Key selling points

• Higher overall performance than 15k HDDs based on random IOPs, sustained reads and sustained writes
• Lower system maintenance because there is no need to defragment the drive
• Lower systems level acoustical emissions than systems with HDDs, especially 15k rpm HDDs
• More rugged than HDDs with respect to shock and vibration
• Typical wall power savings relative to a 15k drive is ~10W/drive (based on drive idle power and power supply at 85% efficiency. Active drive power deltas are slightly larger.)