Flash-Based SSDs offer accelerated read/write performance.

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Offering 100 or 200 GB capacity, Inferno series is based on SF-1200 processor series and offers optimized transfer speed, system responsiveness, boot time, and application loading time. Solid-state drives (SSDs), paired with screened MLC NAND Flash, deliver respective sequential read and write speeds of 285 and 275 MBps. Also, SandForce DuraClass(TM) technology provides endurance and reliability through write technology and wear leveling.



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Patriot Collaborates with SandForce® to Introduce High-Performance Inferno SSD



Inferno SSDs offer exceptional speed and TRIM support using SF-1222 SSD Processor

Fremont, California, USA - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash and computer peripheral solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the Inferno series to its family of solid-state-drives (SSDs). The Inferno series of SSD offer blazing fast transfer speeds, improved system responsiveness, quicker boot times, and shorter application loading times over traditional hard disk drive storage solutions.

Patriot's Inferno series, available in 100GB and 200GB capacities, is designed around the highly acclaimed SF-1200 processor series. Paired with specially screened MLC NAND Flash the Inferno drives deliver class leading performance with sequential read and write speeds of 285MB/s and 275MB/s respectively. SandForce DuraClass(TM) technology provides enhanced endurance and reliability by an average of 20x over traditional SSD controllers through innovative write technology and Wear Leveling.

"The Inferno series of SSDs are the fastest and most exciting that Patriot has yet brought to market," states Les Henry, Vice President of Engineering at Patriot. "We have been pleased to work with SandForce to bring these enterprise level SSDs to the mainstream market at a fraction of the costs. We are very impressed with the performance numbers based on the SandForce SSD Processor. This solution fits well with our objective of offering the latest technology and best performance in our product lineup."

"Patriot is well known for delivering high-performance memory and solid state drive solutions to the enthusiast market. It was natural for SandForce to work closely with Patriot in developing a SSD solution which offers incredible performance and reliability," said Thad Omura, VP of Marketing at SandForce. "The SandForce SF-1222 SSD processor brings a level of performance sure to please the early adopters in the PC enthusiast crowd that Patriot caters to so well"

The Inferno family of SSDs are durable and reliable, with a unique aluminum housing to minimize typical wear and tear and with NAND memory at their core, there are no moving parts to fail, or be damaged from daily use in portable computing solutions. The Inferno family of SSDs provide incredible performance, reliability and a 5-year warranty. Each Inferno SSD ships with a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter simplifying installation into desktop PCs.
Family   Capacity   Model #           UPC         Controller   Read speed   Write speed   Warranty
Inferno 200GB PI200GS25SSDR 0879699009591 SF-1222 285MB/s 275MB/s 5 years
Inferno 100GB PI100GS25SSDR 0879699009607 SF-1222 285MB/s 275MB/s 5 years

For more information about Patriot's products and solutions, please contact your Patriot Sales Representative or visit www.patriotmemory.com.

About Patriot Memory:
Patriot Memory designs, manufactures and markets high performance, enthusiast memory modules, flash products, and computing technologies. Patriot products have become world renown for their extreme performance, reliability and innovation. Patriot Memory sells its products through original equipment manufacturers, retailers, e-tailers and distributors throughout the world with operations in North America, Asia and Europe. Patriot Memory's parent company, PDP Systems, Inc., was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA.

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Patriot Memory
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