eBook: Commercial vs Industrial SSD Storage - Advantech
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This guidebook discusses the differences between commercial and industrial storage, focusing on flash memory and SSDs. It outlines applications, specifications, and key considerations for selecting appropriate storage solutions for consumer versus mission-critical industrial uses. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of performance, endurance, and security in SSD selection for various applications.
eBook: Commercial vs Industrial SSD Storage - Advantech
- 1. Commercial vs Industrial A Guidebook for Designers- by Designers Selecting the Right Storage for You
- 2. What is Flash Memory? As technology continuously advances, the demands for greater density and better performance with flash memory become large as well. Most importantly, flash memory is no longer a component that resides only in your computer – It could act as a photo album or a file cabinet that stores all your personal treasures or business portfolios.Flash memory is a non-volatile storage element that can be electrically programmed, re- programmed and erased. The purpose of this guide is to share insights on industrial vs commercial storage and assist you to make an informed buying decisions during the selection process. 1
- 3. 2 SSD in Consumer Market
- 4. SSD in Consumer Market 3 Common Usage and Applications Some common uses of SSD in consumer market are often found in personal or office usage such as office desktop PC, laptops, handheld devices, cameras, or professional gaming consoles. A wide range of these tech gadgets need SSD but not necessary the performance.
- 5. SSD in Consumer Market Fast Moving SSD in consumer market area usually selected based on personal needs or preferences of the customer. The trend found in this space is the quick adoption of different models as soon as the latest and greatest version releases. This customer base is brand agnostic and only focuses on the latest technology. 4
- 6. SSD in Consumer Market 5 Limitations Consumers expect lower costs in consumer market compared to industrial storage. But the trade-off is the low endurance and stability level of the product. The range of available specifications on the market and the technical support is limited. $
- 7. Key Takeaways Selections can be very diversified and changes all the time Less BOM control of certain product Less product technical support 6 SSD in Consumer Market
- 8. 8 SSD in Industrial Market
- 9. SSD for Industrial Usage 7 Common Usage and Applications SSD for industrial usages require more rugged specifications to meet harsh requirements found in mission-critical applications such as data centers, aerospace & defense , machine automation, in-vehicle computing and medical devices.
- 10. SSD for Industrial Usage 8 Longevity Most of the case, projects for these industrial applications undergoes an intensive verification process that can take up to anywhere between 12-36 months. After approval, all components are permanently set. These types of projects sometimes require 5- 10 years support and so products with long longevity support are needed.
- 11. SSD for Industrial Usage Reading & Writing Durability Applications such as real-time broadcast rendering and recording have intense reading and writing behavior. Write intensity and frequency need storage with high endurance capability for flawless product delivery and smooth 24/7 operations. 9
- 12. SSD for Industrial Usage Security Most SSD found in mission-critical applications process sensitive information so advanced security features are necessary to protect the data against viruses and hackers. 10
- 13. SSD for Industrial Usage Key Takeaways Product longevity with clear roadmap and revision control Selection of different grades of product configuration (wide temperature support, high endurance…) Advanced security functions and capability of technical support 11
- 14. Ask the Expert! Pres Lee SQFlash Product Manager Advantech What is the top concern for design engineers when selecting storage? The major concerns of SSD selection are frequently about the performance, endurance, and temperature range. SQFlash has a wide selection of the above factors including different Flash technologies. Most importantly, we offer adequate software utility for our partners to evaluate their applications and to select suitable SSD solutions. How does Advantech support customer for SSD Design-in? To select the between the most cost-effective SSD solution or the most optimize SSD for performance can sometimes be very tricky. Advantech has a global application engineering team to help our customers select the right solution for their application . Along with our strong backend ECO-system partners, we will always allocate proper resources to work on your issue or to meet your expectation on applying certain SQFlash features. What is M.2, and in your opinion, what is the trend of this interface? M.2, aka NGFF, is a form factor series that features various dimensions and pin defines. Form factor is thin and compact so it is very suitable for consumer laptops or even some tablets. Advantech supports off-the-shelf 2280 / 2260 / 2242 for SATA interface and 2280 for PCIe interface. However, because of the wide range of form factors, it is hard to say if any one of them can be the next industrial standard. In the upcoming few years, we believe mSATA will still be the mainstream in industrial applications. 12
- 15. Harnessing Business Intelligence to Deliver Industrial Grade Reliability 13 High performance Quad-core CPU SQFlash 830 / 910S / 910C product series Random Access Sequential Performance What's more, the whole product series comes with our SQFlash utility with McAfee Anti-virus built-in to provide an ultimate security solution for software protection, data security, and internal encryption—helping you build a more secure system with minimal effort. Developing a Secure Technology Advantech industrial SSD empowered by enterprise class quad-core controller IC which provides streamlined performance even when the disk is highly occupied. SQFlash also featured excellent flexibility on adapting different field applications, which supports Design-in service for optimizing SSD performance in different vertical markets such as surveillance and aerospace. * Performance based on 910C PCIe series
- 16. Harnessing Business Intelligence to deliver Industrial Grade Reliability 14 • Data Access Control • Application Security • Quick Erase Within 10 Milliseconds DATA SECURITY • Internal AES-256 encryption • Disk Access Authentication • Write & Read Protect • Preserved GPIO Functions HARDWARE PROTECTION • Life Monitoring • SSD Internal Error Checking • S.M.A.R.T. Raw Data • McAfee integration MONITORING Learn More Online
- 17. At a Glance: Storage Comparison Table 15 Commercial Industrial Usage Fulfills single personal usage Specific Vertical Market Applications PC / laptop / handhelds / gadgets Mission-critical applications found in automation, in- vehicle computing, surveillance, medical devices, etc. Limitations Lack of quality control and no longevity commitment, less BOM control Popular form factors found in consumer space takes longer time to standardize for industrial market Trends • Diversified selection in the same category • Rapid product change based on latest technology • Longevity and revision control • Durability and Stability for industrial purpose Advanced Features Limited Security & encryption features, write & protect, and emergency erase Support Less product technical support Strong technical support
- 18. Take the Next Step Advantech offers a complete product selection of storage modules providing seamless product integrations to build systems faster. For more information about how Advantech can help businesses solve tough storage problems in the industrial market, visit us online at: select.advantech.com/ssd/en-eu/ ADVANTECH EUROPE BV Ekkersrijt 5708 Science Park, Eindhoven 5692 ER Son - The Netherlands CONTACT ADVANTECH 0800 2426 8081 [email protected] SQFlash is verified with all Advantech platforms and fully tested in rugged environments to ensure its high compatibility and reliability. It provides 3-year longevity and at least 15-month lifecycle to service long design-in schedules for embedded projects. Commitment to Premium Quality & Longevity SHOP ONLINE NOW buy.advantech.eu Contact your local Advantech Consultant Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece Chiara Geroli [email protected] +39 02 9544 96 02 UK, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe Simon Purslove [email protected] +49 (0) 89 12599 1022