SP Silicon Power: M.2 and mSATA MLC SSDs for Ultrabooks

Silicon Power Computer & Communications Inc. releases the M10 M.2 2280 and M10 mSATA SSDs.

They both allow performances and reliability with fast transfer interface of SATA III 6Gb/s, and supports Intel Smart Response Technology (ISRT) to offer flexible upgrade solutions that saves consumers a lot of time and space.

SP M10 M.2 2280 SSD
Addressing the mini size and performance needs for advanced portable devices, the M10 M.2 2280 can be applied for devices with an M.2 slot including next-gen desktops, ultrabooks and motherboards with Intel 87/97 series chipsets. Engineered with a high-quality controller and MLC NAND flash chips, the M10 M.2 2280 delivers transfer rates up to R/W 520MB/330MB/s while offering 4K random R/W speeds of up to 40,000 IO/s in the CDM test. For business people, multimedia professionals and heavy gamers who value the importance of efficiency and stability, the M10 M.2 2280 speeds up boot times and reduces loading times in games to deliver an immediately noticeable performance boost.

SP M10 mSATA SSD
Built in an original controller and premium flash chips, the M10 mSATA SSD delivers transfer speeds up to R/W 520MB/330MB/s and up to 40,000 IO/s of 4K random R/W speeds in the CDM test. It can also serve as a boot drive which promises both great capacity expansion and speed acceleration. For heavy gamers, professionals and DIY enthusiasts, the M10 mSATA provides performance gains in boot times, game and application loading.

More Flexibility in Hardware Upgrade with Intel SRT
Both M10 M.2 2280 and M10 mSATA support Intel Smart Response Technology (ISRT) which enables more flexibility in hardware upgrades. Users can configure the computer with the M.2 or mSATA SSD acting as a cache drive between the HDD and system memory, and this SSD can quickly access frequently used programs and games. This offers the benefit of having a HDD for maximum storage capacity while creating an SSD-like overall system performance experience. Through advanced control technology, the M10 M.2 2280 and M10 mSATA support TRIM, NCQ, and S.M.A.R.T commands which allow the SSD’s real-time performance to be maintained at an optimum level at all times; Meanwhile it performs ECC technology, Wearing Leveling, and Bad Block Management to guarantee data transmission reliability and overall system stability. They are backed by a 3-year warranty and come in 120GB, 240GB and up to 480GB capacities.

M10 M.2 2280 and M10 mSATA features

M.2 (NGFF) design suitable for ultrabooks, laptops, and desktops
SATA III 6Gb/s backwards compatible with SATA II 3Gb/s
CDM Transfer rates: 520MB/s max. read speed; 330MB/s max. write speed
Random 4K write speed up to 40,000 IO/s
High compatibility, support Intel Smart Response Technology (ISRT)
Support TRIM command, NCQ
Support ECC technology and Bad Block Management to guarantee data transmission reliability
Built-in with SMART monitoring system
Shockproof and anti-vibration
Noiseless operation, no latency delay and no seek error
3-year warranty

M10 M.2 2280 and M10 mSATA specs