Novachips Scalar-20T 2.5-Inch SATA 20TB SSD With MLC NAND and NVS3800 Controller

Novachips Co., Ltd. started shipping its Scalar Series of high-capacity SSDs.

The entrant, Scalar-20T, is a 2.5-inch SATA MLC 20TB SSD that is based on in-house hardware and firmware.

It utilizes the company‘ NVS3800 controller, and no third-party components – including JBOD and RAID component chips – are built into the device.

NVS3800 controller

Since launching a 2.5-inch SATA and NVMe MLC 8TB in 2015, the company has broken new ground in the capacity flash storage arena.

The standard bus topology interface between SSD controllers and NAND flash memory has proven a limiting factor in flash storage capacity innovation. The company has resolved this structural problem by using a point-to-point ring topology. This technology has helped the firm build its most recent, 20TB capacity SSD, without compromising on performance or reliability from channel noise over its guaranteed lifetime.

Scalar-20T is available in 2 options:

• C-grade is recommended for commercial applications such as professional video editing and recording, mobile workstations, external portable USB storage or enterprise server storage.

• I-grade is designed for industrial applications such as rugged recording systems, unmanned vehicles, avionics, forensic and defense applications. I-grade products are tested for operation in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, ensuring performance whatever situations the device faces in real world use. I-grade SSD supports Cryptoerase which will zeroize 20TB full-range capacity data within several seconds via a hardware trigger signal input or host command. It can also be converted to an SLC 10TB to extend NAND flash programs and erase cycle endurance up to ten times by initializing NAND flash. This SLC mode can be programmed pre-purchase at an additional charge.

“We are proud to announce the launch of Novachips’ newest, massive capacity SS,” said Daniel Kim, CEO. “The new 20TB addition to our Scalar product range is an optimal choice for anyone who wants to upgrade their storage capacity and legacy system performance. It is particularly useful in situations where scale-up of existing storage architecture is problematic – simply plug and play Scalar-20T for additional massive storage capacity.“

Most large-capacity SSDs on the market utilize TLC memory chips to achieve high capacity. That is because TLC memory chips are available in higher data capacity at a lower cost point than MLC. The company opted to utilize MLC memory chips in the Scalar range, to ensure that their SSDs met the demands of military, avionics and other mission-critical applications – MLC-based chips maintain higher level of data retention and deliver more reliable data integrity, even in extreme situations.

Standard features supported by Scalar-20TB I-grade SSD include:

• 256-bit AES hardware encryption

• Hardware write protection

• SRAM/DRAM ECC protection

• Sudden power-off protection

• IPC-compliant conformal coating

• CMVP FIPS-140-2 validation is completed with 4TB and 8TB versions at this time. We expect validation of our recent model in the near future.

The company‘ range of Scalar-Series storage devices – from 1TB to 20TB – are available for purchase.