In Control with Solid-State Drives

As a business owner, you should always keep an eye out for new technologies and devices that can be beneficial to your company. One new device that is truly worth getting is the solid-state drive. Solid-state drives are now widely used by businesses because they have been proven to be effective in increasing productivity.

solidstateHere is a look at some of the benefits of using solid-state drives….

What are Solid-State Drives?

Also called electronic disk, a solid-state drive is a device that stores data persistently with the use of integrated circuit assemblies as memory. It does not contain an actual disk or a drive motor for spinning a disk, and it has no moving components, which distinguishes it from floppy disks and hard disk drives. Presently, most solid-state drives feature NAND-based flash memory for retaining data without power.

Although the prices of solid-state drives have fallen significantly over time, they are still about seven or eight times costlier per unit of storage than hard disk drives.

Benefits of Solid-State Drives

Increase Productivity

A solid-state drive allows you to access your data almost instantaneously, and it can help your computer boot and transfer files faster, and provide a quicker overall computing experience than a hard disk drive. A hard disk drive is only able to access data fast when it is close to the read/write head, whereas every part of a solid-state drive can be accessed simultaneously.

Additionally, a solid-state drive can deliver performance that is 100 times greater than that of a hard disk drive. An increase in computing efficiency and performance can boost productivity significantly.

Reduce Costs

As the following article notes, cost reduction is one of the main benefits that justify the purchase of solid-state drives. Solid-state drives can help your company save money in several ways.

First of all, they are more durable than hard disk drives. Hard disk drives are made up of moving components, which make them more vulnerable to shock and damage.

Solid-state drives, on the other hand, feature a non-mechanical NAND flash that is mounted on circuit boards, and they can resist shocks of up to 1,500g/0.5ms. Since they are more durable, they enable you to save on repair and replacement costs.

Also, solid-state drives are highly energy-efficient. They use less than 2W of energy at peak load, whereas hard disk drives consume 6W. This means lower energy bills, longer battery life for notebooks and reduced power strain on system.

Other Benefits

Another benefit of using solid-state drives is that they are light and easy to carry. A flash-based solid-state drive weighs only 77g, while a hard disk drive weighs 752.5g. It is especially beneficial to use solid-state drives if you and your employees need to travel frequently. Since they are quieter and cooler, solid-state drives also provide a more pleasant computing experience.

Although solid-state drives are significantly more expensive than hard disk drives, they are worth investing in because they are more cost-efficient in the long run.

For the best results, it is advisable that you purchase solid-state drives that are made by reputable manufacturers.
