SSD

Solid State Drive (SSD) is a type of non-volatile storage media that stores data using flash-based memory. It is used in many types of computers, from laptops to servers, and offers improved performance and reliability than traditional hard disk drives. SSDs are becoming the standard for computing and use a connection interface similar to a computer hard disk drive.

The most noticeable advantages of SSDs over traditional hard disks are their speed and reliability. An SSD can access data much faster than a traditional mechanical hard disk, making it ideal for applications that require quick read and write times. Additionally, SSDs do not contain any moving parts, so they are much less likely to fail due to mechanical failure.

Unlike traditional hard disks, SSDs are more expensive and offer less capacity. Because there are no moving parts, the capacity of the drive is limited to the number of cells that can be crammed into the drive. However, larger capacity drives are becoming more common and cost effective.

In addition to the standard SATA connection interface, there is also an NVMe interface commonly used in high-end systems. NVMe can offer even better performance, due to its low-latency and parallel computing capabilities.

Overall, SSDs can offer a major boost to system performance by reducing read and write times, and providing increased reliability. This makes them ideal for computing applications that demand high performance and reliability at the same time.