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OCZ 160GB VeloDrive C Series PCI- Express Solid State Drive

BH #OCVCPSSD160 • MFR #VDC-HHPX8-160G
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OCZ 160GB VeloDrive C Series PCI- Express Solid State Drive
Key Features
  • Offers Transfer Speed of up to 1.1 GB/s
  • Up to 125000 IOPS with 4K Random Write
  • Supports 4xSATA
  • Utilizes SF-1222 SandForce Processor
The OCZ 160GB VeloDrive C Series PCI- Express Solid State Driveoffers transfer speeds of up to 1.1 GB/s, features X8 slot low profile with full height bracket form factor, and allows up to 125000 IOPS with 4K random write. It supports 4xSATA, utilizes SF-1222 SandForce processor to deliver reliability, endurance, security, and intelligent block management and wear-leveling. Additionally, the SSD offers read speed up to 1100 MB/s and write speed up to 1010 MB/s.
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OCZ VeloDrive C Overview

The OCZ 160GB VeloDrive C Series PCI- Express Solid State Driveoffers transfer speeds of up to 1.1 GB/s, features X8 slot low profile with full height bracket form factor, and allows up to 125000 IOPS with 4K random write. It supports 4xSATA, utilizes SF-1222 SandForce processor to deliver reliability, endurance, security, and intelligent block management and wear-leveling. Additionally, the SSD offers read speed up to 1100 MB/s and write speed up to 1010 MB/s.

With the ability to run both hardware and software, the RAID mode increases the overall performance of the SSD, making it easy to accommodate existing usage models and minimizes the impact on system resources. The 160GB VeloDrive C Series PCI- Express Solid State Drive can be used for half-height or full-height system requirements as well as for low profile bracket option.

Eliminating the SATA/SAS bottleneck, the VeloDrive C Series PCI-Express SSD (160 GB) utilizes MLC NAND flash, and offers compatibility with Windows 7, XP, Vista, and Linux.

Offers transfer speed of up to 1.1 GB/s, features X8 slot low profile with full height bracket form factor and allows up to 125000 IOPS with 4K random write
Supports 4xSATA and utilizes SF-1222 SandForce processor to deliver reliability, endurance, security, and intelligent block management and wear-leveling
Offers read speed up to 1100 MB/s and write speed up to 1010 MB/s
Ability to run both hardware and software RAID mode increases the overall performance of the SSD, makes it easy to accommodate existing usage models and minimizes the impact on system resources
Can be used for half-height or full-height system requirements as well as for low profile bracket option
Eliminates the SATA/SAS bottleneck and utilizes MLC NAND flash
Offers compatibility with Windows 7, XP, Vista, and Linux
Supports storage tiering, cache tiering and ECC recovery

OCZ VeloDrive C Specs

Capacity
160 GB
Controllers
SandForce 1222 x 4
NAND
MLC (Multi-Level Cell)
Interface
PCI-Express generation 2 x 8
Form Factor
Half height, half length
MTBF
1 million hours
ECC Recovery
Up to 24 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector (RS)
Product health monitoring
SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
PCI-Express
Fully compliant with the PCIe electromechanical specification revised 2.0, and PCI-express base specification revised 2.0
Operating System
Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit;
Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit;
Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit;
Linux
Power Requirements
PCI-Express 12 V & 3.3 V
System Integration
Bootable;
Hardware/software RAID;
Full height bracket preinstalled, half height bracket included
Operating Temperature
32 to 158° F (0 to 70° C)
Ambient Temperature
32 to 131° F (0 to 55° C)
Storage Temperature
-49 to 185° F (-45 to 85° C)
Shock Resistance
1500 G
Certifications
RoHS, CE, FCC
Power Consumption
Idle: 9.5 W
Active: 10.5 W
Performance -Hardware RAID
Read Speed
up to 1100 MB/s
Write Speed
up to 1010 MB/s
I/O Per Second (IOPS)
55,000 IOPS (215 MB/s)
75,000 IOPS (290 MB/s)
4K Random read: 75,000 IOPS(290 MB/s)
4K Random write: 45,000 IOPS (175 MB/s)
Sequential Read
580 MB/s
Sequential Write
195 MB/s
Performance -Software RAID
Read Speed
up to 1100 MB/s
Write Speed
up to 1025 MB/s
I/O Per Second (IOPS)
55,000 IOPS(215 MB/s)
125,000 IOPS (485 MB/s)
4K Random Read: 90,000 IOPS (350 MB/s)
4K Random Write: 45,000 IOPS (175 MB/s)
Sequential Read
585 MB/s
Sequential Write
195 MB/s
Dimensions
6.64 x 2.7 x 0.67" (168.55 x 68.91 x 17.14 mm)
Weight
0.29 lb (0.13 kg)

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