G.Skill Intros 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Falcon SSDs

The more the merrier -- isn't that the saying? As the solid state drive market continues to expand, G.Skill is introducing a few new ones to choose from. The Falcon SATA II 2.5" MLC-based Solid State Drive (SSD) Series based on the latest, cutting edge Indilink controller, and they'll be shipping in capacities between 64GB and 256GB.



The drives -- which will be available in 64/128/256GB sizes -- all boast a 64MB DRAM buffer. As for performance, you'll find 230MB/sec read rates and 190MB/sec write rates on the larger two, while the 64GB edition can reach 230MB/sec (read) and 135MB/sec (write). No word on pricing or availability was given, but the full specifications are posted below.



G.Skill FALCON Hi-Speed 256GB SSD Specification

General


Model Name

 FM-25S2S-256GBF1

Form Factor

 2.5"

Capacity

 256GB**

DRAM Cache

 64MB

Interface Type

 SATA II



Performance Specifications


Read Rate

 230MB/sec(Max)

Write Rate

 190MB/sec(Max)

Access Time

<0.2ms



Environmental Specifications


Shock (operating)

 1500G

Vibration (operating)

 20G

Altitude (operating)

 60000ft

Operating Temp.

 0oC ~ +70oC



Reliability Specifications


MTBF

 +2,500,000 Hours

Data Reliability

 Built-in EDC/ECC function

Certifications

 RoHS FCC and CE Compliant

Warranty

 2 year