Patriot Memory's Pyro SATA III brings cutting-edge SandForce processor to the performance segment

👤by Tim Harmer Comments 📅03.08.2011 19:10:45


PRESS RELEASE



FREMONT, CALIF., USA – August 3rd, 2011 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and enthusiast computer products, today expanded their new line up of SATA III solid-state drives with the launch of its new Pyro line powered by SandForce’s® new SF-2281 SSD processor. The Patriot Memory Pyro series raises the bar on what’s expected from performance class SSD drives delivering enterprise-like performance to consumer desktops and notebooks.

The Pyro series utilizes the new SandForce® SF-2281 processor enabling it to eclipse previous mid-tier SSD performance scores with up to a blazingly-fast 550MB/s sequential read and up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds provided through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The Pyro series will feature a standard 2.5-inch form factor for compatibility with notebooks and select desktops and will ship with the latest 3.1.9 firmware

The Patriot Memory Pyro will continue to aggressively expand on what consumers can expect out of performance class solid state drives.” Says William Lai, Patriot Memory’s Product Manager. “With near enterprise level performance by utilizing the new SandForce® SF-2281, coupled with Patriot Memory's reputation; Pyro will deliver unmatched price per performance."

General details

* New Patriot Pyro series SSDs
* 60GB, 120GB, & 240GB capacities
* SandForce® SF-2281 SSD processor
* SATA 6.0 Gbps interface
* Up to 550MB/s sequential read speeds
* Up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds
* Up to 85K 4K random write IOPS
* TRIM Support


For more information on the Pyro and other Patriot Memory products visit PatriotMemory.com


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