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    SSD

    Storage and speed are considered important factors when it comes to computers. Usually, the prime storage in computers is the hard drive but there's another option called Solid State Drive (SSD). SSD users from all over the world have increased as tech becomes more personalized. SSDs are available in various designs and can be used either independently or with the rest of the stuff. There are different categories of SSDs like internal SSDs, external SSDs, and other enterprise-grade ones. 

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    EMC 5050114 400GB 3.5 inch 6Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    EMC 5050114 400GB 3.5 inch 6Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    £517.25 Inc. Vat

    £431.04 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5050524 400GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    EMC 5050524 400GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    £463.10 Inc. Vat

    £385.92 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5050527 400GB 3.5 inch 6Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    EMC 5050527 400GB 3.5 inch 6Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    £253.79 Inc. Vat

    £211.49 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5050600 400GB SAS 6Gb/s EFD 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    EMC 5050600 400GB SAS 6Gb/s EFD 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    £104.92 Inc. Vat

    £87.43 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5050785 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD for VNX

    EMC 5050785 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD for VNX

    £206.87 Inc. Vat

    £172.39 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5050800 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    EMC 5050800 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    £261.00 Inc. Vat

    £217.50 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5051130 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    EMC 5051130 800GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    £215.89 Inc. Vat

    £179.91 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5051133 400GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    EMC 5051133 400GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

    £195.14 Inc. Vat

    £162.62 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5051134 400GB SAS 6Gb/s EFD 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    EMC 5051134 400GB SAS 6Gb/s EFD 2.5-inch SSD with Tray for VNX

    £334.99 Inc. Vat

    £279.16 Excl. Vat

    EMC 005051158 1.6TB MLC SAS 6Gb/s WI 3.5 Inch Solid State Drive

    EMC 005051158 1.6TB MLC SAS 6Gb/s WI 3.5 Inch Solid State Drive

    £964.76 Inc. Vat

    £803.97 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5051588 1.6TB 3.5 inch 12Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    EMC 5051588 1.6TB 3.5 inch 12Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    £315.14 Inc. Vat

    £262.62 Excl. Vat

    EMC 5051590 400GB 3.5 inch 12Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    EMC 5051590 400GB 3.5 inch 12Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive

    £267.32 Inc. Vat

    £222.77 Excl. Vat

    What's an SSD?

    SSDs are completely different from ordinary Hard drives. Typical hard drives have various moving parts. However, SSDs are speedier, noiseless, and practically do not need part replacement like regular hard drives do. SSDs are a technology of the future and they change how data is stored to a whole new level by offering unmatched speed, reliability, and access. Instead of hard disk drives (HDDs) which work on the disk rotation and magnetic elements, solid-state drives (SSDs) utilize flash memory chips that are a hundred times faster than traditional drives. SSDs are resistant to physical failures, like shock and vibration. Therefore, they are the most suited for applications that are both portable and have to deliver high performance, providing a lot of advantages for business. The SSDs are now the preferred solution for those looking for improved performance and reliability, thanks to the quick booting times, data access, and improved system responsiveness. Therefore, the SSDs are now used in desktops, laptops, and data centers.

    Different Types of SSDs

    SSDs can be used in different ways. Internal SSDs like Seagate 600 Series and SanDisk Extreme II are installed inside the computer. External SSDs like Buffalo Drive Station Mini Thunderbolt and LaCie Thunderbolt plug into ports like USB.

    Businesses can get special SSDs for different needs that come in a variety of sizes and capacities. These can be internal or external and are made for specific business uses.

    Another option is hybrid hard drives. They combine the big storage of regular hard drives with the speed of SSDs. They free up the regular hard drive for more storage. They're a good way to get better performance without needing two different kinds of drives. 

    FAQs

    What is the basic difference between the SATA SSD and NVMe SSD?

    SATA SSDs are the SATA interface-based solid-state drives using the SATA medium for data transfer, and the SATA bandwidth limit applies to them. NVMe SSDs are based on a PCIe interface, which means that they operate with very low latency and some of the highest speed rates of all current SSDs. NVME SSDs are optimized for such tasks as gaming, design, and analytics that require a fast response within the smallest possible time.

    What are the SLC, MLC, TLC, and QLC NAND flash memories in SSDs?

    NAND flash memory, the primary storage medium in SSDs, comes in several variants: 

    • SLC
    • MLC
    • TLC
    • QLC. 

    These variations are the most prospective at the SLC level which allows it to store the multiple bits of data per cell thereby assuring maximum endurance and reliability. However, this SLC is more costly than QLC which uses fewer bits per cell per gigabyte. The differences between these NAND technologies are one of the most important factors when purchasing an SSD.