I have some questions below with respect to hardware compatibility of dellhp branded enterprise ssds. Mar 18, 20 the above table represents the current listing of intels ssd products, with the sole exception the 325 series which uses a different, msata connector. The intel ssd 520 series was released in february, and a month later, sandy bridge ep was released. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel. Right off the hop, this makes the 330 one of the lowest prices for new release ssds we have seen of this configuration. Offered in the most popular capacities 60gb, 120gb, 180gb and 240gb, the intel ssd. Intel solid state drive ssd firmware update version. The reason im here is the sdd seems to slowdown after i run the the toolbox trim optimizer. May 12, 2012 intel is currently running a rebate program on their intel 330 60gb and intel 330 180gb models. Intel firmware updates are also very easy download a bootable.
The other version is to replace the optical drive with a smaller ssd, 120gb and a lower cost, like the new intel 330 series. The intel 330 has a three year warranty, instead of the five years you get with 520 ssd. Updates intel ssd 320 series firmware specific to lenovo systems to the most current. We compared the 180gb intel ssd 335 against the samsung 840 pro series 256gb and. Intel sata solidstate drive firmware update tool 1. The interesting part here is whether this is hardware or firmware related. Intel solidstate drives intel ssds continue to evolve with the intel ssd 500 family. Apr 05, 2012 the other version is to replace the optical drive with a smaller ssd, 120gb and a lower cost, like the new intel 330 series. First things first, everything seems to work fine i made a clean install of mavericks on the ssd, and the imac now. Wiping volume data to prevent future accidental probing failed. Aug 01, 2012 intel doesnt quantify the difference in endurance between the nand used on the ssd 330 and the 520, it simply states that the 330 s nand will deliver a useful lifespan of 3 years and thus carries. If you want faster storage inside your pc, laptop, or even gaming console, then an internal ssd may be exactly what youre looking for.
Externally, the drive looks very similar to the x25m g2. Intel ssd consumer family and intel ssd professional family drives 665p, 660p, 800p, 760p, 545s, 600p, 540s, 535, 530, 525, pro 7600p, pro 5450s, pro 6000p, pro 5400s, pro 2500, and pro 1500p series windows users prefer the intel ssd toolbox for detecting and updating firmware versions. I cant seem to partition or format the drive so i cant even load os x onto it. The intel 330 series ssd is available in capacities of 60, 120 and 180gb and a price check on amazon shows their pricing to be 97. Customer support options for discontinued intel solid. The enclosed installation and data transfer kit is suitable for desktop computers only, but external sata usb hard drive enclosures are cheap to buy and luckily i had one handy to use.
Despite this trend, intel rates the ssd 335 as robust as the previous ssd 330 family. It works perfect and speeds up overall performance of the machine dramatically. Intel has always been my go to ssd since i purchased their 330 model. Legacy intel ssds 710, 520, 510, 335, 330, 320, 311, 310, x18, x25 series. Not a bad deal considering they come with a 3 year warranty. The above table represents the current listing of intels ssd products, with the sole exception the 325 series which uses a different, msata connector. Intel ssd 330 series 180gb, sata 6gbs, 25nm, mlc quick reference guide including specifications, features, pricing, compatibility, design documentation, ordering codes, spec codes and more. Tool for ssd while not essential in my opinion highly recommended.
I used it as a replacement of 7,200 rpm 500gb hdd on my thinkpad t420. The perfect blend of cutting edge performance, intel quality, and value ideal for priceconscious enthusiasts looking to upgrade a desktop or notebook pc, the intel ssd 330 series brings sata 6gbs transfer rates to the intel solidstate drive 300 family. Fixes issues associated with correctly detecting intel ssds in apple systems. This package is available for supported notebooks that are running a supported operating system. This package provides a tool that will run in microsoft windows to update intel solid state drive ssd firmware. Try it to perform ssd data recovery to rescue your files within three simple steps. The new ssd 520 series solid state drives, as they are known, will supplant the marvellbased 510 series at the top of intels consumertargeted ssd lineup and be offered in capacities ranging.
Intel solidstate drive 330 series july 2012 product specification order number. Just put a ssd in my imac optical drive bay it looks. Intel ssd 330 series 180gb, sata 6gbs, 25nm, mlc intel ssd 330. Intel ssd pro 1500 series 180gb firmware full guides for. Recommended ssd drive for macbook 2008 aluminium unibody. It is a great disaster if you lost crucial data from ssd.
If you are an apple or linux user, you will continue to use this tool for firmware. Internal solid state drives ssds, are quickly becoming a dominant standard in pc storage. The intel memory and storage tool intel mas is a drive management tool for intel ssds and intel optane memory devices, supported on windows, linux and esxi. The limited launch capacities are a bit odd when you consider the intel ssd 320 was available from 40gb all. A fairly commonplace sandforce sf2281 sata 6gbs powers the ssd 335, which intel has included their usual special sauce in the firmware to enable better garbage collection and long qd performance. Dec 11, 2012 intel s 330 series ssd is available in a capacity of 180 gb, which could be the new sweet spot for users who need more than 120 gb of storage. Intel is currently running a rebate program on their intel 330 60gb and intel 330 180gb models.
It recovers formatted, deleted or lost files and ntfsfat partition data on ssd drives in windows 1087. Click the applicable intel solid state drive intel ssd or intel optane. I was able to purchase a macbook air, iphone 5se, and ipad air. The 180gb capacity size gives you comfort room with windows 8. Intel 330 ssdsc2ct180a3k5 180gb solid state drive 2. On top of that you get information of ssd life estimation. Intel 320 series ssds firmware update thomaskrennwiki.
Available in a wide range of capacities, the intel solidstate drive 520 series offers builtin data protection features and delivers exceptional performance over hard drives. Intel ssd 535 series is also available in traditional 2. T430s intel ssd 520 180gb issue page 3 lenovo community. At puget systems, we photograph the majority of the computers we build.
I ran the test as you mentioned and this is the result. Just put a ssd in my imac optical drive bay it looks slow. If youre an apple user, the intel ssd firmware update tool can be used. It comes in the original intel box with all mounting stuff and 5year intel warranty.
With research i discovered that it was a sandforce sf22xx issue. It would appear that intel is using the cheaper 3k programerase cycle version of the nand in the 330. I needed to switch over to apple computer, phone and ipad because of software changes in my buisness. Intel 520 180 gb desktop, laptop internal solid state.
How to download and update intel ssd pro 1500 series 180gb firmware samsung are one of the most desirable gadgets that can be bought on the market as well as it is long lasting, so this is why people need to know how to update android firmware on samsung. Easeus ssd recovery software is available for downloading here. Intels 330 series ssd is available in a capacity of 180 gb, which could be the new sweet spot for users who need more than 120 gb of storage. The new ssd 520 series solid state drives, as they are known, will supplant the marvellbased 510 series at the top of intels consumertargeted ssd lineup and be offered in. Intel doesnt quantify the difference in endurance between the nand used on the ssd 330 and the 520, it simply states that the 330s nand will deliver a useful lifespan of 3. With sequential speeds of 500mbs 450mbs and 4k random reads and writes rated up to 42,000 iops and 52,000 iops respectively, the drive is a. Intel solidstate drive 330 series product specification. Customer support options for discontinued intel solid state drives x. Downloads for intel ssd 330 series 180gb, sata 6gbs, 25nm. Aug 08, 2012 the intel 330 has a three year warranty, instead of the five years you get with 520 ssd. Lists the latest firmware versions and tools available for intel solid state drives and. Switching from ahci to compatibility helps some but its a work around, it doesnt fully fix the problem, and it lowers performance. This item intel 330 series solidstate drive 180 gb sata 6 gbs 2.
Offered in the most popular capacities 60gb, 120gb, 180gb and 240gb, the intel ssd 330 series boosts overall system performance and responsiveness for. Intel 330 series 240gb ssd product details intel 330 series 240gb ssd ideal for priceconscious enthusiasts looking to upgrade a desktop or notebook pc, the intel ssd 330 series brings sata 6 gbps transfer rates to the intel solidstate drive 300 family. Ssds are created by tech companies like samsung and can be used as either an internal storage device or a detachable external solution instead of using up space on your hard drive. In relation to the ssd, i also have an intel 520 series ssd drive. Ocz created an updated firmware to fix it on agility 3 and vertex 3 but as far as i know the other vendors did not e. Being based on the sandforce sf2281 controller, it offers good performance at a very competitive cost per gigabyte. A solid state drive, or ssd for short, is a type of longterm storage device for desktop and laptop computers. Ssd for 2009 imac macrumors forums apple, iphone, mac. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel optane. I bought the 180gb version of the intel 330 ssd for my 2010 macbook pro. The new intel ssd 320 series drive in the flesh, so to speak. Buy the intel 330 180gb solid state drive at a super low price.
Intel solidstate drive 330 series firmware 300i intel solidstate drive 335 series firmware 335u intel solidstate drive 510 series firmware ppg2 or ppg4 120gb ssd. It hangs when there are lots of readwrites to it, and it seems to be a bug in the firmware according to this thread. Like its little 330 series sibling and its bigger brother, the 520 series, its based around the lsi sandforce sf2281 controller, but unlike the other two this one uses intels latest 20nm mlc nand. We compared the 180gb intel ssd 335 against the samsung 840 pro series 256gb and the ocz vector series vtr1 256gb. The slowdown seems to last about a minute then it goes back to normal.
Aug 01, 2012 the intel ssd 330 the 330 is available in four capacities. It checks ssd, refreshes it and overall ensures it is working as it should. Buy intel 520 180 gb desktop, laptop internal solid state drive ssdsc2cw180a3k5 only for rs. Sata errors with 180gb intel 520 ssd under heavy write load 20322, 15.
Downloads for intel ssd 330 series 180gb, sata 6gbs. The intel ssd 330 the 330 is available in four capacities. Dec 17, 2012 like its little 330 series sibling and its bigger brother, the 520 series, its based around the lsi sandforce sf2281 controller, but unlike the other two this one uses intel s latest 20nm mlc nand. To upgrade it, use the intel ssd firmware update tool, which is independent from the os, from their website, but prior to that, check if your current ssd firmware version is the latest. Well,dont expect the to have those speeds they said, because the mini 2010 works max 3g speeds sata2. If you are an apple or linux user, you will continue to use the intel ssd. X230, 180gb intel ssd freezes, and firmware version. These items were either open box or refurbished with a a rating. This intel ssd is brilliant as any genuine intel ssd products. Im inquiring about this topic because ive heard its recommended or required that dellhp ssds be used in dellhp servers due to custom firmware in those platforms. We share these photos with our customers, as a courtesy, to show that their pc is done and ready to ship, and as a future reference for our tech support staff. Intel ssd 335 series 240gb intels 335 series hasnt changed much since the preceding 330 series to the point that opening the drive up reveals the circuit board to be almost identical and. Just bought a intel 330 ssd and a optical drive hdd caddy but it doesnt seem to like my macbookpro8,3. Hi, my imac late2009 core 2duo hdd failed, so i decided to change it for a new one, and to change the optical drive which i never use for a small ssd for the system.
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