Intel unveils new 3D NAND SSD 545s

28 June 2017

Intel has launched its SSD 545s, which is the first commercially-available 64-layer, 3D NAND, TLC SSD.

The 2.5-inch SSD features improved power consumption and uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface.

The SSD also supports AES 256-bit self-encryption and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

The 512GB version of the SSD is priced at $180, with storage capacities of up to 2TB available in the future.

Intel SSD 545s
Form Factor 2.5-inch
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Sequential Read/Write 550/500 MB/s
Random Read/Write 75/85k IOPS
Flash Memory 3D NAND, 64-layer, TLC
Life Expectancy 1.6 million hours
Capacity 512GB
Price $180

This article first appeared on MyBroadband and is republished with permission.

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