ASUS ROG today announced RAIDR Express, the first PCI Express-based SSD
in the world with a DuoMode feature that allows it to work with either
legacy (traditional) or modern UEFI BIOS. Aimed at hardcore gamers and
PC enthusiasts demanding a faster and more reliable computer experience,
RAIDR Express combines the best compatibility and great performance
with incredible durability.
With 240 GB capacity, sequential 830 MB/s read and 810 MB/s write
speeds, and bundled with tons of features that maintain the high-speed
performance and extend the lifespan, RAIDR Express is made for real
speed-demons. Boasting the gorgeous ROG red and black design with
double-sided metal shielding and an incredible 620,000 hours mean time
between failure (MTBF) to ensure quality, RAIDR Express is built to
last.
Exclusive design, exclusive flexibility
RAIDR Express isn't like other SSDs. It's the world's first and only
PCIe-based SSD with DuoMode BIOS support. With two BIOS chips onboard,
RAIDR Express includes a hardware switch that lets users easily
alternate between legacy and UEFI modes, ensuring the best compatibility
with PCs old and new.
In legacy mode, the RAIDR Express can be used on older motherboards -
those with a traditional (non-UEFI) BIOS. By switching to UEFI mode,
users can significantly boost PC startup times. With the flexibility of
choosing which mode is best, users can enjoy the benefits of both.
Made for real speed demons
With the latest generation dual LSI SandForce controller, Toshiba-made
19 nm 16K-page size multi-level cell (MLC) sync-NAND flash, 100,000 4K
read/write input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 830/ 810 MB/s
sequential read/write speeds, RAIDR Express doesn't keep users waiting.
As well, RAIDR Express has several other speed-boosting tricks up its
sleeve. The bundled RAMDisk utility that allows users to dedicate up to
80% of a computer's available RAM for use as a high-speed virtual drive
that accelerates the loading of favorite applications and games. In ASUS
tests, read speeds of over 12,000 MB/s were reached.
Better still, RAMDisk extends the life of RAIDR Express by reducing
unnecessary write operations. RAMDisk even backs itself up to the main
system drive when the PC is shut down and restores itself automatically
at power-up, for maximum speed and minimum hassle. The ROG SSD TweakIt
tool ups the speed stakes still further by relocating repetitive write
activities to the RAMDisk for even faster operation, while keeping RAIDR
Express at peak performance for much longer. SSD TweakIt can also be
used to apply a preset profile that refines processor settings
automatically to achieve additional speed boosts of up to 5%.
RAIDR Express also includes ROG HybriDisk technology super-charges hard
disk drive storage. HybriDisk allows RAIDR Express to act as a
solid-state cache for high-capacity hard drives up to 4 TB, but its PCIe
architecture means data transfers smash the 600 MB/s SATA limit for
traditional PC storage. The included ROG CrystalDiskMark benchmark tool
allows users to see for themselves just how fast RAIDR Express can go -
and keep on going.
Fast, compatible and built to last
RAIDR Express is fast and offers the widest system compatibility, but
it's also built to last. RAIDR Express is rated at an amazing 620,000
hours' mean time between failure (MTBF), so users are assured year after
year of trouble-free use and strict testing ensures wide system
compatibility.
RAIDR Express also has a highly durable design packed with unique ROG
innovations designed to extend its lifespan. Tough, double-sided metal
shielding provides great heat dissipation and reduces electromagnetic
interference (EMI), improving cooling and overall stability.
Specification
- PCI Express 2.0 x2
- 240 GB capacity
- Dual LSI SandForce SF-2281 controllers
- Toshiba 19 nm 16K page size MLC Sync-NAND Flash
- Sequential read/write speed: 830/810 MB/s
- Up to 100,000 4K read/write IOPS (Input/Output operations Per Second)
- Legacy and UEFI BIOS support
- Driver-free with TRIM support
- Windows 7 / Windows 8 compatible
- Windows 8 Secure Boot compatible
- 157 x 120 x 20 mm
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