OCZ VERTEX 2 SATA II 2.5 User manual

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Based on a cutting-edge new architecture, Vertex 2 Solid State Drives deliver unprecedented performance
while maintaining an affordable storage solution for early adopters looking to update their systems with the
latest technology. OCZ designed the Vertex 2 to excel in both sequential and random read/write rates to
take your PC or notebook productivity to the next level, featuring superb 4KB random writes up to 50,000
IOPS to give a performance edge over the previous generation. Using the latest controller technology, Vertex
2 not only provides a faster, more responsive PC experience, but promotes cooler, quieter, and more
energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. Built with SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex
2 Series easily integrates into today’s mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize
performance over the drive’s lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 notebook or desktop upgrade.
D e s i g n & T e c h n o l o g y :
A p p l i c a t i o n s :
Workstation PCs
Desktop PCs
Notebooks
Part Numbers
UPC
Vertex 2 40GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX40G
842024019466
Vertex 2 50GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX50G
842024015994
Vertex 2 60GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE60G
842024018124
Vertex 2 80GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX80G
842024019442
Vertex 2 90GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE90G
842024019459
Vertex 2 100GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX100G
842024016007
Vertex 2 120GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G
842024018131
Vertex 2 160GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX160G
842024019060
Vertex 2 180GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE180G
842024019077
Vertex 2 200GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX200G
842024016014
Vertex 2 240GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE240G
842024018148
Vertex 2 400GB
OCZSSD2-2VTX400G
842024016069
Vertex 2 480GB
OCZSSD2-2VTXE480G
842024018315
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Vertex 2 40GB
Vertex 2 50-240GB
Vertex 2 400 –480GB
P E R F O R M A N C E
Max Read¹
up to 280 MB/s
up to 285 MB/s
up to 250 MB/s
Max Write¹
up to 270 MB/s
up to 275 MB/s
up to 240 MB/s
Sustained Write²
up to 200 MB/s
up to 250 MB/s
up to 200 MB/s
4KB Random Write³
45,000 IOPS
50,000 IOPS
22,500 IOPS
Seek Time
0.1 ms
0.1 ms
0.1 ms
P H Y S I C A L
Capacities
40GB, 50GB, 60GB, 80GB, 90GB, 100GB, 120GB, 160GB, 180GB, 200GB, 240GB, 400GB, 480GB
NAND Components
Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface
SATA II / 3Gbps
Form Factor
2.5 Inch
Controller
SandForce 1222
Dimensions (L x W x H)
99.8 x 69.63 x 9.3 mm
Weight
77g
E N V I R O N M E N T A L
Power Consumption
Idle: 0.5 Watts Active: 2 Watts
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature
-45°C ~ +85°C
Shock Resistance
1500G
Certifications
RoHS, CE, FCC
R E L I A B I L I T Y
MTBF
2 million hours
ECC Recovery
Up to 24 bytes correctable per 512-byte sector
Product Health Monitoring
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART)
C O M P A T I B I L I T Y
Serial ATA (SATA)
Fully compliant with Serial ATA International Organization: Serial ATA Revision 2.6. Fully compliant with
ATA/ATAPI-7 Standard Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Operating System
Windows XP 32-Bit and 64-Bit; Windows Vista 32-Bit & 64 Bit; Windows 7 32-Bit and 64-Bit;
Linux, Mac OSX (Qualified at Apple Labs)
Power Requirements
Standard SATA Power Connector
A D D I T I O N A L F E A T U R E S
Performance Optimization
TRIM (requires OS support)
System Integration
Bundled with 3.5" desktop adapter bracket
Service & Support
3-Year Warranty, Toll-Free Tech Support, 24 Hour Forum Support, Firmware Updates
¹ Maximum Sequential Speeds are determined using ATTO
² Sustained transfer rate is measured using Iometer 2008, Queue Depth 32, 128KB
³ Small file I/O performance is measured using Iometer 2008, Queue Depth 32, 4KB Aligned
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M e c h a n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s :
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