What is SSD (Solid State Drive) - a Small Definition

SSD stands for Solid State Drive. Solid state Drive stores data in electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors or microchips instead of moving parts like before in a Hard Disk. SSD is almost like USB memory stick but it’s not true, it’s the more advanced version of USB memory sticks, which can be used  in Laptop or Desktop like Hard Disk. The SSD is more reliable and faster than normal Hard Disk. Here is example of Intel SSD DC S3700 Series SATA 6Gb/s which have  Sequential Performance (R/W) 500 / 460 MB/s and Random Performance (R/W) 75,000 / 36,000 IOPS (4KB Reads/Writes) with NAND Flash Memory 25nm Intel® NAND Flash Memory (MLC with High Endurance Technology), Power Consumption (typical) Active: up to 6 W Typical / Idle: 650 mW Typical.

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The SSD have SATA interface which can be connected in any Laptop or Desktop PC having SATA ports. It comes in a normal 1.8”, 2.5” or 3.5” size that can fit into the casing and connectors for the same sized hard drives.

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