SMART Modular Introduces Ruggedized, High-Speed, High Capacity, High Security T6EN SSDs for Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), has launched its new T6EN PCIe/NVMe flash drives designed for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Available in U.2, E1.S, and M.2 2280 form factors, these ruggedized SSDs offer capacities up to 15TB for U.2 and 8TB for E1.S and M.2 2280 versions. The drives feature AES-XTS 256-bit encryption, OPAL 2.0 compliance, and utilize 3D TLC flash memory. Enhanced durability features include thicker PCBs, robust signal routing, and optional conformal coating for protection against environmental factors.
SMART Modular Technologies, un marchio di Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), ha lanciato i suoi nuovi dischi flash T6EN PCIe/NVMe progettati per applicazioni nel settore aerospaziale, della difesa e industriali. Disponibili nei formati U.2, E1.S e M.2 2280, questi SSD rinforzati offrono capacità fino a 15TB per U.2 e 8TB per E1.S e M.2 2280. I drive presentano crittografia AES-XTS a 256 bit, conformità OPAL 2.0 e utilizzano memoria flash 3D TLC. Le caratteristiche di durata migliorata includono PCB più spessi, un routing robusto del segnale e un rivestimento conformale opzionale per proteggere contro fattori ambientali.
SMART Modular Technologies, una marca de Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), ha lanzado sus nuevas unidades flash T6EN PCIe/NVMe diseñadas para aplicaciones en aeroespacial, defensa e industrial. Disponibles en formatos U.2, E1.S y M.2 2280, estos SSD reforzados ofrecen capacidades de hasta 15TB para U.2 y 8TB para E1.S y M.2 2280. Las unidades cuentan con cifrado AES-XTS de 256 bits, cumplimiento con OPAL 2.0 y utilizan memoria flash 3D TLC. Las características de durabilidad mejoradas incluyen PCB más gruesos, enrutamiento robusto de señales y un recubrimiento conformante opcional para la protección contra factores ambientales.
SMART Modular Technologies, 펭귄 솔루션스의 브랜드(Nasdaq: PENG),가 항공우주, 방위 및 산업 응용 분야를 위해 설계된 새로운 T6EN PCIe/NVMe 플래시 드라이브를 출시했습니다. U.2, E1.S 및 M.2 2280 형식으로 제공되는 이 튼튼한 SSD는 U.2의 경우 최대 15TB, E1.S 및 M.2 2280 버전의 경우 최대 8TB 용량을 제공합니다. 드라이브는 AES-XTS 256비트 암호화, OPAL 2.0 준수 및 3D TLC 플래시 메모리를 사용합니다. 내구성 향상 기능으로는 더 두꺼운 PCB, 견고한 신호 경로 및 환경 요인으로부터 보호하기 위한 선택적 코팅이 포함됩니다.
SMART Modular Technologies, une marque de Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), a lancé ses nouveaux disques flash T6EN PCIe/NVMe conçus pour les applications aérospatiales, de défense et industrielles. Disponibles en formats U.2, E1.S et M.2 2280, ces SSD robustes offrent des capacités allant jusqu'à 15To pour U.2 et 8To pour les versions E1.S et M.2 2280. Les disques sont dotés d'un chiffrement AES-XTS 256 bits, de conformité OPAL 2.0 et utilisent de la mémoire flash 3D TLC. Les caractéristiques améliorées de durabilité incluent des PCB plus épais, un routage de signaux robuste et un revêtement conforme en option pour une protection contre les facteurs environnementaux.
SMART Modular Technologies, eine Marke von Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), hat seine neuen T6EN PCIe/NVMe-Flash-Laufwerke für Anwendungen in der Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung und Industrie vorgestellt. Erhältlich in den Formfaktoren U.2, E1.S und M.2 2280 bieten diese verstärkten SSDs Speicherkapazitäten von bis zu 15TB für U.2 sowie 8TB für E1.S und M.2 2280 Versionen. Die Laufwerke verfügen über AES-XTS 256-Bit-Verschlüsselung, OPAL 2.0-Konformität und nutzen 3D TLC-Flashspeicher. Zu den verbesserten Haltbarkeitsmerkmalen gehören dickere PCBs, robuster Signalrouting und eine optionale konforme Beschichtung zum Schutz gegen Umwelteinflüsse.
- High storage capacity offerings up to 15TB for U.2 version
- Advanced security features including AES-XTS 256-bit encryption and OPAL 2.0 compliance
- Multiple form factor options (U.2, E1.S, M.2 2280) providing flexibility for different applications
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The new T6EN SSD product line represents a strategic expansion in the high-margin aerospace and defense storage market. Key differentiators include capacities up to 15TB in U.2 form factor and advanced security features like AES-XTS 256-bit encryption and OPAL 2.0 compliance. The ruggedized design with thicker PCBs, selective component sourcing and optional conformal coating positions these drives for mission-critical applications where standard commercial SSDs won't suffice.
While this product launch strengthens SMART's competitive position in specialized industrial markets, the immediate revenue impact may be modest given the typically long sales cycles in aerospace and defense. The true value lies in expanding the company's footprint in high-margin, specialized storage solutions where pricing power is stronger than in consumer markets.
New SSDs are the latest evolution of SMART’s ruggedized flash-based storage products
SMART Modular's new ruggedized T6EN PCIe/NVMe flash drives for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications are available in a broad range of capacities and three form factors. (Photo: Business Wire)
These T6EN SSDs offer capacities up to 15TB (terabytes) for the U.2 version and up to 8TB for the E1.S and M.2 2280 versions. All three versions utilize 3D TLC flash memory.
“Our new T6EN SSDs deliver a rich, ruggedized feature set coupled with our proprietary security algorithms, erase trigger, and hardware write-protection,” explains Mike Guzzo, senior director of SMART’s RUGGED™ line of flash products.
Delivering a more robust SSD starts at the design stage, where SMART specifies higher margins for routing of signals, thicker PCBs, and more durable enclosures. During the engineering and development process, SMART selectively sources only the highest reliability components and performs deep integration testing – including 8-hour burn-in testing under wide degrees of temperature variation - to ensure conformance with all requirements for secure, ruggedized storage.
All versions of the T6EN SSDs feature AES-XTS 256-bit encryption that automatically protects data written to the drive. They are also OPAL 2.0 compliant, providing an industry-standard security protocol to protect data on the SSDs from being accessed by unauthorized users.
From an operating environment perspective, SMART’s T6EN SSDs are designed to ensure operation under extreme temperature and operating conditions in support of applications that require reliability, durability and secure memory storage. For an additional layer of protection against environmental issues, conformal coating is an available option for all versions to provide even further protection against moisture, thermal shock, static, vibration, and contamination.
For complete T6EN product specifications and more information, visit SMART’s ruggedized solutions at smartm.com.
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About SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
A Penguin Solutions Company
SMART Modular Technologies helps customers around the world enable high performance computing through the design, development and advanced packaging of integrated memory solutions. Our portfolio ranges from today’s leading edge memory technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. For more than three decades, we’ve provided standard, ruggedized, and custom memory and storage solutions that meet the needs of diverse applications in high-growth markets. www.smartm.com
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