Next generation client SSD is optimized for notebook and desktop PC applications

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the new SG6 series, their latest client SSD to feature 64-layer, 3-bit-per-cell TLC BiCS FLASH to deliver better transfer speeds and power efficiency. This family of SSDs is designed for mainstream desktops and notebooks, consumer upgrades, as well as applications needing data security. With increased performance over the prior generation, the device features the latest SATA technology to deliver up to 550MB/s sequential read and 535MB/s sequential write[4], and up to 100,000 and 85,000 random read/write IOPS delivering enhanced application performance. Furthermore, compared to its previous generation, active power consumption was decreased by up to 40% enabling increased battery life for mobile computing. "The Toshiba SG6 SATA SSD series is ideal for mainstream PCs and consumer upgrades, delivering enhanced transfer speed performance and power efficiency", comments Paul Rowan, general manager at Toshiba Electronics Europe, SSD Business Unit. "This latest SSD series shows Toshiba's commitment to provide its customers with the most suitable SSD solutions to meet market demand."