SSD Overview
SSD is the short form for solid state drive, which is a storage drive. SSD uses integrated circuits compiled together to store data and information continuously using flash memory.
Solid-state drives store data in semiconductor cells and each cell can store 1 to 4 bits of data. It enables the computer to work faster and the information can be stored safely in the drive as a backup.
But, as time progresses, the demand in SSDs have declined due to the availability of other storage devices.
Characteristics of an SSD
Efficiency and provision of a Cache layer
SSD’s are most efficient in distributed computing environment, the drive provides a building block for a cache layer which for the time being stores large volumes of requests by the users. This minimizes the system's response time for the user.
Beneficial for Various industries
Organizations that can highly benefit from this include telecom companies, film/video editing firms and media streaming.
These SSD’s can be used with any lightweight laptop to increase its efficiency and storage capacity.
Flash-based solid state drives are the most efficient and high performance as it is the fastest and most accurate.
Performance, read up and write up speeds
The performance measures used on CD's, floppy disks are also used on SSD’s. It can have a maximum speed to read up to 550MB/S and maximum speed to write up to 420MB/S, offering high capacity, stability and improved performance and ensures better data safety.
Companies maufacturing SSDs
There are many companies manufacturing SSDs such as samsung, ADATA, addlink, Gigabyte, HIKVision, intel, lexar and western digital.
Prices and Availability of SSDs in Pakistan
Over time the usage and prices of SSDs have declined but they are still being manufactured with advancements.
In pakistan SSD’s are imported and their price range varies based on their data storing capacity, efficiency in performance and reliability.
Their storage capacities can range from 16GB to 4TB.
SSD’s are a convenient way to store data and make space in the RAM of the computer for having faster and better performance.