2.5" SATA III SSD SOLIDIGM 960 GB — 550/510 MB/s, TLC 3D NAND, AES-256, for server/workstation

2.5" SATA III SSD SOLIDIGM 960 GB designed for server and workstation use. The drive uses TLC 3D NAND and delivers sequential read and write speeds up to 550 MB/s and 510 MB/s respectively. Built-in hardware AES-256 encryption, End-to-End Data Protection and Enhanced Power Loss Data Protection help maintain data integrity. The SSD has an endurance rating of 7.1 PB and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, with operating temperatures from 0 to 70 °C and low power consumption (idle 1.3 W, max 3.2 W).

Advantages

The SOLIDIGM 960 GB SATA III SSD combines high sequential and random performance with enterprise-grade reliability features such as End-to-End protection, enhanced power-loss protection and temperature monitoring. Hardware AES-256 encryption secures stored data without impacting host performance. A high endurance rating and long MTBF make this drive suitable for continuous operation in server and workstation environments while maintaining low power draw.

Suitable for

• Boot and system drives in servers and workstations
• Database storage and transaction logging
• Virtualization and VM storage
• Write-intensive applications with high endurance requirements

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2.5"
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbps)
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 510 MB/s
• Random read (4KB): up to 90,000 IOPS
• Random write (4KB): up to 54,000 IOPS
• Memory type: TLC 3D NAND
• Hardware encryption: AES-256
• Endurance: 7.1 PB written
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0–70 °C
• Power consumption (idle/max): 1.3 W / 3.2 W

How to use

Install the 2.5" SATA III SSD into a compatible 2.5" drive bay or adapter and connect it to a SATA III port on the motherboard using a SATA data cable and power connector. Initialize and format the drive in the operating system or storage controller before use. For servers and workstations, verify compatibility with the system BIOS/firmware and, if applicable, enable drive security features and firmware updates through vendor tools.

Usage recommendations

Place the SSD in environments within the specified operating temperature range (0–70 °C) and ensure adequate airflow for sustained performance. Use the drive in host systems that support SATA III to achieve stated sequential speeds. Enable hardware encryption and monitor drive health and temperature with vendor utilities to maintain reliability in continuous operation.