The Strata and Nocti of OCZ mSATA SSD prices

While they have not yet been formalized by OCZ, SSD Strata and Nocti of the Builder are already displayed in preorder among some resellers. It is therefore an opportunity to discover these different mSATA SSD prices.

Based on an Indilinx Barefoot ECO controller, the Strata is available in version (STR-MSATA-30 G) 30 GB and 60 GB (STR-MSATA-60 G). It uses MLC flash memory chips and has an interface SATA 3 Gbps. side performance, the model 30 GB reaches 125 MB/s read and 40 MB/s sequential write, respectively against 130 MB / s and 85 MB / s for the 60 GB version. In 4 K random reads, the Strata 60 GB reached 12,000 IOPS (only 11 000 IOPS for the 30 GB), and 1500 IOPS in 4 K entries (half the 30 GB model). These two SSD are currently displayed at respectively 45,51 euros and 81 euros.

For its part, the Nocti uses MLC flash memory chips and controller SandForce 2141/2181. Available in 30 GB, 60 GB and 120 GB capacities, this SSD is more swift as the Strata since it reached 280 MB/s read and 260 MB/s sequential write (255 MB/s "only" for the Nocti 30 GB). Reading 4 K, we get to 11500 IOPS (6000 IOPS for the 30 GB model) and 12 500 IOPS to 32 000 IOPS in 4 K random writes.

Side tariff, count 59,24 euros for the Nocti 30 GB, 104,35 euros for the 60 GB model and a little more than 190 euros for the 120 GB version.

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Strata and Nocti: of mSATA in OCZ SSDS

The California manufacturer OCZ will soon propose of new micro-SSD...

OCZ is preparing new series of flash drives. The Strata and Nocti are solutions to the mini-PCIe format. They are equipped with a 3 Gb/s microSATA interface and are designed around SandForce and Indilinx controllers. These solutions are 29,85 x 50.9 x 4.75 mm. The Strata architecture a Barefoot, and 30 or 60 GB of MLC flash memory. Displays sequential flow of 125 or 130 MB/s read, and 40 or 85 MB/s write. Random performance, are they of 11 or 12 000 IOPS in reading, and 750 or 1500 IOPS in writing.

The Nocti is for him based on a SF-2100, with 30, 60 or 120 GB memory flash MLC. Displays sequential respective speeds of 280 read, for 260 MB/s write (255 MB/s for the 30 GB). Random performance reach 11 500 IOPS (6000 IOPS for the 30 GB) in reading, and 32 000 IOPS write (12 500 IOPS for 30) and 60 GB. First European listings are rates located around €45-€60 for Strata and Nocti and 30 GB, €80 and €100 for the 60 GB versions, and €190 for the Nocti of 120 GB. It remains now to wait for the official launch of these micro-SSD.

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