Application - Harsh Environments

High End PCs | Harsh Environments | Kiosks & Custom Systems | Storage Arrays (RAID)

Why SSD?
With a rotating platter and a moving arm, a hard disk drive (HDD) can be compromised in certain harsh data storage environments. Extremes in temperatures and vibrations can easily disrupt an HDD and put performance or data integrity at risk. Plus, harsh environments often require computers to operate in sealed enclosures, potentially creating heat-induced HDD failures and higher maintenance costs.

SSDs are more suitable for harsh environments because they lack moving parts - making them better able to withstand extremes in temperature, vibration or shock. (IMN SSDs powered by Mtron can withstand temperatures from 32-158°F and vibrations of up to 20G.) Plus, SSDs operate on about half the power of an HDD, causing them to emit less heat - making them more suitable to operate in enclosed spaces.

Applications ideal for SSD		Characteristics that make SSD preferable
Aeronautics		Excessive shock / vibration
Automotive		Temperature or noise sensitive environments
Industrial control applications in factories		Tight, enclosed spaces
Marine systems
Mass transit
Outdoor electronic signage
Outdoor service stations
Video surveillance

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