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SSD Drives – Breakthrough Performance for Servers and Computers

An SSD (Solid-State Drive) is a technology that has forever changed the way data is stored. Unlike traditional HDDs, SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in extreme speed, silent operation, and high resistance to mechanical damage. At ESUS IT, we offer SSD drives optimized for a wide range of applications – from home laptops to powerful database systems.

Why upgrade from HDD to SSD?

The biggest advantage of solid-state drives is their near-instant data access time. This allows operating systems to boot within seconds and applications to run without delays.

Storage technology: SLC, MLC, TLC and QLC

The evolution of SSDs is based on storage density in Flash memory cells (3D NAND). Currently, the most popular standard is TLC SSD (3 bits per cell), offering the perfect balance between price and durability. Our range also includes ultra-endurance drives for specialized tasks as well as modern QLC modules with the highest capacities.

Types of SSDs by interface and performance

Choosing the right interface is key to unlocking the full potential of Flash memory.

• SSD SATA III: The most universal and cost-effective solution. Ideal for upgrading older laptops and desktop PCs.
• SSD SAS: A server-grade interface designed for continuous operation. SAS drives offer full-duplex data transmission, making them indispensable for Mixed Use and Write Intensive workloads.
• SSD NVMe (PCIe): Currently the fastest solution on the market. By leveraging the PCI Express bus, these drives bypass limitations of older controllers, delivering transfer speeds measured in thousands of megabytes per second.

Form factors: From 2.5-inch to M.2 and U.2

Depending on your hardware, you can choose the appropriate form factor:

• 2.5-inch (SFF): A classic format compatible with most laptops and servers.
• M.2 (2280, 22110): Compact modules mounted directly on the motherboard.
• U.2 / U.3: A server standard combining the 2.5" form factor with NVMe performance.
• HHHL (Add-in Card): Drives in the form of expansion cards installed directly into a PCIe slot.

Professional applications: SSD classification in servers

In server environments, the price of a drive is determined by its endurance, defined by parameters such as DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) or TBW (Total Bytes Written). At ESUS IT, we categorize drives based on their intended use:

1. Read Intensive (RI / VRI): For operating systems and read-heavy workloads.
2. Mixed Use (MU): For application servers and databases with mixed workloads.
3. Write Intensive (WI): For highly demanding transactional systems and logging.

Top SSD brands at ESUS IT

As IT specialists, we deliver solutions from industry leaders. You’ll find SSD drives from brands such as: Samsung, Micron, Intel (Solidigm), WD, Crucial, Kingston, and Kioxia (formerly Toshiba). We offer capacities from 240 GB up to professional-grade 8 TB, 15 TB, and larger units.