The Solidigm P44 Pro is an SK hynix Platinum P41 by one more name. That drive was the fastest drive we had actually ever before evaluated when it released and also is currently simply somewhat exceeded by the much-more-expensive Samsung 990 Pro By being under the Solidigm umbrella, the P44 Pro has accessibility to a complete software program collection as well as likewise gets here with a dramatically reduced MSRP than the Platinum P41 in all abilities.
While there are some small firmware tweaks, the general efficiency continues to be concerning the exact same with the included advantage that this drive ought to see much better worldwide accessibility. Made to take on the ideal SSDs, the P44 Pro likewise does not have a choice for a heatsink yet is or else a superb option for a lot of applications.
Requirements for Solidigm P44 Pro
| Item | 512GB | 1TB | 2TB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rates | $79.99 | $129.99 | $219.99 |
| Type Aspect | M. 2 2280 | M. 2 2280 | M. 2 2280 |
| User Interface/ Method | PCIe 4.0 x4/ NVMe 1.4 | PCIe 4.0 x4/ NVMe 1.4 | PCIe 4.0 x4/ NVMe 1.4 |
| Controller | SK hynix Aries | SK hynix Aries | SK hynix Aries |
| DRAM | SK hynix LPDDR4 | SK hynix LPDDR4 | SK hynix LPDDR4 |
| Memory | SK hynix 176L TENDER LOVING CARE | SK hynix 176L TENDER LOVING CARE | SK hynix 176L TENDER LOVING CARE |
| Consecutive Read | 7,000 MBps | 7,000 MBps | 7,000 MBps |
| Consecutive Write | 4,700 MBps | 6,500 MBps | 6,500 MBps |
| Random Read | 960,000 IOPS | 1,400,000 IOPS | 1,400,000 IOPS |
| Random Write | 1,000,000 IOPS | 1,300,000 IOPS | 1,300,000 IOPS |
| Safety And Security | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 |
| Stamina (TBW) | 500TBW | 750TBW | 1200TBW |
| Component Number | SSDPFKKW512H7X1 | SSDPFKKW010X7 | SSDPFKKW020X7 |
| Service Warranty | 5-Year | 5-Year | 5-Year |
The Solidigm P44 Pro is readily available at 512GB, 1TB, and also 2TB. This is somewhat various from the Platinum P41 which had a little bit extra overprovisioning. In method, this does not convert to any type of considerable distinction in the customer experience. It coincides quantity of flash, with simply a little bit extra readily available to the customer with the P44 Pro. Keeping some vacuum on any type of SSD is suggested and also, in day-to-day usage, there will certainly not be any type of evident distinction in between these 2 drives. The MSRP is $79.99, $129.99, and also $219.99 for the 3 launch abilities, all substantially less than the Platinum P41.
Or Else, the P44 Pro matches the requirements of the Platinum P41, with approximately 7,000/ 6,500 MBps for consecutive read and also compose. IOPS are not formally provided yet in theory it needs to strike the 1.4 million/1.3 million IOPS for read and also compose like the Platinum P41. AES-256 security is sustained as is TCG Pyrite. Solidigm backs this drive with a 5-year service warranty and also 500TB, 750TB, and also 1200TB of creates for each and every capability. This is a PCIe 4.0 drive in the M. 2 2280 type aspect yet will certainly still function excellent in a 3.0 port.
Software Application and also Add-on for Solidigm P44 Pro
The P44 Pro has 3 downloadable items of software program: the Solidigm Storage Space Vehicle Driver, the Solidigm Bootable Firmware Update Device, and also the Solidigm Storage Space Device. We covered these in our Solidigm P41 And Also evaluation with specific focus on the motorist as it enables host-managed caching (HMC) for the P41 And also.
The Bootable Firmware Update Device enables you to upgrade Solidigm SSD firmware by means of bootable USB or optical media. The Solidigm Storage space Device likewise enables the upgrading of firmware, consisting of with a command-line user interface (CLI), yet supplies a GUI that information the wellness and also attributes of the SSD.
A Closer Consider Solidigm P44 Pro
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The Solidigm P44 Pro looks nearly the same to the Platinum P41. It’s a single-sided drive with a controller, DRAM, and also 2 NAND bundles.
Some small modifications appear with the power monitoring wiring, yet such evaluation is outside the extent of this evaluation. A lot more typically, it’s feasible to have either a distinct remedy utilizing several parts or something tighter with a power monitoring incorporated circuit (PMIC). There are distinctions in regards to price and also board room called for, yet the existing PMIC supply problem possibly makes this drive’s style a little bit much easier to generate in numbers. Suppliers like Phison make their very own PMICs yet typically are accrediting out the controller too.
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For the complete technological information of SK hynix’s controller and also flash, please see our Platinum P41 evaluation. The Aries is an effective controller that increased IOPS efficiency to brand-new elevations, possibly just defeated by Samsung’s Pascal on the 990 Pro. This degree of efficiency is amazing for a customer drive, yet future growths such as Microsoft’s DirectStorage will certainly be extra requiring on SSDs.
Solidigm is utilizing SK hynix’s LPDDR4 for the drive’s DRAM cache with 2GB of memory being plenty for a 2TB drive. We such as seeing this quantity of DRAM, and also anything that can supply a little bit of power cost savings is likewise welcome.
The flash corresponds that discovered in the Platinum P41: 176-layer Tender Loving Care. This is generationally updated and also it will certainly be a long time prior to we see even more layers completely manufacturing because of undesirable market problems.
Solidigm likewise has its very own flash, such as the 144-layer QLC acquired from Intel on the P41 And Also, a circumstance that might puzzle some, specifically as SK hynix has actually shown 176-layer QLC with a various style. More complication is caused by the Solidigm P41 And also having a comparable name to the Platinum P41. With the P44 Pro, this lastly vanishes, yet it might be best taken a wider-circulated Platinum P41.
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