Swissbits EM-MLC Version of X-500 SATA 2.5-Inch SSD, 30GB to 480GB

Swissbit AG launched EM-MLC (endurance managed – MLC) versions of its X-500 Series industrial SATA SSD 2.5-inch.

Compared to standard MLC SSDs, EM-MLC SSDs have three to ten times greater endurance while maintaining consistent data retention of up to five years, in line with the JEDEC standard.

The X-500 EM-MLC manages a data rate (sequential read performance) of up to 240MB/s on SATA II and 14,800 IO/s with 4KB random accesses. Therefore, it is suited for cost-sensitive industrial applications that nevertheless have tough requirements, e.g. a broader temperature range between -40°C and +85°C, high shock and vibration resistance, transparent diagnostic functions and erase methods.

MLC endurance 
As a result of specifically tested and selected MLC flash raw materials, the EM-MLC SSD is a solution positioned between SLC and standard MLC. It provides value for money (cost per gigabyte) and offers high data reliability with the power fail protection feature, the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) protocol, lifetime monitoring tools and SDK/API, as well as the BCH-ECC. Additionally, it includes features such as NCQ, TRIM, ATA security set and enhanced secure erase via software, as well as hardware management. Internal temperature sensors continuously monitor the system, allowing the implementation of additional early warning systems. The SATA connector with latch and reinforced component cables makes the EM-MLC X-500 suitable for applications that demand vibration and impact resistance.

EM-MLC X-500 SSDs are available in various densities. As with all Swissbit memory solutions, long-term availability and a fixed BOM are guaranteed for the X-500 EM-MLC SSD.