OCZ Releases Firmware Enhancement for Vertex 4 SSDs

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 7, 2012 - 8:48 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com OCZ has just released a new firmware (v1.4RC) that improves sequential read and write speeds (random read and write speeds haven’t changed) of its Vertex 4 series of SSD drives. In the tables below, compare the speeds before and after the v1.4RC firmware installation. 128 GB Model v1.4RC Firmware Before After Max Read 535 MB/s 550 MB/s Max Write 200 MB/s 420 MB/s 256 GB Model v1.4RC Firmware Before After Max Read 535 MB/s 550 MB/s Max Write 380 MB/s 465 MB/s 512 GB Model v1.4RC Firmware Before After Max Read 535 MB/s 550 MB/s Max Write 475 MB/s 475 MB/s Most notably, v1.4RC firmware more than doubles sequential write performance of the 128 GB model and boosts the 256 GB model from 380 MB/s to 465 MB/s. The v1.4RC firmware will be available today via the company's website. OCZ is also expanding its Vertex 4 series with the introduction of the 64 GB model, which will become available over the next few weeks. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark Article | Comments (0)

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