Mushkin Unveils ProSpec SSD for Enterprise

Mushkin launches ProSpec series SSDs target toward enterprise market. The SSDs deliver random read and write performance of 80K and 42K IOPS and sustained transfer rate of 560 MB/s. Storage capacities ranges from 100GB to 400GB. The drive uses SandForce SF-2582 controller and enterprise MLC flash (eMLC) for higher durability and performance. It is compatible with SATA 6 Gbps and will feature 128-bit AES hardware encryption with TRIM support. The ProSpec SSD will equip with Mushkin’s Power Safe Technology to protect data against unexpected system power loss through the hardware and firmware of the drive. 

Austin, TX — Jan 08, 2013 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) — Mushkin, Inc., an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance and mission-critical computer products, today officially announced the worldwide launch of its new enterprise class ProSpec series solid-state drives (SSDs).

“We have time after time demonstrated to PC enthusiasts how Mushkin’s solid-state drive solutions can dramatically improve performance and reduce data transfer times, delivering levels of performance that have earned Mushkin its place as one of the top SSD manufacturers,” said Brian Flood, Director, Product Management at Mushkin, Inc.

Designed for the enterprise environment, Mushkin’s ProSpec SSDs deliver random read/write performance of 80K/42K IOPS and a sustained transfer rate of 560MB/s, and are available in useable capacities ranging from 100GB to 400GB. Mushkin’s enterprise class drives come equipped with commercial MLC Flash to achieve 10x the write endurance levels while also delivering no performance degradation over the life of the drive, making it suitable for the enterprise environment. Equipped with Mushkin’s Power Safe Technology, ProSpec SSDs also provide enhanced power-loss data protection through hardware and firmware-based features that prepare the SSD for an unexpected system power loss.

Specifications:

• SandForce SF-2582 SSD processor
• Enterprise MLC flash (eMLC) equipped
• SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) interface (backwards compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s)
• 128-bit AES hardware encryption
• TRIM support (OS/driver support required)
• S.M.A.R.T. support
• Garbage Collection 
• Wear leveling
• User-upgradeable firmware
• RoHS, FCC, CE
• 3-year limited warranty