A SSD in PCI Express with 3 Go/s!

The California manufacturer Fusion-io launches its ioDrive2 and ioDrive2 Duo.

Fusion-io has announced its new generation of SSD PCI Express format. The ioDrive2 and ioDrive2 Duo are designed around the set of technologies VSL 3.0. This includes a system that ensures uninterrupted operation of the drive even if one or several flash memory chips.

The ioDrive2 has a PCIe interface x 4. A first version with 400 or 600 GB memory flash SLC reached maximum sequential flow of 1.5 GB/s read, for 1.3 GB/s write. Random performance Cap they 352 000 IOPS read, and write 514 000 IOPS. Fusion-io also proposes a model with 365/785/1200 GB of MLC. This solution debit in the best 1.3 GB/s read and 1.2 GB/s write. Side random performance, he reached 92 000 IOPS read, and write 512 000 IOPS.

The ioDrive2 Duo features a PCIe x 8 slot. It integrates 1.2 To of SLC or MLC 2.4 To. This SSD displays sequential flow of 3 or 2.6 GB/s read, and 2.6 or 2.4 GB/s write. It reached also 702 000 IOPS or 179 000 IOPS read and 937 000 or 922 000 IOPS in writing. Fusion-io sells its novelties from 5950 dollars (!). The actual availability is expected at the end of November.

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Express ST2: Finally an affordable USB 3.0 key?

SuperTalent offers a little sister to its key USB 3.0 Express RC8.

Indeed, while the RC8 plays in the great Court (with data rates of 200 MB/s) the California firm unveils a low cost of its key version. Design is still close enough, but the "Express st2" key offers speeds significantly indented. They can at best achieve 67 MB/s read and 24 MB/s write, which is not very perfect for a key to the USB 3.0 standard that flows can "theoretically" reach 600 MB/s.

Equipped with an aluminum shell, the USB Express ST2 measures 70 x 18 x 8 mm. It exists in three versions providing respectively a capacity storage 8, 16 or 32 GB. The 8 GB model just beginning to be offered for sale. Count 20 dollars or roughly as many euros with VAT and taxes included.

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HB-VD904 Broadcom Crystal HD PCI express Mini Card AVC/VC-1/H.264 Enhanced Hardware Decoder/Accelerator

The HB-VD904 mini-PCIe full HD video hardware decoder is based on Broadcom's BCM70010/BCM70012 Crystal HD chipset. It supports real-time decoding of a single stream HD AVC/VC-1/MPEG-2/H.264 video. This add-on decoder enables most Intel Atom based PCs, netbooks and digital signage players to playback high definition video files and streaming media up to 1080p resolution. With less than 2W of power usage, this high performance and low power consumption solution reduces CPU utilization and enhances mobile and industrial platform designs. The HB-VD904 supports formats like VC-1, WMV9, WMV-HD, H.264, MPEG-2 format in any compliant resolution from QVGA up to 1920 × 1088.

Price: $49.99

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HB-VD920 Broadcom Crystal HD PCI express Mini Card AVC/VC-1/H.264 Enhanced Hardware Decoder/Accelerator

The HB-VD920 mini-PCIe full HD video hardware decoder is based on Broadcom's BCM70010/BCM70015 Crystal HD chipset. It supports real-time decoding of a single stream HD AVC/VC-1/MPEG-2/H.264 video. This add-on decoder enables most Intel Atom based PCs, netbooks and digital signage players to playback high definition video files and streaming media up to 1080p resolution. With less than 2W of power usage, this high performance and low power consumption solution reduces CPU utilization and enhances mobile and industrial platform designs. The HB-VD920 supports formats like VC-1, WMV9, WMV-HD, H.264, MPEG-2, DivX, XviD format in any compliant resolution from QVGA up to 1920 × 1080.

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