Datamag 20 Gbps: MSI’s first external SSD up to 4 TB is magnetic 19 comments
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MSI has been offering internal NVMe SSDs in its portfolio for two years, and now the first external SSD follows. It uses USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with 20Gbps and is expected to achieve transfer rates of up to 1,600MB/s read and 1,500MB/s write. The highlight: the SSD can be attached to magnetic objects using a magnet.
With 1, 2 or 4 TB and up to 1,600 MB/s
The SSD will be available with 1, 2 and 4 TB. MSI specifies 1600/1500 MB/s for all three capacities. The weight of the aluminum-clad SSD is 81 grams.
Thanks to the circular magnet in the base, the SSD can be anchored to magnetic surfaces; MSI is focusing on its use on the iPhone Pro (Max). Notebooks are usually made of aluminum or plastic. For these systems, MSI includes a black and silver metal ring that can be glued to cover A for example.
Phison Controller
MSI uses the Phison PS2251-U18 as its controller. The chip enables “high-end USB drives” that read data sequentially at 1,900 MB/s and write at 1,700 MB/s with a storage capacity of 4 TB. Performance specifications apply when the use of 3D TLC flash memory, but the 2-channel controller can also handle cheaper but slower QLC NAND.
The MSI Datamag 20 Gbps (Image: MSI)
MSI only talks about 3D NAND in the Datamag datasheet, the exact type remains open. This also raises the question of whether the specified performance is maintained permanently or only in the so-called SLC mode.
Prices and availability
The MSI Datamag 20 Gbps will be available from specialist retailers from October. MSI will then announce pricing. The manufacturer offers a five-year warranty on the variator.
Topics: Flash Memory MSI SSD Storage Source: MSI
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