers of memory cells stacked
vertically. 3D NAND flash not only resolves the density limitations of 2D
horizontal NAND, but also boosts read and write performance, as it does not
require the invocation of algorithms to prevent data corruption. Free from
cell-to-cell interference, state-of-the art 3D NAND flash technology also
features higher endurance and lower power consumption.

Exceptional
Performance up to 560MB/s and Enhanced Reliability


Besides built-in 3D NAND flash, Transcend’s SSD230 is equipped with a DDR3
DRAM cache that provides an incredible 4K random read and write performance
of up to 340MB/s, making it the perfect choice as a boot disk for everyday
computing tasks and programs. Taking full advantage of the SATA III 6Gb/s
interface and built-in SLC caching technology, the SSD230 achieves
exceptional sequential transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 520MB/s
write. In addition to blazing-fast transfer speeds, the SSD230 also features
a RAID engine and LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) coding, a powerful ECC algorithm,
to keep data secure.

Exclusive
SSD Scope Software


Developed for download and use with Transcend’s SSD products, SSD Scope is
advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easier to maintain a healthy
and efficient SSD. This software brings together the latest technology to
determine the condition and optimize the performance of an SSD. SSD Scope’s
useful features include: drive information and S.M.A.R.T. status monitoring,
diagnostic scan, secure erase, firmware update, TRIM enabling, health
indication, and system clone.

Warranty

Transcend’s SSD230 solid state drives are offered in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
capacities and backed by Transcend’s Three-year Limited Warranty.