SanDisk uSSD T M 5000 Solid State Drive Product Manual Revision 0.3 April 2007 SanDisk Corporation Corporate Headquarters • 601 McCarthy Blvd. • Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone (408) 801-1000 • Fax (408) 801-8657 www.sandisk.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 3 1.1 General Description....................................................................... 3 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 Applications ............................................................... 3 Rugged and Reliable.................................................... 3 High Performance .......................................................
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual List of Tables Table 1: Formatted Capacities ................................................................. 6 Table 2: Environmental Specifications ...................................................... 6 Table 3: Power Requirements.................................................................. 7 Table 4: Performance............................................................................. 7 Table 5: Reliability.....................................................
SanDisk uSSD 5000 1. Introduction 1.1 General Description Product Manual The SanDisk uSSDTM 5000 Solid State Drive (uSSD) takes the benefits of flash storage to new markets with low-capacity storage requirements, most notably the low-cost PC (LCPC). Rugged and reliable, it is a fraction of the size and cost of a hard disk drive (HDD) in the 1 to 8 GB range. SanDisk adds high performance to the uSSD offering, with an advanced controller that exemplifies the company’s years of USB expertise. 1.1.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 1.2 Product Manual Features The SanDisk uSSD 5000 provides the following system features: • Non-volatile storage (no battery required) • USB 2.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 1.3 Product Manual Scope This document describes the key features and specifications of the uSSD 5000, as well as the information required to interface this product to a host system. 1.3.1 Technology Independence To write or read a sector (or multiple sectors), the host computer software simply issues a Read or Write command to the module. This command contains the address and the number of sectors to write/read. The host software then waits for the command to be completed.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual Product Specifications 2. For all the following specifications, unless otherwise stated, values are defined at ambient temperature and nominal supply voltage. 2.1 Formatted Capacities Table 1 shows the formatted capacities for the uSSD 5000: Table 1: Formatted Capacities Capacity [GB] Capacity (formatted in bytes) Sectors/Module (Max. LBA+1) No. of Heads No. of Sectors/ Track No.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 2.3 Product Manual System Power Requirements All values quoted in Table 3Table 3: Power Requirements are typical at 25° C and nominal supply voltage unless otherwise stated. Table 3: Power Requirements Power Mode 2.4 5V +/- 10% IDD Standby 2.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 2.5 Product Manual System Reliability Table 5: Reliability Specification Parameters Data Reliability Error detection / error correction based on BCH algorithm Data integrity after power loss Data is guaranteed after power loss Bad blocks Transparent bad block management Wear-leveling Dynamic and Static Wear-leveling 2.5.1 MTTF The reliability figure of merit most often used for electronic equipment is Mean Time To Failure (MTTF).
SanDisk uSSD 5000 2.6 Product Manual Endurance Table 7 lists the maximum number of GBs that can be written to the uSSD 5000 per day per the SLC and MLC flash-based configurations. The numbers are derived from the flash capabilities and the 3 year warranty, which are provided for the product.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual 2.7.2 Electrical Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings 2.7.2.1 Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit TA 0 70 °C Power Supply Voltage Relative to Ground Vbus 0 5.5 V Voltage level on D+ / D- Relative to Ground 3 Vdata TBD TBD V Ambient Operating Temperature Range (Commercial) 2.7.2.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 2.8 Product Manual Physical Specifications SanDisk offers the uSSD 5000 in 2 form factors: • Standard profile • Low profile Table 12 and Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4 list the physical specifications and dimensions of the uSSD 5000. Table 12: Physical Dimensions Dimension Parameters Weight 4.9g Length Standard and Low Profile: 37.80 ± 0.25 mm Width Standard and Low Profile:26.65 ± 0.25 mm Thickness Standard profile: 10.60 ± 0.25 mm Low Profile: 6.58 ± 0.25 mm 2.8.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual 2.8.2 Low Profile Configuration Figure 4: uSSD 2x5Low Profile Version 2.8.3 uSSD-to-USB Adapter An adapter is available to assist customers in evaluating the uSSD 5000. The adapter enables inserting the uSSD 5000 in an external desktop or laptop USB port. Figure 5: uSSD External USB Adapter 2.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual 2.10 OS Support The uSSD 5000 is supported under the operating systems listed in Table 13. In the standard boot and storage modes, the uSSD 5000 is recognized as a fixed disk in the system. The system can also boot from the uSSD 5000, eliminating the need for additional components. Software packages for the supported operating systems can be downloaded from the SanDisk website, along with the relevant documentation.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual Appendix A.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual Appendix B. Limited Warranty I. Warranty Statement SanDisk warrants its products to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship that would prevent them from functioning properly for one year from the date of purchase. This express warranty is extended by SanDisk Corporation. II. General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of SanDisk's responsibilities regarding the SanDisk Module.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions, performance failures or damages to the unit resulting from use in other than its normal and customary manner, misuse, accident or neglect; or improper alterations or repairs. SanDisk reserves the right to repair or replace, at its discretion, any product returned by its customers, even if such product is not covered under warranty, but is under no obligation to do so.
SanDisk uSSD 5000 Product Manual Appendix C. Disclaimer of Liability SanDisk Corporation Policy SanDisk Corporation general policy does not recommend the use of its products in life support applications wherein a failure or malfunction of the product may directly threaten life or injury.
