Imation Extends Its SSD Line

Imation Corp. introduces an extension of its Solid State Drive (SSD) solutions product line ideal for power users seeking a high-performance solution to help fuel the demands of their business.

Imation PRO 7500 SSD

New products in Imation’s SSD family include the PRO 7500, which delivers the latest-generation solid state storage technology with increased speed and capacity; and the PRO 7000 PATA, which provides an easy-upgrade solution for legacy equipment with high-performance needs still using the standard PATA interface. Both the PRO 7500 and 7000 PATA products are powered by Mtron technology.

Imation SSDs provide the benefits of leading SSD-controller technology combined with Imation’s more than 50 years of data storage and technology service expertise to support customers in their unique environments.

"With our recent SSD product introductions, Imation continues to keep our customers ahead of the technology curve by providing superior, solid state drive solutions that push the envelope, yet still enable users to leverage their current equipment," said Subodh Kulkarni, vice president, Global Commercial Business, R&D and Manufacturing, Imation.

SSD is a data storage technology, which utilizes solid state memory. An Imation SSD emulates a hard disk drive (HDD) but has no motors or moving parts, providing faster, more robust and more reliable data storage than traditional HDDs with improved durability and shock resistance, while reducing overall heat and noise generation.

Imation SSD PRO 7500
The SSD PRO 7500 series is an ideal solution for individual and business applications with extreme performance needs such as high-performance workstations, storage arrays, database servers, Web servers and other network appliances. Featuring an ultra-high-speed internal data bus, the PRO 7500 delivers extremely high-sustained read (130 MB/sec) and write speeds (120 MB/sec), impressive input and output operations per second (IOPS) performance of 83,000 sequential read and 19,000 random read, SATA 3.0 Mbps interface and virtually no seek time.

With less than half the weight of traditional hard drives, plus reduced power consumption, the PRO 7500 packs a powerful solution with superior drive performance in a lightweight, power-efficient design. With mean-time-between failures (MTBF) of one million hours, the PRO 7500 provides outstanding product reliability in a rugged package designed for harsh environments.

Imation SSD PRO 7000 PATA
Imation SSD PRO 7000 PATA makes it easy to upgrade legacy equipment for high-performance needs using the standard PATA interface. Featuring an ultra-high-speed internal data bus, the PRO 7000 PATA delivers extremely high-sustained read (130 MB/sec) and write speeds (120 MB/sec), impressive IOPS performance of 27,000 sequential read and 18,000 random read with virtually no seek time.

In addition to the expected SSD benefits of performance, reliability and environmental endurance, the PRO 7000 PATA makes it easy to install and use with standard PATA interface support providing an ideal solution for upgrading legacy equipment.

Pricing and Availability
The Imation SSD PRO 7500 and PRO 7000 PATA are available in the United States in both 2.5 and 3.5 inch configurations, 16 GB to 128 GB and SATA and PATA interfaces. Starting manufacturer suggested retail price of both the PRO 7500 and PRO 7000 PATA is U.S. $499.99.

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