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Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
The Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series is a line of internal SSD drives announced in mid June 2009. Capacities vary between models with the 2.5" SATA and 2.5" PATA versions coming in 15GB, 30GB, 60GB, 90GB and 120GB and the 1.8" Micro SATA version available in 15GB, 30GB, and 60GB. All models share the same WD-developed technology which includes PowerArmor, SiSMART and SolidStor. These have helped the drives achieve a 3 million hour lifespan as well as notify you of a potential failure(SiSMART), protect against a power surge(PowerArmor) and improve overall efficiency and accuracy with the patented data transfer algorithms of SolidStor. Aimed at professional applications and military as well, there is an extended temperature version available in all three models which increases the maximum operational temperature for use in extreme climates. Shock resistance is rated at 1000G's and a maximum operating altitude is also given up to a maximum of 80,000 feet. The inclusion of a PATA version is also a benefit to those institutions and/or users who still use that protocol.
MSRP $2,400.00
Release date June, 2009
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Specifications
2.5" SATA
- Read: 100MB/second
- Write: 80MB/second
- Seek Time: 0.25ms
- 15GB, 30GB, 60GB, 90GB and 120GB capacity
- MLC (multi-level cell) NAND technology
- Dimensions: 3.937 X 2.75 X 0.370 inches
- Weight: 100g
- Shock resistant to 1000G
- Standard temperature version: 0° C to 70° C
- Extended temperature version: -40° C to 85° C
- Non-operating temperature: -55°C to 125°C
- Altitude: 80 000 feet max
- 3 million hour MTBF (mean time before failure)
1.8" Micro SATA
- Read: 100MB/second
- Write: 80MB/second
- Seek Time: 0.25ms
- 15GB, 30GB and 60GB capacity
- MLC (multi-level cell) NAND technology
- Dimensions: 3.081 X 2.126 X 0.197 inches
- Weight: 43g
- Shock resistant to 1000G
- Standard temperature version: 0° C to 70° C
- Extended temperature version: -40° C to 85° C
- Non-operating temperature: -55°C to 125°C
- Altitude: 80 000 feet max
- 3 million hour MTBF (mean time before failure)
2.5" PATA
- Interface: PATA ATA-7
- Read: 85MB/second
- Write: 60MB/second
- Burst speed: 133MB/second
- Seek Time: 0.25ms
- 15GB, 30GB, 60GB, 90GB and 120GB capacity
- MLC (multi-level cell) NAND technology
- Dimensions: 3.937 X 2.75 X 0.370 inches
- Weight: 100g
- Shock resistant to 1000G
- Standard temperature version: 0° C to 70° C
- Extended temperature version: -40° C to 85° C
- Non-operating temperature: -55°C to 125°C
- Altitude: 80 000 feet max
- 3 million hour MTBF (mean time before failure)
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Competitors
MSRP $640.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 250MB/s and 200MB/s Read/Write
- 15000G's Ultra-shock resistance
- 0°C to 70°C operational temp
- SATA II
Cons
- No USB like the Pelican and Eagle series
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
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Cavalry CASD-P2 Pelican Elite Series
MSRP $330.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- SATA II and USB 2.0 for internal and external use
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
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Cavalry CASD Pelican Series
MSRP $200.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- SATA II and USB 2.0 for internal/external operation
- Read/Write: 170MB/s and 130MB/s
- Ultra-shock resistant to 15000G's
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
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Cavalry CASD Eagle Series
MSRP $750.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- 220MB/s read, 180MB/s write
- Samsung MLC flash memory and controller
- Self-Healing feature built into memory/Keeps drive clear of unnecessary data and at top speed for the lifespan
- 128MB onboard DRAM with NCQ support for smooth data transfer
- RAID 0
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
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Corsair Performance Series
MSRP $700.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Uses the Indilinx Barefoot controller
- 240MB/s read and 170MB/s write
- 64MB onboard RAM cache
- RAID 0
- 100+ years life expectancy
Cons
- No Self-Healing feature found on other models
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
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Corsair Extreme Series
MSRP $575.00
Released April, 2004
Pros
- 155MB/s and 90MB/s read and write
- RAID support
- Mini USB port for updating firmware
- 30GB drive is a fraction of the cost of the 250GB version
- 1500G's shock resistance
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
vs.
OCZ Solid Series
MSRP $299.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- fastest consumer SSD - best random small file reads/writes
- affordable for enthusiasts
- fair capacities
Cons
- not quite affordable for the majority of consumers
- firmware isn't updated as often as competing drives
- capacities cannot compete with mechanical drive alternatives
Western Digital SiliconDrive III Series
vs.
Intel X25-M Mainstream
Reviews
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Pros
- Twice the lifespan of typical SSD drives/3 million mean time hours between failure(MTBF)
- Extended temperature versions available bringing the operational temperature range to -40? C to 85? C
- Proprietary WD technology includes: PowerArmor, SiSMART and SolidStor
- 100MB/s read, 80MB/s write with SATA models
- Built for extreme conditions/good in military applications and business servers
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