GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, announced today the latest AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD with an M.2 2280 form factor. Harnessing the power of a PCIe® 5.0 controller with ultra-fast 3D-TLC NAND Flash, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD delivers a boosted performance of more than 70% over PCIe® 4.0 SSDs with easy installation and superb capability. Equipped with the ultimate thermal design of M.2 Thermal Guard Extreme, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD becomes the perfect choice for power users, content creators, and gamers.

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With PCIe® 5.0 support on new motherboard platforms, the bandwidth and transfer performance are raised to the next level. The AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD is equipped with the latest Phison PS5026-E26 8-channel controller, providing users with superior control of random read speeds. Along with an over 232-layer stack structure of 3D-TLC NAND Flash and a built-in LPDDR4 cache design, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD unleashes the full potential of PCIe® 5.0 performance with 12 GB/s ultra-fast access speed, which is more than a 70% increase compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, with AORUS optimized Direct Storage support, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD brings next-level performance with optimized stability.

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transcend ESD300 portable ssdTranscend Information Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of digital storage and multimedia solutions, is thrilled to present its latest super-mini portable SSD, the ESD300. Boasting a lightning-fast USB 10Gbps transfer rate, super-compact size, ample storage capacity, and a USB Type-C connector, the ESD300 ushers in a new era of seamless data transfer and incredible storage efficiency. With broad compatibility across USB-C devices and various operating systems, the ESD300 sets a new standard for on-the-go data accessibility and convenience.

The Size of a USB Drive, Yet With The Powerful Performance of an SSD
Transcend's ESD300 portable SSD guarantees a fast USB 10Gbps transfer rate, unleashing maximum R/W speeds of up to 1,050/950 MB/s. Equipped with the capabilities of a solid-state drive (SSD) and enhanced with built-in SLC Cache technology as well as onboard ECC, the ESD300 is the ultimate storage solution for 4K videos, high-resolution photos, gaming files, and other critical data. Encased in a robust aluminum casing designed for efficient heat dissipation, you can rest assured that your data is safeguarded with the highest level of protection.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced its new flagship UHS-I memory card model ‘PRO Ultimate’ in microSD and full-size SD form factors, enabling professional photographers and content creators to maximize productivity in their creative workflows. The new PRO Ultimate lineup features a capacity of up to 512 gigabytes (GB) and a remarkable sequential read speed of up to 200 megabytes-per-second (MB/s).

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“With the growing volume of high-resolution content generated from gadgets such as drones, action cameras and DSLR cameras, professional creators should be able to work with large–sized content seamlessly, whether they are writing, reading or transferring their data,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “As creators rely on high speed and performance of the memory cards, the new Samsung PRO Ultimate significantly reinforces such needs through enhanced controller technologies and multi-proof protection features.”

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T-FORCE, the gaming division of TEAMGROUP, today announced the addition of new coolers to its lineup, including the T-FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler and the T-FORCE RT-X120 ARGB Fan. In response to the rapid development of consumer storage products, especially the transition from PCIe Gen 4 SSDs to PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, TEAMGROUP provides a complete cooling solution for the hotter temperatures of PCIe Gen 5 SSDs during high transfer speeds. TEAMGROUP cooler allows SSDs to maintain optimal operating temperatures and achieve stable high-speed operation over sustained periods, providing consumers with a flawless read and write experience with the latest Gen 5 SSDs.

teamgroup T FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler

The T-FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler was granted a Taiwan Utility Model Patent this year. It uses graphene patented dual-layer structure for cooling and two 5mm diameter pure copper heat pipes with multi-layered aluminum alloy cooling fins to multiply the cooling area and accelerate heat transfer and dispersion. In addition, it features a high-pressure smart PWM fan that can precisely adjust fan speeds according to the temperature to efficiently remove heat accumulated in the aluminum fins. The cooling structure utilizes patented ultra-thin graphene, excellent thermal conductive material, increased cooling area, a high air pressure smart PWM fan, and other cooling methods to make the M.2 2280 Gen 5 SSDs run stably and transfer at extremely fast speeds, creating the highest performing active M.2 2280 Gen 5 SSD cooler.

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lexar Professional SILVER PRO SDXCLexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the launch of two new cards: the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER Series and Lexar Professional SILVER PRO SD card.

The Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER Series boasts transfer speeds of up to 1750MB/s read to transfer high-resolution photos and video footage—and its write speeds of up to 1300MB/s, paired with high-capacity options, allow users to quickly capture a high volume of photos and videos—making it a perfect card for photographers and videographers.

Designed for photographers and videographers looking to shoot in Full-HD and 4K, the Lexar SILVER PRO SDXC card delivers superior performance to capture great shots and accelerate workflows. It features write speeds up to 160MB/s and is rated V60 to capture stunning 4K video and gorgeous still images. It is available in high capacities up to 512GB and provides read speeds of up to 280MB/s. Together these features allow creative professionals to keep shooting for longer and also reduce transfer times when moving photos for post-production work.

Both cards come with generous warranties that speak to the reliability of Lexar products. The Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER comes with a lifetime limited warranty while the Lexar Professional SILVER PRO SD card comes with a limited 10-year warranty.

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Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today launched the Kingston IronKey Keypad 200C, a hardware-encrypted USB Type-C drive that ensures both security and convenience at your fingertips. Now, users can achieve seamless data protection and effortless compatibility without the use of adapters when using USB-C equipped devices.

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KP200C offers FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending) certified military-grade security in an OS-independent alphanumeric keypad for easy-to-use PIN access. It incorporates XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption with Brute Force password attack protection and BadUSB protection with digitally signed firmware ensuring an unparalleled level of safeguarding for your valuable data. With the Multi-PIN option (Admin/User), the keypad can be used to set up an easy-to-remember alphanumeric PIN for the Admin or User accounts. Admin can restore a User PIN to provide access to the drive if the User PIN is forgotten.

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TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, recently released new design NAS series F2-212, F4-212 and U4-212, support TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot and TFSS providing stronger data backup and better home multimedia experience, which perfectly meet the requirement of personal and home users. Among the 3 models, the sample of F2-212 for review will be firstly available soon in August. 

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TerraMaster F2-212/F4-212/U4-212 Key Features

More Modern Exterior Design
The 212 NAS series adopts brand-new design elements and color matching, and has a more fashionable and modern appearance design, better heat dissipation, lower noise, and more convenient installation and use.

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Transcend Information (Transcend) is pleased to introduce the SSD910T, a 2.5-inch enterprise-grade solid-state drive (SSD) that raises the bar for performance and reliability. Designed for data centers, cloud computing, edge servers, and intensive analytics, the SSD910T combines advanced technologies to deliver exceptional Quality of Service (QoS), stability, and low latency.

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The SSD910T combines 112-layer 3D NAND flash, a high-speed SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and an optimized DRAM cache to achieve impressive random read/write speeds, ideal for efficient data transactions. Built to meet JEDEC's enterprise-grade standards, it ensures smooth I/O transfers, low latency, and real-time data access, crucial for demanding applications.

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Synology today announced the DiskStation DS224+ and DS124, the two newest additions to Synology’s range of data solutions for professionals, small teams, and edge deployments.

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Powered by the versatile Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, these storage devices offer comprehensive tools to protect and manage important data, access files remotely, and monitor physical properties, all within a compact desktop format.

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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the addition of the KIOXIA CD8P Series to its lineup of data center-class solid state drives (SSDs). KIOXIA CD8P drives are well-suited to general purpose server and cloud environments that can take advantage of PCIe® 5.0 (32 gigatransfers/s x4) performance. These data center applications can generate complex mixed workloads spread across large scale virtualized systems. The new drives are available in capacities up to 30.72 terabytes (TB) and in both Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E3.S and 2.5-inch (U.2) form factors.

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Optimized for the performance, latency, reduced power and thermal requirements of data center environments where power and cooling efficiency is critical, the KIOXIA CD8P Series provides the predictability and consistency needed for a seamless user experience. According to Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President, IDC, “Growth in NVMe™ SSDs continues with PCIe capacity shipments in servers and storage systems expected to grow at a 40% CAGR between 2022 and 2027. The new CD8P Series SSDs gives these customers the range of performance, capacity, and security choices essential for meeting the storage requirements of next-generation digital enterprise and data center infrastructure.”

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