Strontium Launches 2.5-Inch Hawk 6Gb SATA SSD

Strontium Technology Pte Ltd has announced a new series of SSDs named HAWK.

These Hynix-built solid state drives with Strontium branding are based on SandForce’s SF2281 controller and SK Hynix Flash. These drives are said to be an upgrade option featuring 500MB/s of read and write performance and also claim to offer faster performance for PCs and Macs.

SSDs feature enhanced durability, shock-proof, silent operation and are more reliable as compared to traditional HDDs.

The 2.5-inch HAWK drive is available in 120GB and 240GB storage capacities. The sequential (256KB, MAX) read speed is 510MB/s and write speed is 470MB/s. The random (4KB, MAX) performance is 50,000 IOPS read and 38,000 IOPS write. It comes with support for SATA I/ II/ III interface, TRIM Support (O/S support required) and has a MBTF of 1.2 million hours. SHAWK SSD has been designed to offer quicker boot up and shorter lead time in the loading of applications.

With quicker boot up and shorter lead time in applications loading, it will enhance daily productivity.

Backed by a three-year warranty, the HAWK SSD will be available through Strontium’s authorized distributors and channel partners and on the company’s web site.

Specs

• 2.5" Drive
• SandForce SF-2281
• MLC NAND Flash
• Available Capacities: 120GB and 240GB
• Sequential Performance (256KB, Max.): Read: 510MB/s, Write: 470MB/s
• Random Performance (4KB, Max.): Read: 50,000 IOPS, Write: 38,000 IOPS
• Supports SATA I/ II/ III Interface
• TRIM Support (O/S Support Required)
• Power Consumption: 0.82W (Active), 0.26W (Idle)
• MBTF: 1.2 million hours
• Three-Year Limited Warranty