SOLID STATE DRIVES
Designed for notebooks, desktops, and enterprise applications, OCZ Solid State Drives can single-handedly enhance productivity, increase responsiveness, and make a hard drive system feel like new. Additionally, OCZ SSDs have no moving parts like mechanical hard drives, making them more durable, more energy-efficient, and virtually silent.
PCI-EXPRESS
OCZ PCI-Express solid state drives take storage technology to the next level. These proprietary SSDs are bootable and take the SATA bottleneck out of the equation by employing a high-speed PCI-Express architecture coupled with a compact enterprise-grade RAID array.
HSDL
OCZ’s High Speed Data Link (HSDL) addresses bottleneck issues as an open standard interface that eliminates the bandwidth restrictions found in current storage protocols. Devices are accessed via this high-speed internal interconnect technology, and for even higher bandwidth multiple HSDL channels can be combined.
SATA
Breaking through performance, cost, and maintenance barriers, OCZ enterprise and consumer SATA solid state drives have taken the storage landscape by storm. With a proven track record in this burgeoning technology, OCZ engineers each drive to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability in a variety of form factors to fit your computing lifestyle.
HYBRID SOLUTIONS
OCZ hybrid storage solutions are designed to dramatically accelerate applications and system responsiveness by providing a combination of SSD and hard disk drive (HDD) technology for high-performance yet economical storage. Going above and beyond, our hybrid solutions are integrated with advanced software features to dynamically manage your data usage patterns for optimal performance and productivity.
CACHING SOLUTIONS
OCZ caching drives leverage advanced hardware and software technology to deliver superior storage performance without sacrificing HDD capacity. For users craving the performance advantages of SSDs combined with the high capacities associated with HDDs, OCZ offers the first no-compromise approach to enabling high-performance and high-capacity storage for virtually any PC platform.
USB 3.0
Experience the advantages and speeds of a traditional SSD, but in an external portable storage solution. With the unparalleled performance and durability of flash-based storage, OCZ USB 3.0 drives far surpasses external HDDs and are ideal for consumers demanding leading-edge technology for a magnitude of digital files including HD video, graphics, and music.
SSD ACCESSORIES
OCZ SSD accessories are designed to make your upgrade process easier.
PCI-EXPRESS
Explore in three categories:
ENTERPRISE
OCZ Enterprise PCI-E SSDs are the result of the latest engineering breakthroughs, maximizing bandwidth for a broad range of applications spanning across virtualization, caching, and high-end storage. Addressing the emerging performance demands of storage area networks (SANs), workstations, and servers, these product lines creates new possibilities in enterprise data management.
OCZ VELODRIVE PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 8 x PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND / 300GB-1.2TB / Workstation and Enterprise Solution.
Description :
Designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enterprise clients and system integrators, the VeloDrive optimizes high-performance computing and storage applications, providing unparalleled versatility and simplified integration. The VeloDrive can be run in either hardware or software RAID mode and can be deployed in half-height or full-height system requirements. When compared with competing PCIe flash-based solutions, the highly-efficient VeloDrive has a minimal impact on system resources including CPU utilization and the system’s DRAM footprint. Eliminating the SATA/SAS bottleneck, the PCIe-based VeloDrive has the ability to deliver transfer speeds of up to 1GB/s and 130,000 4KB random write IOPS, and features SandForce® SF-1565 SSD processors for enhanced reliability and power loss data protection. The VeloDrive utilizes MLC NAND flash and will be available in 300GB, 600GB, and 1.2TB configurations and comes backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications:
• Available in 300GB, 600GB, and 1.2TB capacities
• Onboard RAID Controller
(Factory-direct configured for hardware RAID, ability to run software RAID*)
• 4 x SSD Processors
• Power loss data protection
• Data Encryption / ECC Recovery
• MLC NAND Flash
• PCI-Express 2.0 interface
• Form Factor: X8 slot low profile with full height bracket
• Bootable
• Dimensions: 168.55 (L) x 68.91 (W) x 17.14mm (H)
• Weight: 133g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: Idle 9.5W, Active 10.5W
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Linux
*OCZ does not provide the RAID software
OCZ VELODRIVE C SERIES PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 8 x PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND / 160-320GB / Workstation & Client Solution
Description :
Designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and system integrators, the VeloDrive C Series optimizes high-performance computing and storage applications, providing unparalleled versatility and simplified integration. The VeloDrive can be run in either hardware or software RAID mode and can be deployed in half-height or full-height system requirements. When compared with competing PCIe
flash-based solutions, the highly-efficient VeloDrive has a minimal impact on system resources including CPU utilization and the system’s DRAM footprint. Eliminating the SATA/SAS bottleneck, the PCIe-based VeloDrive has the ability to deliver transfer speeds of up to 1.1GB/s and 125,000 4KB random write IOPS, and features SandForce® SF-1222 SSD processors for a cost-effective client solution. The VeloDrive utilizes MLC NAND flash and will be available in 160GB and 320GB configurations and comes backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications :
• Available in 160GB and 320GB capacities
• Onboard RAID Controller (Factory-direct configured for hardware RAID, ability to run software RAID*)
• 4 x SSD Processors
• ECC Recovery
• MLC NAND Flash
• PCI-Express 2.0 interface
• Form Factor: X8 slot low profile with full height bracket
• Bootable
• Dimensions: 168.55 (L) x 68.91 (W) x 17.14mm (H)
• Weight: 132g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: Idle 9.5W, Active 10.5W
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Linux
*OCZ does not provide the RAID software
Hardware RAID Max Performance*
• Read: Up to 1100MB/s
• Write: Up to 1010MB/s
• Random Write (4k aligned): 75,000 IOPS
Software RAID Max Performance*
• Read: Up to 1100MB/s
• Write: Up to 1030MB/s
• Random Write (4k aligned): 125,000 IOPS
*Please refer to product sheet for additional performance metrics Part Numbers
• 160GB: VDC-HHPX8-160G
• 320GB: VDC-HHPX8-320G
WORKSTATION
OCZ workstation PCI-E SSDs combine maximum bandwidth with enhanced reliability features for a broad range of applications for multimedia professionals and high-end storage arrays. Addressing numerous performance demands, these product lines increase productivity for high-end client data management.
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 X2 MAX IOPS PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 245,000 IOPS / 240GB-960GB
Description :
Designed to deliver maximum throughput in multithreaded applications, the new Max IOPS edition is an extension of the industry-leading RevoDrive 3 product line, supporting workstation users that require greater transactional throughput and bandwidth. The RevoDrive 3 X2 Max IOPS series combines a proven cutting-edge PCI Express architecture and OCZ proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 flash virtualization layer with premium NAND flash components to deliver exceptional 4KB random write performance of up to 245,000 IOPS, along with increased transfer rates at 1900MB/s reads and 1725MBs/ writes. The RevoDrive 3 X2 Max IOPS edition will be available in 240GB to 960GB capacities, providing ample space for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale™ Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 22.15mm (H)
• Weight: 185g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 13.5W idle, 14.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1700 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1700 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 245,000 IOPS
960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1725 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 245,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-240G
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-480G
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-960G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 MAX IOPS PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 140,000 IOPS / 120GB-480GB
Description :
Designed to deliver maximum throughput in multithreaded applications, the new Max IOPS edition is an extension of the industry-leading RevoDrive 3 product line, supporting workstation users that require greater transactional throughput and bandwidth. The RevoDrive 3 Max IOPS series combines a proven cutting-edge PCI Express architecture and OCZ proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 flash virtualization layer with premium NAND flash components to deliver exceptional 4KB random write performance of up to 140,000 IOPS, along with increased transfer rates at 1025MB/s reads and 950MBs/ writes. The RevoDrive 3 Max IOPS edition will be available in 120GB to 480GB capacities, providing ample space for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale™ Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 22.15mm (H)
• Weight: 185g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 13.5W idle, 14.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
120GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 900 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 135,000 IOPS
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 950 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 140,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1025 MB/s
• Write: Up to 950 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 140,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-120G
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-240G
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-480G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 X2 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 230,000 IOPS / 240GB-960GB
Description :
Designed with power users and multimedia designers in mind, the RevoDrive 3 X2 SSD Series provides the ultimate storage solution for intensive workstation applications with maximum performance and a sophisticated feature-set based on OCZ's proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0 (VCA) technology and OCZ's SuperScale storage accelerator. The RevoDrive 3 X2 provides unique benefits to users by incorporating features from the VCA 2.0 flash virtualization software that allow certain direct memory access (DMA) and data management functions. Included in this feature-set are OCZ’s exclusive command queuing and queue balancing algorithms, which can be handled by the onboard processing core for higher performance and reduced burden on the host resources. VCA 2.0 is also the only virtualization layer in the industry with TRIM and SCSI unmap support to enhance sustained performance and provide greater endurance by significantly reducing the overhead associated with garbage collection. Furthermore, VCA also offers consolidated SMART support and provides system administrators with advanced features for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting device attributes. With an all-new architecture, the RevoDrive 3 X2 shatters its predecessor’s performance record and is faster than comparable solutions ten times the price. Eliminating the SATA bottleneck,the PCIe-based Revo3 X 2 delivers ground-breaking 1.5GB/s of bandwidth and 230,000 4KB random write IOPS making this an ideal SSD for high performance applications,multimedia,and workstations. Additionally, the Revo3 X2 offers up to an ample 960GB capacity for users in media development and management looking for more storage room. Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 provides exceptional performance and reliability features for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, and energy efficiency of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 15.25mm (H)
• Weight: 114g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 7.5W idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1225 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 200,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1250 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1300 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• 240GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-240G
• 480GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-480G
• 960GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-960G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 130,000 IOPS / 120GB-480GB
Description :
Designed with power users and multimedia designers in mind, the RevoDrive 3 SSD Series provides the ultimate storage solution for intensive workstation applications with maximum performance and a sophisticated feature-set based on OCZ's proprietaryVirtualized Controller Architecture 2.0 (VCA) technology. The RevoDrive 3 provides unique benefits to users by incorporating features from the VCA 2.0 flash virtualization software that allow certain direct memory access (DMA) and data management functions. Included in this feature-set are OCZ’s exclusive command queuing and queue balancing algorithms, which can be handled by the onboard processing core for higher performance and reduced burden on the host resources. VCA 2.0 is also the only virtualization layer in the industry with TRIM and SCSI unmap support to enhance sustained
performance and provide greater endurance by significantly reducing the overhead associated with garbage collection. Furthermore, VCA also offers consolidated SMART support and provides system administrators with advanced features for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting device attributes. With an all-new architecture, the RevoDrive 3 shatters its predecessor’s performance record and is faster than comparable solutions ten times the price. The dual-controller Revo3 delivers up to 1GB/s of bandwidth and up to 130,000 IOPS (4K random write) under HPC or workstation workloads with a single-card solution. Additionally, the Revo3 offers ample capacity for users in media development and management looking for more storage room.
Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive 3 provides incredible performance for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 15.25mm (H)
• Weight: 114g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 7.5W idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
120GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 975 MB/s
• Write: Up to 875 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 900 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 130,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 925 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 130,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• 120GB: RVD3-FHPX4-120G
• 240GB: RVD3-FHPX4-240G
• 480GB: RVD3-FHPX4-480G
ENTHUSIAST
Focusing on both performance and affordability for consumers, the bootable RevoDrive SSD series is designed to accommodate a wide range of computing environments in gaming desktops and workstation PCs beyond everyday use to video-editing and other multi-media creation and management applications.
OCZ REVODRIVE X2 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 100GB-960GB / x4 PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND
The RevoDrive X2 PCI-Express SSD is an innovative storage solution for enthusiasts and prosumers to make the most of their desktops,upgrading the original architecture to deliver unprecedented speeds and higher capacities.
Description :
The RevoDrive family gets its edge by eliminating the SATA II (3Gbps) bottleneck and leveraging a PCIe x4 interface, delivering superior speeds over 740MB/s sequential speeds and random small file writes up to 120,000 IOPS, nearly triple the throughput of other high-end SATA based solutions. The RevoDrive X2 uses an onboard RAID 0 design by employing four SandForce-1200 controllers to maximize data access and bandwidth. Unlike competing PCIe solutions the RevoDrive X2 is bootable, ensuring the satisfaction of quicker start-ups, load times, and computing, all while promoting cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. Available in 100GB to 960GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive X2 provides ample room for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems. The RevoDrive X2 is backed by a 3-year warranty and tech support for the ultimate peace of mind for your high-performance hardware investment. Note: Before installing the RevoDrive it is important to check the settings/capabilities on your motherboard. If you plan on using the RevoDrive as a boot drive please check that your motherboard supports boot over PCI-E, and note that due to limited option ROM space, it is often not possible to use the RevoDrive while the Onboard RAID Controller is enabled on many motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for the latest platform information and BIOS updates and refer to our Tested Motherboard Guide, or visit our support forums for more information regarding compatibility/installation.
Specification :
• Available in 100GB to 960GB (1TB) capacities
• PCI-Express interface (x4)
• For use as primary boot drive or data storage
• 4 x SATA
• Internal RAID 0
• 181.07 (L) x 21.59 (W) x 125.08mm (H)
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Seek Time: 0.1 ms
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 4.3W Idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64
100GB-160GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 740 MB/s
• Write: Up to 690 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 550 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 100,000 IOPS
220GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 730 MB/s
• Write: Up to 690 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 100,000 IOPS
240GB-960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 740 MB/s
• Write: Up to 720 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 600 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
Resources
• Drivers for Windows
• Tested Motherboard Guide
• SSD ABC Guide
460GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 730 MB/s
• Write: Up to 700 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
OCZ REVODRIVE PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 50GB - 480GB / x4 PCI-E / 2 x SATA / MLC NAND
Introducing the RevoDrive, a high performance PCIe Solid State Drive for consumer applications.
Description :
Focusing on both performance and affordability for consumers, the RevoDrive PCI-Express SSD is designed to accommodate a wide range of computing environments beyond everyday use to video-editing and other multi-media creation and management applications. Moving beyond the bottleneck of SATA II, the RevoDrive features a PCI-E interface to deliver superior speeds up to 540MB/s reads and random 4k writes up to 75,000 IOPS. Designed for high-performance gaming PCs, the bootable RevoDrive has the unique capability to run both Windows and your essential applications and games to not only provides a more responsive PC experience, but promote a cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. RevoDrive is available in 50GB up to 480GB capacities to offer extensive space for the latest operating systems, game titles, and applications for snappier boot and load times. The RevoDrive series comes backed with a 3-year warranty and ultra-reliable 2 million hour mean time between failure (MTBF) rating.
Note: Before installing the RevoDrive it is important to check the settings/capabilities on your motherboard. If you plan on using the RevoDrive as a boot drive please check that your motherboard supports boot over PCI-E, and note that due to limited option ROM space, it is often not possible to use the RevoDrive while the Onboard RAID Controller is enabled on many motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for the latest platform information and BIOS updates and refer to our Tested Motherboard Guide, or visit our support forums for more information regarding compatibility/installation.
Specification :
• Available in 50GB to 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express interface (x4)
• For use as primary boot drive or data storage
• Internal RAID 0
• 181.07 (L) x 21.59 (W) x 125.08mm (H)
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Seek Time: 0.1 ms
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 3W Idle, 8W active
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64
50-80GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 540 MB/s
• Write: Up to 450 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 350 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
110GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 530 MB/s
• Write: Up to 435 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
120GB-480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 540 MB/s
• Write: Up to 480 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 400 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 75,000 IOPS
Resources
• Drivers for Windows
• Tested Motherboard Guide
• SSD ABC Guide
230GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 530 MB/s
• Write: Up to 450 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
References: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/solid_state_drives
Designed for notebooks, desktops, and enterprise applications, OCZ Solid State Drives can single-handedly enhance productivity, increase responsiveness, and make a hard drive system feel like new. Additionally, OCZ SSDs have no moving parts like mechanical hard drives, making them more durable, more energy-efficient, and virtually silent.
PCI-EXPRESS
OCZ PCI-Express solid state drives take storage technology to the next level. These proprietary SSDs are bootable and take the SATA bottleneck out of the equation by employing a high-speed PCI-Express architecture coupled with a compact enterprise-grade RAID array.
HSDL
OCZ’s High Speed Data Link (HSDL) addresses bottleneck issues as an open standard interface that eliminates the bandwidth restrictions found in current storage protocols. Devices are accessed via this high-speed internal interconnect technology, and for even higher bandwidth multiple HSDL channels can be combined.
SATA
Breaking through performance, cost, and maintenance barriers, OCZ enterprise and consumer SATA solid state drives have taken the storage landscape by storm. With a proven track record in this burgeoning technology, OCZ engineers each drive to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability in a variety of form factors to fit your computing lifestyle.
HYBRID SOLUTIONS
OCZ hybrid storage solutions are designed to dramatically accelerate applications and system responsiveness by providing a combination of SSD and hard disk drive (HDD) technology for high-performance yet economical storage. Going above and beyond, our hybrid solutions are integrated with advanced software features to dynamically manage your data usage patterns for optimal performance and productivity.
CACHING SOLUTIONS
OCZ caching drives leverage advanced hardware and software technology to deliver superior storage performance without sacrificing HDD capacity. For users craving the performance advantages of SSDs combined with the high capacities associated with HDDs, OCZ offers the first no-compromise approach to enabling high-performance and high-capacity storage for virtually any PC platform.
USB 3.0
Experience the advantages and speeds of a traditional SSD, but in an external portable storage solution. With the unparalleled performance and durability of flash-based storage, OCZ USB 3.0 drives far surpasses external HDDs and are ideal for consumers demanding leading-edge technology for a magnitude of digital files including HD video, graphics, and music.
SSD ACCESSORIES
OCZ SSD accessories are designed to make your upgrade process easier.
PCI-EXPRESS
Explore in three categories:
ENTERPRISE
OCZ Enterprise PCI-E SSDs are the result of the latest engineering breakthroughs, maximizing bandwidth for a broad range of applications spanning across virtualization, caching, and high-end storage. Addressing the emerging performance demands of storage area networks (SANs), workstations, and servers, these product lines creates new possibilities in enterprise data management.
OCZ VELODRIVE PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 8 x PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND / 300GB-1.2TB / Workstation and Enterprise Solution.
Description :
Designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enterprise clients and system integrators, the VeloDrive optimizes high-performance computing and storage applications, providing unparalleled versatility and simplified integration. The VeloDrive can be run in either hardware or software RAID mode and can be deployed in half-height or full-height system requirements. When compared with competing PCIe flash-based solutions, the highly-efficient VeloDrive has a minimal impact on system resources including CPU utilization and the system’s DRAM footprint. Eliminating the SATA/SAS bottleneck, the PCIe-based VeloDrive has the ability to deliver transfer speeds of up to 1GB/s and 130,000 4KB random write IOPS, and features SandForce® SF-1565 SSD processors for enhanced reliability and power loss data protection. The VeloDrive utilizes MLC NAND flash and will be available in 300GB, 600GB, and 1.2TB configurations and comes backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications:
• Available in 300GB, 600GB, and 1.2TB capacities
• Onboard RAID Controller
(Factory-direct configured for hardware RAID, ability to run software RAID*)
• 4 x SSD Processors
• Power loss data protection
• Data Encryption / ECC Recovery
• MLC NAND Flash
• PCI-Express 2.0 interface
• Form Factor: X8 slot low profile with full height bracket
• Bootable
• Dimensions: 168.55 (L) x 68.91 (W) x 17.14mm (H)
• Weight: 133g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: Idle 9.5W, Active 10.5W
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Linux
*OCZ does not provide the RAID software
OCZ VELODRIVE C SERIES PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 8 x PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND / 160-320GB / Workstation & Client Solution
Description :
Designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and system integrators, the VeloDrive C Series optimizes high-performance computing and storage applications, providing unparalleled versatility and simplified integration. The VeloDrive can be run in either hardware or software RAID mode and can be deployed in half-height or full-height system requirements. When compared with competing PCIe
flash-based solutions, the highly-efficient VeloDrive has a minimal impact on system resources including CPU utilization and the system’s DRAM footprint. Eliminating the SATA/SAS bottleneck, the PCIe-based VeloDrive has the ability to deliver transfer speeds of up to 1.1GB/s and 125,000 4KB random write IOPS, and features SandForce® SF-1222 SSD processors for a cost-effective client solution. The VeloDrive utilizes MLC NAND flash and will be available in 160GB and 320GB configurations and comes backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications :
• Available in 160GB and 320GB capacities
• Onboard RAID Controller (Factory-direct configured for hardware RAID, ability to run software RAID*)
• 4 x SSD Processors
• ECC Recovery
• MLC NAND Flash
• PCI-Express 2.0 interface
• Form Factor: X8 slot low profile with full height bracket
• Bootable
• Dimensions: 168.55 (L) x 68.91 (W) x 17.14mm (H)
• Weight: 132g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: Idle 9.5W, Active 10.5W
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Linux
*OCZ does not provide the RAID software
Hardware RAID Max Performance*
• Read: Up to 1100MB/s
• Write: Up to 1010MB/s
• Random Write (4k aligned): 75,000 IOPS
Software RAID Max Performance*
• Read: Up to 1100MB/s
• Write: Up to 1030MB/s
• Random Write (4k aligned): 125,000 IOPS
*Please refer to product sheet for additional performance metrics Part Numbers
• 160GB: VDC-HHPX8-160G
• 320GB: VDC-HHPX8-320G
WORKSTATION
OCZ workstation PCI-E SSDs combine maximum bandwidth with enhanced reliability features for a broad range of applications for multimedia professionals and high-end storage arrays. Addressing numerous performance demands, these product lines increase productivity for high-end client data management.
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 X2 MAX IOPS PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 245,000 IOPS / 240GB-960GB
Description :
Designed to deliver maximum throughput in multithreaded applications, the new Max IOPS edition is an extension of the industry-leading RevoDrive 3 product line, supporting workstation users that require greater transactional throughput and bandwidth. The RevoDrive 3 X2 Max IOPS series combines a proven cutting-edge PCI Express architecture and OCZ proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 flash virtualization layer with premium NAND flash components to deliver exceptional 4KB random write performance of up to 245,000 IOPS, along with increased transfer rates at 1900MB/s reads and 1725MBs/ writes. The RevoDrive 3 X2 Max IOPS edition will be available in 240GB to 960GB capacities, providing ample space for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale™ Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 22.15mm (H)
• Weight: 185g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 13.5W idle, 14.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1700 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1700 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 245,000 IOPS
960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1725 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 245,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-240G
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-480G
• RVD3MIX2-FHPX4-960G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 MAX IOPS PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 140,000 IOPS / 120GB-480GB
Description :
Designed to deliver maximum throughput in multithreaded applications, the new Max IOPS edition is an extension of the industry-leading RevoDrive 3 product line, supporting workstation users that require greater transactional throughput and bandwidth. The RevoDrive 3 Max IOPS series combines a proven cutting-edge PCI Express architecture and OCZ proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture™ (VCA) 2.0 flash virtualization layer with premium NAND flash components to deliver exceptional 4KB random write performance of up to 140,000 IOPS, along with increased transfer rates at 1025MB/s reads and 950MBs/ writes. The RevoDrive 3 Max IOPS edition will be available in 120GB to 480GB capacities, providing ample space for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale™ Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture™ 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 22.15mm (H)
• Weight: 185g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 13.5W idle, 14.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
120GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 900 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 135,000 IOPS
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 950 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 140,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1025 MB/s
• Write: Up to 950 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 140,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-120G
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-240G
• RVD3MI-FHPX4-480G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 X2 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 230,000 IOPS / 240GB-960GB
Description :
Designed with power users and multimedia designers in mind, the RevoDrive 3 X2 SSD Series provides the ultimate storage solution for intensive workstation applications with maximum performance and a sophisticated feature-set based on OCZ's proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0 (VCA) technology and OCZ's SuperScale storage accelerator. The RevoDrive 3 X2 provides unique benefits to users by incorporating features from the VCA 2.0 flash virtualization software that allow certain direct memory access (DMA) and data management functions. Included in this feature-set are OCZ’s exclusive command queuing and queue balancing algorithms, which can be handled by the onboard processing core for higher performance and reduced burden on the host resources. VCA 2.0 is also the only virtualization layer in the industry with TRIM and SCSI unmap support to enhance sustained performance and provide greater endurance by significantly reducing the overhead associated with garbage collection. Furthermore, VCA also offers consolidated SMART support and provides system administrators with advanced features for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting device attributes. With an all-new architecture, the RevoDrive 3 X2 shatters its predecessor’s performance record and is faster than comparable solutions ten times the price. Eliminating the SATA bottleneck,the PCIe-based Revo3 X 2 delivers ground-breaking 1.5GB/s of bandwidth and 230,000 4KB random write IOPS making this an ideal SSD for high performance applications,multimedia,and workstations. Additionally, the Revo3 X2 offers up to an ample 960GB capacity for users in media development and management looking for more storage room. Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 provides exceptional performance and reliability features for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, and energy efficiency of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 15.25mm (H)
• Weight: 114g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 7.5W idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1225 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 200,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1250 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1500 MB/s
• Write: Up to 1300 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 230,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• 240GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-240G
• 480GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-480G
• 960GB: RVD3X2-FHPX4-960G
OCZ REVODRIVE 3 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drive / Workstation-Class / 130,000 IOPS / 120GB-480GB
Description :
Designed with power users and multimedia designers in mind, the RevoDrive 3 SSD Series provides the ultimate storage solution for intensive workstation applications with maximum performance and a sophisticated feature-set based on OCZ's proprietaryVirtualized Controller Architecture 2.0 (VCA) technology. The RevoDrive 3 provides unique benefits to users by incorporating features from the VCA 2.0 flash virtualization software that allow certain direct memory access (DMA) and data management functions. Included in this feature-set are OCZ’s exclusive command queuing and queue balancing algorithms, which can be handled by the onboard processing core for higher performance and reduced burden on the host resources. VCA 2.0 is also the only virtualization layer in the industry with TRIM and SCSI unmap support to enhance sustained
performance and provide greater endurance by significantly reducing the overhead associated with garbage collection. Furthermore, VCA also offers consolidated SMART support and provides system administrators with advanced features for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting device attributes. With an all-new architecture, the RevoDrive 3 shatters its predecessor’s performance record and is faster than comparable solutions ten times the price. The dual-controller Revo3 delivers up to 1GB/s of bandwidth and up to 130,000 IOPS (4K random write) under HPC or workstation workloads with a single-card solution. Additionally, the Revo3 offers ample capacity for users in media development and management looking for more storage room.
Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive 3 provides incredible performance for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems with the superior durability, energy efficiency, and reliability of SSDs.
Specifications :
• Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express Gen. 2 x4 interface
• MLC NAND flash
• Full height form factor
• OCZ SuperScale Storage Controller
• Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0
• Bootable as a direct-attach device
• 128-bit & 256-bit AES-compliant data encryption
• SMART monitoring
• 167.64 (L) x 98.42 (W) x 15.25mm (H)
• Weight: 114g
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 7.5W idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Current OS Supported: Windows 7 32/64
120GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 975 MB/s
• Write: Up to 875 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
240GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 900 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 130,000 IOPS
480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Write: Up to 925 MB/s
• Max Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 130,000 IOPS
Part Numbers
• 120GB: RVD3-FHPX4-120G
• 240GB: RVD3-FHPX4-240G
• 480GB: RVD3-FHPX4-480G
ENTHUSIAST
Focusing on both performance and affordability for consumers, the bootable RevoDrive SSD series is designed to accommodate a wide range of computing environments in gaming desktops and workstation PCs beyond everyday use to video-editing and other multi-media creation and management applications.
OCZ REVODRIVE X2 PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 100GB-960GB / x4 PCI-E / 4 x SATA / MLC NAND
The RevoDrive X2 PCI-Express SSD is an innovative storage solution for enthusiasts and prosumers to make the most of their desktops,upgrading the original architecture to deliver unprecedented speeds and higher capacities.
Description :
The RevoDrive family gets its edge by eliminating the SATA II (3Gbps) bottleneck and leveraging a PCIe x4 interface, delivering superior speeds over 740MB/s sequential speeds and random small file writes up to 120,000 IOPS, nearly triple the throughput of other high-end SATA based solutions. The RevoDrive X2 uses an onboard RAID 0 design by employing four SandForce-1200 controllers to maximize data access and bandwidth. Unlike competing PCIe solutions the RevoDrive X2 is bootable, ensuring the satisfaction of quicker start-ups, load times, and computing, all while promoting cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. Available in 100GB to 960GB capacities, the OCZ RevoDrive X2 provides ample room for data warehousing, applications, multimedia files, and operating systems. The RevoDrive X2 is backed by a 3-year warranty and tech support for the ultimate peace of mind for your high-performance hardware investment. Note: Before installing the RevoDrive it is important to check the settings/capabilities on your motherboard. If you plan on using the RevoDrive as a boot drive please check that your motherboard supports boot over PCI-E, and note that due to limited option ROM space, it is often not possible to use the RevoDrive while the Onboard RAID Controller is enabled on many motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for the latest platform information and BIOS updates and refer to our Tested Motherboard Guide, or visit our support forums for more information regarding compatibility/installation.
Specification :
• Available in 100GB to 960GB (1TB) capacities
• PCI-Express interface (x4)
• For use as primary boot drive or data storage
• 4 x SATA
• Internal RAID 0
• 181.07 (L) x 21.59 (W) x 125.08mm (H)
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Seek Time: 0.1 ms
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 4.3W Idle, 8.3W active
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64
100GB-160GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 740 MB/s
• Write: Up to 690 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 550 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 100,000 IOPS
220GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 730 MB/s
• Write: Up to 690 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 100,000 IOPS
240GB-960GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 740 MB/s
• Write: Up to 720 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 600 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
Resources
• Drivers for Windows
• Tested Motherboard Guide
• SSD ABC Guide
460GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 730 MB/s
• Write: Up to 700 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 120,000 IOPS
OCZ REVODRIVE PCI-EXPRESS SSD
PCI-E Solid State Drives / 50GB - 480GB / x4 PCI-E / 2 x SATA / MLC NAND
Introducing the RevoDrive, a high performance PCIe Solid State Drive for consumer applications.
Description :
Focusing on both performance and affordability for consumers, the RevoDrive PCI-Express SSD is designed to accommodate a wide range of computing environments beyond everyday use to video-editing and other multi-media creation and management applications. Moving beyond the bottleneck of SATA II, the RevoDrive features a PCI-E interface to deliver superior speeds up to 540MB/s reads and random 4k writes up to 75,000 IOPS. Designed for high-performance gaming PCs, the bootable RevoDrive has the unique capability to run both Windows and your essential applications and games to not only provides a more responsive PC experience, but promote a cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. RevoDrive is available in 50GB up to 480GB capacities to offer extensive space for the latest operating systems, game titles, and applications for snappier boot and load times. The RevoDrive series comes backed with a 3-year warranty and ultra-reliable 2 million hour mean time between failure (MTBF) rating.
Note: Before installing the RevoDrive it is important to check the settings/capabilities on your motherboard. If you plan on using the RevoDrive as a boot drive please check that your motherboard supports boot over PCI-E, and note that due to limited option ROM space, it is often not possible to use the RevoDrive while the Onboard RAID Controller is enabled on many motherboards. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for the latest platform information and BIOS updates and refer to our Tested Motherboard Guide, or visit our support forums for more information regarding compatibility/installation.
Specification :
• Available in 50GB to 480GB capacities
• PCI-Express interface (x4)
• For use as primary boot drive or data storage
• Internal RAID 0
• 181.07 (L) x 21.59 (W) x 125.08mm (H)
• Shock Resistance: 1500g
• Seek Time: 0.1 ms
• Operating Temp: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Ambient Temp: 0°C ~ 55°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C ~ 85°C
• Power Consumption: 3W Idle, 8W active
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• 3-Year Warranty
• Compatible with Windows XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64
50-80GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 540 MB/s
• Write: Up to 450 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 350 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
110GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 530 MB/s
• Write: Up to 435 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
120GB-480GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 540 MB/s
• Write: Up to 480 MB/s
• Sustained Write: Up to 400 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 75,000 IOPS
Resources
• Drivers for Windows
• Tested Motherboard Guide
• SSD ABC Guide
230GB Max Performance
• Read: Up to 530 MB/s
• Write: Up to 450 MB/s
• Random Write 4KB (Aligned): 70,000 IOPS
References: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/solid_state_drives
