Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Intel to release new SSDs for enterprise and datacenter applications


Intel is set to release several new solid state drive (SSD) products in April or May with competitive prices and performances, and with the price cuts of its previous-generation products, sources from the PC makers believe it will help accelerate the standardization of SSDs.

Intel will unveil DC P2950 series SSD products in mid-May targeting datacenter applications and will release the Pro 1500 series for enterprise applications. The P2950 will feature 25nm SLC chips, while the Pro 1500 will adopt a 20nm MLC process.
In addition to its existing S3700, 525 and 335 series, Intel released its DC S3500 and 530 series in the first quarter.

The Pro 1500 series will have four models initially – 350GB, 240GB, 180GB and 80GB – and Intel will add a 480GB model in the third quarter. The series will be replaced by the next-generation Pro 2500 series in the fourth quarter.
Intel will also launch a 480GB model for its 530 series in the third quarter.

Intel SSD roadmap
Codename
Model series
Launch schedule
Process
Safford Peak
DC P2950 series
2Q13
25nm SLC
Ramsdale
910 series
May 2012
25nm MLC
Taylorsville
DC S3700 series
4Q12
25nm MLC
Wolfsville
DC S3500 series
1Q13
20nm MLC
Lyndonville
710 series
Sep 2011
25nm MLC
Dale Crest
530 series
1Q13
20nm MLC
Lincoln Crest
525 series
4Q12
25nm MLC
Cherryville
520 series
Feb 2012
25nm MLC
Sierra Star
Pro 1500 series
2Q13
20nm MLC
Jay Crest
335 series
Jul 2012
20nm MLC
Maple Crest
330 series
2Q12
25nm MLC
Postville Refresh
320 series
Mar 2011
25nm MLC
Source: PC makers, compiled by Digitimes, March 2013

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