“There is a rise in demand for higher capacities and greater performance when it comes to storage devices as consumers, today, are producing, sharing and using more high resolution files, which include graphic intensive games and 4K videos,” said Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President, IT and Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

“Samsung continues to lead the move toward multi-terabyte SSDs with the introduction of Samsung 860 QVO, delivering fast performance, exceptional speed, reliability and value to more consumers around the world,” he added.

Mainstream PC users handling large multi-media content often need to upgrade their PC’s storage to improve everyday computing experience. The 860 QVO fits perfectly into most standard laptops or desktops as it is based on the commonly used SATA interface and 2.5-inch form factor. Also, by offering both high capacity and performance in a single affordable drive, the 860 QVO eliminates the need for the use of a combination of SSD and an HDD for booting and storage.

Featuring sequential read and write speeds of up to 550 megabytes per second (MB/s) and 520 MB/s, respectively, the 860 QVO achieves the same level of performance as today’s 3-bit MLC SSD, thanks to Samsung’s latest 4-bit V-NAND and the proven MJX controller. The drive is also integrated with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which helps to accelerate speeds while maintaining high performance for longer periods of time.

For optimal reliability, Samsung provides a total byte written based on a thorough analysis of consumers’ SSD usage patterns: a three-year limited warranty or up to 1,440 terabytes written (TBW) for the 4TB version, and 720 TBW and 360 TBW for the 2TB and 1TB versions, respectively.

The 860 QVO will be available in India from Jan 2019, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at INR 11,249 for the 1TB model, INR 18,749 for 2TB Model and INR 37,499 for 4 TB model.

Key Specifications

Samsung’s new SSD portfolio will raise the bar for efficiency compared to legacy storage systems, requiring fewer servers and reduced power and cooling for a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The new lineup delivers better Quality of Service (QoS) for SMBs by reducing latency and lowering data delays. The entire lineup provides enhanced reliability and endurance for 24/7 operation, backed by a 5-year limited warranty and optimal Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) ratings.

“SMBs want solutions which are value for money and the right fit to their specific business needs. With our strong legacy in technology innovation and OEM engineering expertise, we have brought this simple, yet optimized SSD line up, which is future-proof when it comes to addressing today’s super computer trends,” said Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President, IT and Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

The comprehensive, new SSD lineup includes the following solutions to meet the widest range of SMB data storage needs:

• The 860 DCT is designed for servers requiring SSD-levels of sustained performance and is suitable for various applications including content delivery networks. It allows for a lower TCO compared to hard disk drives (HDDs) and offers high capacities up to 4TB. The 860 DCT is the perfect solution for content delivery network systems and comes with a 20 DWPD rating.
• The 883 DCT is designed for servers used to safeguard critical data, including power loss protection and end-to-end data protection. It offers a high QoS under the SATA interface and will be available in a number of capacities ranging from 240GB to 3.84TB at a 0.8 DWPD rating.
• The 983 DCT is a high-performance solution for servers using an NVMe interface, which allows for blazing-fast speeds and high responsiveness. It comes in two form factors – 2.5-inch and M.2 – and will deliver sequential read/write speeds of up to 3,400/2,200 MB/s (2.5-inch) and 3,000/1,430 MB/s (M.2). The 983 DCT is ideal for real-time big data analytics applications and comes with a 0.8 DWPD rating.
• The 983 ZET is a powerful cache memory solution that offers a new level of performance with ultra-low latency, high level of QoS, breakthrough speeds and high reliability. It is the perfect storage solution for read cache applications such as hybrid caching servers and NoSQL DB, and it comes with a 10 DWPD rating.

All of Samsung’s new Data Center SSDs integrate with the advanced Samsung SSD Toolkit, which allows for efficient and simple maintenance – firmware updates, data erasure, over-provisioning setup and disk status information.

The new lineup will start from INR 9,599 going up to INR 2,01,299.

Key Specifications

		860 DCT	883 DCT	983 DCT	983 ZET
Interface		SATA 6Gbps	SATA 6Gbps	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2
Form Factor		2.5-inch 7mmT	2.5-inch 7mmT	2.5-inch 7mmT(U.2) , M.2 (22110)	AIC (HHHL half height, half length)
Hardware	NAND	Samsung V-NAND	Samsung V-NAND	Samsung V-NAND	Samsung Low Latency V-NAND
	CTRL	MARU	MARU	Phoenix	Phoenix
	DRAM	4GB LPDDR4 (3.84TB) 2GB LPDDR4 (1.92TB) 1GB LPDDR4 (960GB)	4GB LPDDR4 (3.84TB) 2GB LPDDR4 (1.92TB) 1GB LPDDR4  (960GB) 512MB LPDDR4 (480GB, 240GB)	3GB LPDDR4 (1.92TB) 1.5GB LPDDR4  (960GB)	1.5GB LPDDR4
Capacity1		3.84TB, 1.92TB, 960GB	3.84TB, 1.92TB, 960GB, 480GB, 240GB	1.92TB, 960GB	960GB, 480GB
Seq. Read/Write2		Up to 550/520 MB/s	Up to 560/520 MB/s (480GB-3.84TB) Up to 560/320 MB/s (240GB)	Up to 3,400/2,200 MB/s (2.5-inch 1.92TB) Up to 3,300/1,300 MB/s (2.5-inch 960GB) Up to 3,000/1,430 MB/s (M.2 1.92TB) Up to 3,000/1,200 MB/s (M.2 960GB)	Up to 3,400/3,000 MB/s
Power Loss Protection		Not provided	Provided	Provided	Provided
Data encryption		Class 0 (AES 256)	Class 0 (AES 256)	Class 0 (AES 256), TCG/Opal	Class 0 (AES 256), TCG/Opal
Total Bytes Written3		Up to 1,396TB (3.84TB) Up to 698TB (1.92TB) Up to 349TB (960GB)	Up to 5,466TB (3.84TB) Up to 2,733TB (1.92TB) Up to 1,366TB (960GB) Up to 683TB (480GB) Up to 341TB (240GB)	Up to 2,733TB (1.92TB) Up to 1,366TB (960GB)	Up to 17.52PB (960GB) Up to 7.44PB (480GB)
Warranty4		Up to 5-year limited warranty	Up to 5-year limited warranty	Up to 5-year limited warranty	Up to 5-year limited warranty
DWPD		0.2	0.8	0.8	10.0 (960GB) 8.5 (480GB)

* 1 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes, 1GB = 1,000,000,000 Bytes, Unformatted Capacity. User accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

* 2 For detail test conditions, please refer to each product’s respective data sheet.
*860 DCT, 883 DCT: Performance measured using FIO 2.18 with queue depth 32, Z270 Intel SATA 6G port. Measurements are performed on whole LBA range. Write cache enabled. Performance vary depending on capacity.
*983 DCT: Based on PCI Express Gen3 x4, Random performance measured using FIO 2.7 in CentOS6.6 (kernel 3.14.29) with 4KB (4,096 bytes) of data transfer size in queue depth 32 by 4 workers and Sequential performance with 128KB (131,072 bytes) of data transfer size in queue depth 32 by 1 worker. Actual performance may vary depending on use conditions and environment. 1 MB/sec = 1,000,000 bytes/sec was used in sequential performance
*983 ZET: Based on PCI Express Gen3 x4, Random performance measured using FIO in CentOS 7.0 with queue depth 32 by 4 workers and Sequential performance with queue depth 32 by 1 worker. Actual performance may vary depending on use conditions and environment. 1 MB/sec = 1,000,000 bytes/sec was used in sequential performance

* 3 TBW(Total byte written) is measured while running 100 % random 4 KB writes across the entire SSD (TBW = DWPD x 365 x 3 x User capacity)
*All documented endurance test results are obtained in compliance with JESD218 Standards. Please visit www.jedec.org for detailed information on JESD218 Standards

* 4 For 5-years warranty case, please contact your local Samsung sales representative.

* 5 The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.

The 970 EVO will be offered in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, and the 970 PRO in 512GB and 1TB capacities. The 970 PRO and EVO will be available for purchase worldwide starting May 2018, with retail prices starting INR 29,000 and INR 10,500, respectively.

“The new line up is aimed at consumers looking for ground breaking performance, unparalleled speed, superior reliability, system design flexibilities and high power efficiency while processing massive volumes of data including 3D, 4K graphics work, high-end games and data analytics. These latest SSD offerings further reinforce our commitment towards bringing in meaningful innovations in the SSD space and drive growth of the overall memory industry for years to come,” said Mr. Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President, IT & Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

The Samsung 970 PRO and EVO are designed based on the M.2 form factor standard and with the latest PCIe Gen 3×4 lane interface. The 970 series maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth, delivering unparalleled performance for processing large volumes of data, including 3D, 4K graphics work, high-end games and data analytics.

Ground Breaking Performance

The 970 PRO enables sequential read speed of up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speed of up to 2,700 MB/s, while the EVO features sequential read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and sequential write speed of up to 2,500 MB/s. The sequential write speeds represent an enhancement of up to 30 percent over the previous generation, thanks to Samsung’s latest V-NAND technology and the newly designed Phoenix controller. The 970 EVO, in particular, utilizes the Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which uses a large buffer size of up to 78GB to enable faster write speeds.

Superior Reliability

In addition to the advancements in performance levels, the 970 PRO and EVO deliver exceptional endurance and reliability. Featuring a five-year warranty[5], or up to 1,200 terabytes written – 50 percent higher than those provided for the previous generation [7]– the 970 PRO and EVO are built to last. The Dynamic Thermal Guard technology safeguards against overheating by automatically monitoring and maintaining optimal operating temperatures, while a heat spreader and new nickel-coated controller further lower the SSD temperatures.

System Design Flexibility

The 970 PRO and EVO also provide greater system design flexibility for the high-performance computing systems. Offering a variety of high capacity options in a compact M.2 (2280) form factor – including the single-sided 2TB EVO model – the 970 series enables convenient storage expansion across a wide range of computing devices.

The newest additions to the world’s best-selling SSD series* have been engineered with Samsung’s latest V-NAND technology to handle everything from everyday computing to heavy workloads with ease, offering users the perfect combination of speed, endurance and compatibility. Check out the SSD robots’ epic training montage in the video below.

*Sources: NPD (US data from Jan. 2015 to Oct. 2017) and GfK (EU5 data from Jan. 2015 to Sep. 2017, China data from Jan. 2016 to Sep. 2017)

Samsung India, the country’s biggest and most trusted consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of 860 PRO and 860 EVO solid state drives (SSDs), the most up-to-date additions to the company’s SATA interface lineup.

860 PRO and 860 EVO are aimed at consumers who require fast, reliable performance across various applications, from everyday computing to heavy workloads and graphic-intensive operations. Building on the successful launch of the 850 PRO and 850 EVO – the industry’s first consumer SSDs with Vertical-NAND technology – the 860 PRO and 860 EVO achieve industry-leading performance for SATA SSDs, offering enhancements in speed, reliability, compatibility and capacity.

“The products offer unmatched solid state flash storage experience for both consumers and business professionals alike. The fast, enduring performance of the 860 PRO is designed for creators, IT professionals, and gamers using workstations, NAS, or high-end computing. The 860 EVO boosts everyday computing with speed, endurance, and worry-free reliability ideal for mainstream PCs and laptops. These latest SSD offerings further reinforce our commitment towards bringing in meaningful innovations in the SSD space and drive growth of the overall memory industry for years to come,” said Mr. Sukesh Jain, Vice President, IT & Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

As file sizes continue to increase with high-resolution photos and 4K videos, the need for faster data transfers and sustainable high performance over a longer period of time has become paramount for users. To address this need, Samsung’s 860 PRO and 860 EVO support up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write^[1] speeds and offer unmatched reliability with an upgraded five-year limited warranty^[2], or up to 4,800 terabytes written (TBW)^[3] for the 860 PRO and up to 2,400 TBW^[4] for the 860 EVO. The new MJX controller also enables faster communication with the host system. The controller is powerful enough to handle workstation storage, while improving Linux operating system compatibility.

The 860 PRO is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB^[5] capacities, with the 4TB memory storage holding up to 114 hours and 30 minutes of 4K Ultra HD video. The 860 PRO is available in a widely compatible 2.5-inch form factor, which is ideal for PCs, laptops, workstations and NAS.

The 860 EVO come in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB^[6] capacities, in a 2.5-inch for PCs and laptops, as well as mSATA and M.2 form factors for ultra-slim computing applications. The 860 EVO has up to six times longer sustained performance than its predecessor due to enhanced Intelligent TurboWrite^[7] technology, with read and write speeds of up to 550 MB/s and 520 MB/s^[8], respectively.

The 860 PRO and 860 EVO SSDs are available from this month with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at INR 12,200 and INR 8,750, respectively.

Key Specifications

¹ Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version, system hardware and configuration. Performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark v.5.0.2 and IOmeter 1.1.0. *Test system configuration: Intel Core i5-3550 CPU @ 3.3 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz 4GB, OS – Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Chipset: ASUS P8H77-V

² Five years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty document in the package.

^{3, 4} Warrantied TBW for 860 PRO: 300 TBW for 256GB model, 600 TBW for 512GB model, 1,200 TBW for 1TB model, 2,400 TBW for 2TB model and 4,800 TBW for 4TB model. Warrantied TBW for 860 EVO: 150 TBW for 250GB model, 300 TBW for 500GB model, 600 TBW for 1TB model, 1,200 TBW for 2TB model and 2,400 TBW for 4TB model.

^{5, 6} 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label.

⁷ The TurboWrite buffer size varies based on the capacity of the SSD; 12GB for 250GB model, 22GB for 500GB model, 42GB for 1TB model and 78GB for 2/4TB. For more information on the TurboWrite, please visit www.samsungssd.com.

⁸ Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version, system hardware & configuration. Sequential write performance measurements are based on Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark v.5.0.2 and IOmeter 1.1.0. The sequential write performances after Intelligent TurboWrite region are 300 MB/s for 250/500GB and 500 MB/s for 1TB.

⁹ Terabytes Written

Samsung India Electronics today announced the launch of Samsung Portable SSD T3, a premium, palm-sized, external solid state drive (SSD) that offers multi-terabyte (TB) storage capacity. Equipped with Samsung’s proprietary Vertical NAND (V-NAND) and SSD TurboWrite technology, the T3 drive provides advanced performance, enabling consumers, content creators, business and IT professionals, to quickly and easily store and transfer large multimedia content across a variety of devices.

Representing a major step forward for external, mobile storage, SSDs offer a truly dependable and versatile solution. Samsung is leading the market by offering a new 2TB T3 SSD, along with a wide range of capacity options including 250GB, 500GB and 1TB.

“With digital content on the rise, consumers, content creators, and business professionals are in need of a high-speed, reliable and secure storage which is accessible from multiple devices such as PCs, smartphones and tablets. Samsung is leading the way in redefining and revolutionizing the external storage market with the success of Portable SSD T1 launched in 2015. We will set new benchmarks with the new Portable SSD T3 without compromising on storage capacity, style and security,” Mr. Sukesh Jain, Vice-President, Samsung India Electronics, said.

The benefit of the new Portable SSD T3 is the blazing-fast read/write speeds that facilitate quick transfer of data. It is truly an on-the-go device, which gives high flexibility to users owing to its compatibility with laptops, desktops, TVs and android devices. Thanks to its AES-256 bit hardware encryption, it is a preferred choice for transferring sensitive files. With this, users can easily manage their password settings on the move. The new portable SSDs would enrich the lives of consumers as well as enterprises from various walks of life including gamers, media, movie production, architects, and designers, among others.

The security features of the drive also make it among the safest in the world. With 256 bit hardware encryption, the T3 is safer than keeping your money in a bank.

Built for Speed

Built with the same award-winning technology as Samsung’s internal SSDs, the Portable SSD T3 saves users precious time with extremely fast read/write speeds, enabling users to plug in and quickly grab their work to present to prospective clients or partners. The drive comes with sequential read/write speeds of up to 450 megabytes per second (MB/s) with a USB 3.0 super speed interface – up to 4X faster than external HDDs. The responsiveness is as fast as internal SSD with random read/write speed up to 240X faster than external HDD.

Mobility and Durability Suited for an On-the-Go Lifestyle

With its intuitive user interface, the Samsung Portable SSD T3 is easy to set up and protect, so professionals can be assured that their original work will not fall into the wrong hands or get lost due to design, durability or reliability concerns.

With just one user-set password, the drive is safe from unwanted access, thanks to AES 256-bit hardware encryption. With no moving parts, the drive is designed for portability; it can withstand bumps and drops and users do not need to worry about the wear and tear of moving parts that can result in lost or corrupted data. It has a metal body with a shock resistant internal frame. It is shock resistant up to 1,500G and resistant up to 2 meter drop test. It has a thermal guard, which efficiently manages workload to prevent overheating.

The drive is highly secure with its AES 256-bit hardware encryption and users can secure data from unwanted access by installing password security enabling software.

Stylishly Designed for Maximum Portability

The Portable SSD T3 has a slim and compact design that makes it easy to carry anywhere. Smaller and lighter than an average business card holder, it weighs about 51 grams, designed specifically for an on-the-go lifestyle. T3 is compact, measuring 74x58x10.5 mm. It features premium aesthetics such as dark silver metal with black design and anti-scratch urethane coating, making it a sleek, fashionable choice for sophisticated and stylish users.

Increased Compatibility and Data Security

Featuring an adopted USB 3.1 Type C connection, the T3 is compatible with a wide range of USB supported devices, including the latest Android smartphones and tablets, and computers with Windows or Mac OS. Users can send data from the T3 to a PC and vice versa, access content on the T3 through mobile devices, and view the drive’s multimedia content on large-screen devices such as TVs.

T3 uses exFAT, a widely adopted file system, as its default file recognition format to create a seamless user experience. T3 also works with a brand-new complementary Samsung Portable SSD Android mobile app, which supports password changes and remaining capacity checks.

The drive has a simple set-up process for users, with one user-set password. The drive is equipped with AES 256-bit hardware encryption for the high level of security and protection across Windows, Mac and Android OS based devices. Even if the drive should fall into the wrong hands, the data stored on it would be inaccessible.

Availability

The new Portable SSD T3 will go on sale from 21st March, 2016. The price will be INR 10,999 for 250GB, INR 18,999 for 500GB, INR 37,999 for 1TB and INR 74,999 for 2TB.

Each unit of the Portable SSD T3 comes with a 3 year warranty, and is available in 250 GB, 500 GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities. The device will be available at retail stores as well as leading online stores, including Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal.

Key Specifications

Based on internal testing using a 500GB external HDD.
**Actual usable capacity may vary based on system settings. 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes
***The exact weight of the product may vary depending on each capacity model.
****Performance may vary depending on host configuration and user system environment.