HyperX (Kingston) Debuts PCIe SSDs at 480GB Powered by Marvell Controller

HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc.announced the Predator PCIe SSD. Shipping in February, HyperX Predator PCIe SSD will be the highest-end SSD with the fastest speeds in the HyperX lineup.

Predator PCIe SSD offers large capacities (240GB, 480GB) and speeds to take systems to the edge. A 960GB version will ship in later Q1/Q2. Faster than SATA-based SSDs, the generation 2.0 x4 interface delivers speeds up to 1,400MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write for esponsive multitasking and an overall faster system. It is powered by the Marvell 88SS9293 controller. The M.2 form factor ensures next-generation platform support with an M.2 PCIe slot. An optional half-height, half-length (HHHL) adapter is also available for many existing motherboards without an M.2 socket. The HHHL adapter comes with both standard and low-profile brackets to fit in slim profile desktop builds.

“As enthusiast desktop users and datacenter customers seek greater performance to break through 6Gb SATA limitation, Marvell’s X4-lane PCIe SSD controller 88SS9293 provides lightning fast, next-generation SSD performance,” said Mike Chen, director of product marketing, storage BU, Marvell Technology Group Ltd. “We are proud to work with the HyperX team to deliver higher bandwidth and throughput for client systems and datacenter customers seeking to maximize storage performance.“

“HyperX is happy to soon unleash its fastest HyperX SSD to date. The PCIe form factor showcases extreme speeds while processing both compressed and uncompressed data,” said Lawrence Yang, business manager, HyperX. “We worked closely with Marvell to engineer this HyperX Predator PCIe SSD for higher performance and it more than delivers through its ultra-responsive multi-tasking and faster system performance.”

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB flash drives, and headsets, targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts. It is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 20 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including Brasil Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack, gamescom and PAX.

Predator PCIe SSD Part Number/ Capacity and Features

• SHPM2280P2 / 240GB M.2 form factor 240GB
• SHPM2280P2 / 480GB M.2 form factor 480GB
• SHPM2280P2H / 240GB HHHL form factor 240GB
• SHPM2280P2H / 480GB HHHL form factor 480GB
• SHPM2280P2H / 960GB HHHL form factor 960GB (coming later Q1/Q2)

Predator SSD Features and Benefits:

• Fast: PCIe connection provides higher speeds than SATA-based SSDs
• Performance: Responsive multitasking and overall faster system
• Reliable: Rugged and durable
• Form Factor: M.2 with optional HHHL adapter to fit in both new and older motherboards
• Guaranteed: Three-year warranty and free technical support