07.07.2009 12:50 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

256 GB SLC-based SSD in 2010

Currently, most SSD models are based on MLC memory chips offering higher storage capacity than SLC chips at the cost speed and 10x shorter lifetime. However, MLC chips are much cheaper to produce. Nevertheless, Intel did not drop the SLC channel yet, and is expecting to release a 128 GB SSD model based on this type of memory, and could release early 2010 an even larger unit offering 256 GB. The main problem will be the price, as SLC unit are currently around 13 Euro per GB, so 4 times more expensive than MLC-based GB. Of course, such SLC SSDs would fit perfectly in high-performance servers, this is a niche market, but also a field were performance and reliability are necessary and often worth the cost. Intel could even strongly compete with other manufacturers currently sharing this niche market if the founder would release SLC-based SSDs with a SAS interface.  

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