SMART Modular HRS-T5E: A Ruggedized SATA SSD with AES-XTS 256

SMART Modular has introduced one of the industry’s first ruggedized SSDs based on 3D TLC NAND memory. Aimed at industrial and military customers, the high-reliability 2.5-inch SATA drive incorporates a plethora of features to improve the drive's overall security and operational tolerances.

SMART Modular’s HRS-T5E is a 2.5-inch SATA SSD that is based on an unknown controller that's paired with modern 3D TLC NAND, allowing the drives to go up to 4 TB in (raw) capacity. The manufacturer says that the HRS-T5E is reliable enough for read-intensive applications, such as flight data recorders, surveillance systems, and sensor data capture. Meanwhile for customers who need a ruggedized drive more suitable for heavy writing as well, the company also offers the HRS-T5E in pseudo-SLC (pSLC) configurations, which come in capacities up to 1280 GB.

As part of the Smart Rugged family of products, SMART Modular’s HRS-T5E SSD can be configured with numerous advanced (or optional) security capabilities. This includes Security Data Elimination Technology (SDET), AES-XTS 256-bit encryption, OPAL 2.0 compliance, and power loss protection. The drives are also designed to meet (or rather, survive) MIL-STD-810G standards for mechanical durability.

As for performance, SMART's new drive offers typical performance for a modern SATA SSD. Read speeds are rated for up to 550 MB/s, while write speeds go up to 535 MB/s. As for endurance, SMART Modular says that the TLC SSD can handle up to 2,100 total drive writes.

SMART Modular will start shipments of its new HRS-T5E SSDs in the near future. Pricing will depend on the configuration and features ordered.

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Source: SMART Modular