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SanDisk Introduces New SSD Optimized for Mobile Computing and Embedded Applications
SanDisk
Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK),
a global leader in flash storage solutions, today introduced the new SanDisk
Z400s SSD, a cost effective solid-state drive (SSD) designed to
replace hard-disk drives (HDDs) in computing platforms and embedded
applications. PCs and embedded systems need consistent, reliable
access to storage in order to meet business demands. The Z400s
outperforms HDDs by 20x1, while providing 5x the reliability
with 20x lower average power consumption, all at a price point on par
with HDDs2. The SanDisk (News - Alert) Z400s SSD joins the company's
existing portfolio of flash-based solutions that are designed to deliver
a delightful user experience and reliability at an affordable price
point.
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Z400s SSD Brings New Levels of Affordability to Replace Hard Drives in Laptops and Applications Such as Digital Signage, Point-of-Sale (POS) and Surveillance Systems (Photo: Business Wire)
"The Z400s represents a feat of engineering that addresses the needs of
two distinct markets-PC OEM manufacturers and embedded application
designers," said Rizwan Ahmed, senior director of product marketing,
client platform solutions, SanDisk. "With a single architecture, SanDisk
is able to provide OEMs with an affordable solution for displacing HDDs
in today's cutting edge consumer devices, and help embedded application
designers avoid overpaying for un-needed space-all while delivering the
peak performance and high-reliability that only SSDs can supply."
An Economic Way for OEMs to Add Value and Competitive Advantage
With a variety of form factors and capacities, lightweight design and
cost-effective architecture, PC OEMs can incorporate the new SanDisk
Z400s into sleeker, mobile laptop designs without breaking bill of
materials (BOM) costs. Additionally, because SSDs have no moving parts,
they are much less prone to failure, which increases device uptime.
According to published
data, HDDs are three times more likely to fail than SSDs.3 By
designing systems with the new SanDisk Z400s SSD, PC OEMs can deliver
products that are 5x more reliable and 20x faster than traditional hard
drives, translating into fewer returns, lower total cost of ownership
and increased overall customer satisfaction.
IDC (News - Alert) forecasts that the Intelligent Systems market will ship over two
billion units in 2019 with the industrial segments growing the fastest.4
Digital signage, security surveillance, POS or kiosk environments are
key areas where SanDisk SSDs can provide major benefits over HDDs,
particularly in applications where the storage requirements are
relatively short-term-meaning that data is frequently cleared from the
device. Thus these applications only require low capacitis, but
reliability and performance levels are paramount.
Greater Reliability for Industrial Embedded Systems
Embedded industrial systems rely on storage's ability to execute one
task consistently with minimal downtime. The Z400s can withstand up to
1.7 million hours of continual use, delivering greater stability during
peak activity, underscoring its high-endurance design and reliability.
Available in multiple form factors and capacities as low as 32GB, the
new SanDisk Z400s SSD meets embedded systems applications designers'
performance, reliability, size, low power, interface and scalability
requirements for the following use cases:
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Digital Signage: The rise of big data analytics is driving the
use of digital signage for transportation, advertising, retailers and
more. The Z400s delivers the latest advances in flash storage
technology so that users and manufacturers of digital signage
equipment can trust their solution will consistently provide valuable
and current information to all audiences.
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POS: Research shows that customers become frustrated after 2.5
minutes if there is no progress in a checkout line; after five
minutes, one out of three customers will abandon the line altogether.5
The Z400s provides the performance and reliability that retail,
hospitality, restaurant services, and many other industries need to
ensure a quality customer experience and inspire brand loyalty.
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Security-Surveillance: The Z400s is extremely beneficial at the
point of image capture, where ruggedness, durability and performance
are critical, but storage requirements are relatively short-term. This
includes digital cameras where images are cleared more frequently, but
still operate 24/7 in order to reduce risk, such as in courtrooms or
government buildings, healthcare facilities and shopping malls.
"Intelligent Systems continue to play a critical role in disrupting
traditional industries as connectivity, flash and sensor technology
allows us to drive more value for applications and data," said Mario
Morales, vice president of IDC's Enabling Technologies and
Semiconductors research group. "The value chain for the embedded market
is broad and fragmented across a large set of industries that span
decades of development and commercialization. SanDisk has decades of
experience in tailoring flash technology for a broad range of
applications-from consumer devices to data center solutions-making them
the ideal partner to help intelligent system designers solve
business-specific challenges across several embedded industries."
The SanDisk Z400s is sampling with customers immediately in mSATA, 2.5"
SATA and M.2 (2242 and 2280) form factors, in capacities of 32GB, 64GB,
128GB and 256GB*. For more information on the Z400s for mainstream
computing and embedded
applications, view this
video or visit http:/www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/sata/z400s/.
Visit SanDisk at World IT Expo 2015, Seoul
See live demos of the new Z400s and SanDisk's complete portfolio of
flash-enabled solutions at booth CB101 3F Hall C in COEX Exhibition Hall
during the World IT Show 2015, taking place May 26-27th.
Visit SanDisk at Computex Taipei 2015
See live demos and interact with SanDisk flash technology experts during
Computex 2015 taking place June 2-6 at the Taipei World Trade Center
NANGANG Exhibition Hall 4F, Stand number: N0804. SanDisk will be
showcasing its latest breadth of offerings, as well as hosting
interactive video sessions and social media contests. Hear Chris Bergey,
vice-president and general manager of mobile and tablet solutions at
SanDisk, discuss how mobile storage innovation is shaping mobile OEM
monetization during Compuforum on Thursday, June 5 from 11:00am-11:30am.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company,
is a global leader in flash storage solutions. For more than 25 years,
SanDisk has expanded the possibilities of storage, providing trusted and
innovative products that have transformed the electronics industry.
Today, SanDisk's quality, state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of
many of the world's largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smart
phones, tablets and PCs. SanDisk's consumer products are available at
hundreds of thousands of retail stores worldwide. For more information,
visit www.sandisk.com.
© 2015 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk is a trademark
of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other
countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification
purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).
).*1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less.
The performance results and cost savings discussed herein are based on
internal testing and use of Z400s products. Results and performance may
vary according to configurations and systems, including drive capacity,
system architecture and applications.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including
expectations for growth in the market for intelligent systems, new
product offerings, product availability, capacities, capabilities,
performance, reliability, cost savings and usability that are based on
current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that
may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that
may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include
among others: the market for intelligent systems may not evolve or grow
as expected, our new product offerings may not be available when we
expect or in the quantities we expect, in the capacities that we expect,
with the capabilities, reliability, cost savings or usability that we
expect or perform as expected or the other risks detailed from
time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and
reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent quarterly report
on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in
this news release.
This news release contains references and links to third-party websites.
SanDisk is not responsible for and cannot control those websites.
1 As compared to 5400 RPM SATA 2.5" hard drive, based on
published specifications and internal benchmarking tests using PCMark
Vantage scores.
2 Pricing comparison dependent upon capacity.
3 "SSDs
do die, as Linus Torvalds just discovered," Computerworld,
Sept. 12, 2013.
4 Worldwide
Embedded and Intelligent Systems 2014-2019 Market Update.
5 Ibid Footnote No.3 from SanDisk Whitepaper "Top
Five Reasons to Use Solid-State Drives in POS Systems."
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