SSDs
Spindle-free storage devices
SSDs are solid-state drives—data storage devices that use flash memory rather than the spinning magnetic disks of traditional hard drives.
With no moving parts, SSDs are faster, quieter, more durable, and less prone to mechanical failure: Upgrading to an SSD made my old laptop feel new again.
They've largely replaced hard drives in laptops and are standard in modern computers.
Rate of motion
- latencyDelay in system response
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- readComprehend written language
write · sequential · random · responsiveness · snappy · fast · quick · benchmark
Negated-and logic operation
- TLCAffectionate attention, abbreviated
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- controllerDevice directing a system
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
TRIM · transistors · microchip · silicon · non-volatile
Maximum amount containable
- terabyteTrillion-byte measure
- gigabyteData storage unit
- petabyteQuadrillion bytes measured
- driveOperate a vehicle
internal · external · portable · backup · archive · volume · partition · diskless
Sustained effort capacity
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- longevityDuration of existence
- robustnessResistance to failure
- lifespanTotal existence duration
speed
Rate of motion
- latencyDelay in system response
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
read · write · sequential · random · responsiveness · snappy · fast · quick · benchmark · sustained
NAND
Negated-and logic operation
- TLCAffectionate attention, abbreviated
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- controllerDevice directing a system
firmware · TRIM · transistors · microchip · silicon · non-volatile
capacity
Maximum amount containable
drive · internal · external · portable · backup · archive · volume · partition · diskless · primary
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- longevityDuration of existence
- robustnessResistance to failure
NVMe
Storage communication standard
- SATASerial disk interface
- USBDevice connection standard
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
- tech equipmentcomputers, laptops, desktops, monitors, keyboards
- data storagehard drive, hard drives, backup, gigabyte, flash drives
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- Samsung productssmartphones, TVs, televisions, monitors, tablets
- density conceptscompactness, compression, concentration, crowding, packed
SSDsHDDs
Magnetic data storage devices
hard disk drives · hard drives · tape drives · floppy disks · optical drives
- external SSDDetachable solid-state storage
- portable SSDCompact external solid-state storage