Evaluation SSD & Reference Design

Overview

The SandForce SF-1000 Evaluation 2.5” SSD and Reference Design brings today’s critical enterprise storage needs — performance, reliability and power efficiency — together in one package like never before. Utilizing the SF-1500 SSD Processor, the reference design delivers exclusive DuraClass technology to achieve industry-leading performance from standard flash memory, giving drive manufacturers the flexibility to minimize costs without compromising performance or reliability.

SSD Processor Expertise

SandForce has revolutionized flash controller technology to establish a new class of SSD which combines reliability, performance, and power efficiency using standard NAND flash memory. Its state-of-the-art SSD Processor ensures the SSD will operate at its maximum potential.

Target Applications

The SF-1000 Evaluation 2.5” SSD and Reference Design targets enterprise workstation and server storage systems with 2.5” (SFF) drive bays. The use of DuraClass technology enabled by the SandForce SSD Processor allows for best-in-class reliability and performance.

Cost Effectiveness

The SandForce SSD Processor enables standard flash memory to be used in enterprise applications. The reference design provides the greatest flexibility in sourcing NAND flash memory parts. Even with highly cost effective MLC memory devices, advanced wear leveling and performance optimization enables the SF-1000 2.5” Reference Design to target the demanding enterprise market without compromise.

Standards

The SF-1000 SSD 2.5” Reference Design is architected to enable drive-makers to meet the latest national, international and industry standards including RoHS, UL, FCC Class A/B and others to speed design and testing phases to minimize time to market worldwide.

Sample Kit

  • Fully functional 2.5” SSD
  • Royalty-Free licensable schematics and layout info
  • Design and production test guidelines and documentation
  • Firmware upgrade tool

SF-1000 Evaluation 2.5” SSD and Reference Design Specification

SandForce SSD Processor:

SF-1500 Enterprise Series

DuraClass Technology:
  • DuraWrite extends the endurance of SSDs
  • Intelligent Block Management & Wear Leveling
  • Intelligent Read Disturb Management
  • Intelligent “Recycling” for advanced free space management (Garbage Collection)
  • RAISE (Redundant Array of Independent Silicon Elements)
  • Best-in-Class ECC protection for longest data retention and drive life

Host Interface:
  • SATA 2.6 Compliant, 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s support
  • Native Command Queuing (up to 32 commands)
  • ATA-8 command set support
  • SMART Command Transport

Form Factor:

2.5"

Performance (sustained):
  • IOPS: 30,000 (4KB random read & write transfers)
  • Throughput: 250 MB/s (128KB sequential read & write transfers)

Power Consumption:
  • Typical: 1.97W

Security:

Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant

Protection:
  • ECC Recovery: Up to 24 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector
  • Unrecoverable Read Errors: Less than 1 sector per 1017 bits read
  • Power Failure Protection: Super-capacitor circuit

MTBF:

TBD

Operating Temperature:

0°C to 70°C ambient

Voltage:

5V

Additional Features:
  • RS-232 Debug Port
  • ACTIVITY and FAULT LED indicators
  • On-board temperature sensor
  • Serial EEPROM for optional custom boot code
  • Midplane activity signal
  • SSD staggered “link up” control support

Specification subject to change without notice

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Features

  • Completely functional SSD with an industry standard 2.5” form factor based on the SandForce SF-1500 SSD Processor
  • Includes SandForce DuraClass technology for best-in-class performance, endurance, and power efficiency
  • “Plug and play” 3Gb/s SATA v2.6 interface with 32-command NCQ support
  • Supports enterprise-class electrical and functional requirements with super-capacitor for catastrophic power-fail data protection
  • Full range of features are supported including temperature sensor, firmware and boot code upgradability, LED indicators, power supply monitors, and RS-232 debug port
  • Connector-less probing system for subsystem verification and manufacturing tests
  • Turnkey solution ready for OEM customization and quick product deployment through desired CM

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