OCZ Technology 240 GB Vertex 3 SATA III 6.0 Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive VTX3-25SAT3-240G

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Product Description As the third generation of the legendary VertexSeries,OCZ Vertex3 SolidState Drives are designed and built to unleash the full potential of the 6Gbps SATA3 interface. The OCZVertex3 pushes the limits in both sequential and random data transfer rates, significantly improving your gaming, multimedia, and overall computing experience over traditional mechanical hard drives. In addition to maximized productivity, a Vertex3 upgrade makes a hard drive equipped notebook more portable than ever with superior durability and reduced power consumption. Using the latest breakthrough controller and flash technology, Vertex3 SSDs work in perfect harmony with next generation platforms and operating systems to deliver the industry's best storage solution. Amazon.com Unleashing the performance potential of the SATA 6 Gbps interface, OCX leads the speed revolution with the next-generation Vertex 3 Series solid state drive. As the first SSD to feature the latest Sandforce controller design, OCZ created the Vertex 3 to push the limits in both sequential and random read/write rates to blaze past the competition when every MB/s matters. With incredible random 4k file writes up to 60,000 IOPS, this SSD takes productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications to the next level to work in perfect symmetry with the latest enthusiast platforms. This model of the 2.5-inch Vertex 3 (VTX3-25SAT3-240G) offers 240 GB of storage capacity and a 520 MB/s maximum write speed. Built with the quality, reliability, and durability that lives up to the OCZ name, the Vertex 3 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms, and it features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 companion. It's backed by a 3-year limited warranty. The OCZ Vertex 3 2.5-inch SSD with included adapter ( view larger ). Superior PC Experience In addition to maximum performance, a Vertex 3 upgrade promotes cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. With no moving parts, SSDs provide peace of mind with their superior durability and reliability. Read more about SSDs below . 240 GB Vertex 3 SATA III2.5-Inch SSDAt a Glance Up to 550 MB/s maximum reads and 520 MB/s of maximum writes Up to 550 MB/s maximum reads and 520 MB/s of maximum writes Up to 40,000 random 4K reads and 60,000 random 4K writes Up to 40,000 random 4K reads and 60,000 random 4K writes SandForce 2281 NAND controller SandForce 2281 NAND controller Includes 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracket Includes 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracket Compatible with Windows-, Mac- and Linux-based systems Compatible with Windows-, Mac- and Linux-based systems 3-year limited warranty 3-year limited warranty Which OCZ Vertex 3 SSD is Right for You? VTX3-25SAT3-60G VTX3-25SAT3-90G VTX3-25SAT3-120G VTX3-25SAT3-240G VTX3-25SAT3-480G Performance Capacity 60 GB 90 GB 120 GB 240 GB 480 GB Maximum Reads 535 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 530 MB/s Maximum Writes 480 MB/s 500 MB/s 500 MB/s 520 MB/s 450 MB/s Random 4k Read 12,000 IOPS 20,000 IOPS 20,000 IOPS 40,000 IOPS 50,000 IOPS Random 4k Write 60,000 IOPS 60,000 IOPS 60,000 IOPS 60,000 IOPS 40,000 IOPS Max Random 4k Write 80,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS 40,000 IOPS Physical NAND Components 2Xnm Synchronous Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Interface SATA III / 6 Gbps(backwards compatible with SATA II / 3 Gbps but optimized for SATA 6 Gbps) Form Factor 2.5-inch NAND Controller SandForce 2281 Dimensions 99.8 x 69.63 x 9.3mm Weight 77g More Specifications Reliability/Protection Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2 million hours Data Path Protection: ECC corrects up to 55 random bits per 512 byte sector (BCH) Data Path Protection: ECC corrects up to 55 random bits per 512 byte sector (BCH) Product Health Monitoring: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) Support CompatibilitySerial ATA (SATA): Fully compliant with Serial ATA International Organization (Serial ATA Revision 3.0) and ATA/ATAPI-8 Standard Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Operating System: Windows XP 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit; Linux; Mac OS X Additional FeaturesNative TRIM support (requires OS support) Shock resistant up to 1500GLow power consumption (3W active, 1.65W idle) Included 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracketService & Support: 3-year warranty, toll-free tech support, 24 hour forum support The SSD AdvantageWhether you're refreshing an older laptop or trying to maximize the potential of the latest platform, SSDs provide substantial benefits over traditional hard drives.Greater DurabilitySolid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted to circuit boards, shock resistant up to 1500g. Hard disk drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage.Faster PerformanceSSDs have 100 times greater throughput and instantaneous access times for quicker boot-ups, faster file transfers, and overall snappier performance than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read/ write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once.Less Power Consumption, Silent Operation, and LightweightSSDs use significantly less wattage at peak load than hard disk drives--less than 2W versus 6W for an HDD--delivering longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment. With no moving parts, SSDs run virtually silent in your notebook or PC case to eliminate distracting noises during gaming or entertainment. And SSDs won't weigh down your laptop, netbook, or tablet PC when you're on the go. SSDs run much cooler than hard disk drives... ...and much quieter, too. Product Health Monitoring: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) Support Compatibility Serial ATA (SATA): Fully compliant with Serial ATA International Organization (Serial ATA Revision 3.0) and ATA/ATAPI-8 Standard Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Serial ATA (SATA): Fully compliant with Serial ATA International Organization (Serial ATA Revision 3.0) and ATA/ATAPI-8 Standard Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Operating System: Windows XP 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit; Linux; Mac OS X Additional FeaturesNative TRIM support (requires OS support) Shock resistant up to 1500GLow power consumption (3W active, 1.65W idle) Included 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracketService & Support: 3-year warranty, toll-free tech support, 24 hour forum support The SSD AdvantageWhether you're refreshing an older laptop or trying to maximize the potential of the latest platform, SSDs provide substantial benefits over traditional hard drives.Greater DurabilitySolid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted to circuit boards, shock resistant up to 1500g. Hard disk drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage.Faster PerformanceSSDs have 100 times greater throughput and instantaneous access times for quicker boot-ups, faster file transfers, and overall snappier performance than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read/ write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once.Less Power Consumption, Silent Operation, and LightweightSSDs use significantly less wattage at peak load than hard disk drives--less than 2W versus 6W for an HDD--delivering longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment. With no moving parts, SSDs run virtually silent in your notebook or PC case to eliminate distracting noises during gaming or entertainment. And SSDs won't weigh down your laptop, netbook, or tablet PC when you're on the go. SSDs run much cooler than hard disk drives... ...and much quieter, too. Operating System: Windows XP 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit; Linux; Mac OS X Additional Features Native TRIM support (requires OS support) Native TRIM support (requires OS support) Shock resistant up to 1500G Shock resistant up to 1500G Low power consumption (3W active, 1.65W idle) Low power consumption (3W active, 1.65W idle) Included 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracket Included 3.5-inch desktop adapter bracket Service & Support: 3-year warranty, toll-free tech support, 24 hour forum support The SSD AdvantageWhether you're refreshing an older laptop or trying to maximize the potential of the latest platform, SSDs provide substantial benefits over traditional hard drives.Greater DurabilitySolid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted to circuit boards, shock resistant up to 1500g. Hard disk drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage.Faster PerformanceSSDs have 100 times greater throughput and instantaneous access times for quicker boot-ups, faster file transfers, and overall snappier performance than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read/ write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once.Less Power Consumption, Silent Operation, and LightweightSSDs use significantly less wattage at peak load than hard disk drives--less than 2W versus 6W for an HDD--delivering longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment. With no moving parts, SSDs run virtually silent in your notebook or PC case to eliminate distracting noises during gaming or entertainment. And SSDs won't weigh down your laptop, netbook, or tablet PC when you're on the go. SSDs run much cooler than hard disk drives... ...and much quieter, too. Service & Support: 3-year warranty, toll-free tech support, 24 hour forum support The SSD Advantage Whether you're refreshing an older laptop or trying to maximize the potential of the latest platform, SSDs provide substantial benefits over traditional hard drives. Greater Durability Solid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted to circuit boards, shock resistant up to 1500g. Hard disk drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage. Faster Performance SSDs have 100 times greater throughput and instantaneous access times for quicker boot-ups, faster file transfers, and overall snappier performance than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read/ write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once. Less Power Consumption, Silent Operation, and Lightweight SSDs use significantly less wattage at peak load than hard disk drives--less than 2W versus 6W for an HDD--delivering longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment. With no moving parts, SSDs run virtually silent in your notebook or PC case to eliminate distracting noises during gaming or entertainment. And SSDs won't weigh down your laptop, netbook, or tablet PC when you're on the go. SSDs run much cooler than hard disk drives... ...and much quieter, too. From the Manufacturer OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drives unleash the performance potential of the SATA 6Gbps interface, leading the speed revolution in this next-generation solution. As the first SSD to feature the latest Sandforce controller design, OCZ designed the Vertex 3 to push the limits in both sequential and random read/write rates to blaze past the competition when every MB/s matters. With incredible 4k file writes up to 85,000 IOPS, these latest drives take productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications to the next level to work in perfect symmetry with the latest enthusiast platforms. Take productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications to the next level Built with the quality, reliability, and durability that lives up to the OCZ name, the Vertex 3 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 companion. Vertex 3 SSDs are available in 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities and come backed by a 3-Year Warranty. Reliable, Fast Storage The Vertex 3 makes an SSD the ideal storage alternative to hard drives and delivers the quality, reliability, and durability demanded by consumers that will not settle for anything but the best. Built with SATA 6Gb/s and backwards-compatible with SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex 3 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as an ideal Windows 7 notebook or desktop upgrade. Lightweight and Tough Shock resistance of up to 1500G ensures your data stays protected, in a drive that weighs only 77 grams. Get fast, durable performance in a drive that won't weigh down your laptop or notebook. Low Power Consumption For all their power, the Vertex 3 series of drives consume very little. Vertex 3 drives only consume 3 watts during operation, and only a watt and a half in standby. 3.5" Desktop Adapter Included A 3.5" adapter for desktop drive cages is included, so you can use the Vertex 3 in laptops or desktops. The drives are RAID compatible, so you can slot them into a desktop RAID configuration as easily as into a laptop. Available in a Wide Range of Sizes OCZ Vertex 3 SSDs are available in 120GB to 480GB and come backed by a 3-year warranty and 2 million hour MTBF for ultimate peace of mind. What the Critics are Saying about the OCZ Vertex 3 "No single drive in our roundup matches the Vertex 3 on all fronts...OCZ continues its tradition of blazing-fast random-write performance, both at low- and high-queue depths, serving up more than 85,000 IOPS in our Iometer QD32 4KB random-write test." --Nathan Edwards, MaximumPC "OCZ don't make bad SSDs and the Vertex 3 is the latest in a long line of exceptional products from the San Jose based manufacturer. Priced at a competitive level the Vertex 3 is the fastest SATA based SSD that we have tested to date." --Stuart Davidson, Hardware Heaven "If you were expecting this drive to be one of the fastest 2.5-inch solid state drives available then you would be right...Overall ThinkComputers gives the OCZ Vertex 3 240GB Solid State Drive a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award !" --Think Computers Which OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drive is Right for You? Capacities 120GB 240GB Max Read up to 550 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)up to 280 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) up to 550 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)up to 280 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) Max Write up to 500 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)up to 260 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) upto 520 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)up to 260 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) Random Read 4KB 20,000 IOPS (75 MB/s) 40,000 IOPS (155 MB/s) Random Write 4KB 60,000 IOPS (235 MB/s) 60,000 IOPS (235 MB/s) Maximum 4KB Random Write 85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s) 85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s) See more