Intel ssds feature leading performance, high levels of reliability, and are manufactured by one of the most trusted brands in the world. Clone hard drive with intel ssd data migration software. Intels advanced firmware algorithms allow intel to deliver client ssds with data center efficiency and dependability throughout the life of the drive. The intel ssd 730 series is a high performance client ssd utilizing highendurance components. Learn about the technologies being developed to drive innovations in storage. For the intel ssd 540s series, intel ssd pro 5400s series, intel ssd e.
The intel 730 series finished in the middle of the pack. The nsg team maintains a large operation in folsom for testing and validating intel nand flashbased solid state drive ssd products like the recently. Best intel ssd 730 series pricing and deals april 2020 cnet. Intels direction with the ssd 730 series family is towards the digital media professional, workstations and the pc enthusiast. Over half of the solidstate drives score within 30mbs of each other. By the numbers, the 480gb series 730 wrote our 10gb mix of files and folders at 469. The tech report at launch, the new intel ssd 730 series makes a very good internal drive choice for your computer, but itll become a better value when its street price drops below the current suggested retail price. The minicd only contained basic operating manuals and no software. If the intel ssd firmware update process is interrupted, your intel ssd may.
Ssds like intel ssd 530 series, dc s3500 series, pro 5400s series. It has a preliminary release date of march 18, 2014, and. Intel optane ssd 900p series firmware update to 435. Technology solutions case study listen as fabrice girerd, ceo of mvconcept, a technology consulting firm, describes results of performance tests, which show a significant reduction in processing times using faster storage.
The intel 730 series performs well in this sequential read speed test, but its not the fastest ssd in the bunch. Intel recommends that users migrate to the intel memory and storage tool gui as a replacement for intel ssd management and firmware updates the intel solid state drive toolbox intel ssd toolbox is drive management software for windows that allows users to view current drive information. Intel has builtin application named intel ssd data migration software that used to migrate data from one disk to the other. That oncebleedingedge sata 3gbscapable processor could. The intel ssd toolbox will reach end of life with no additional updates after august 2020. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. In their cheaper drives like the 530 series they use inferior sandforce controllers as do many other ssd brands. Both atto disk benchmark tests reflect performance above specifications listed by intel. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update capabilities for the intel optane memory and intel solid state drives listed in release notes. Choose the pdf for your language, and there were basic instructions and a link to the tools needed from intel.
Intels latest 730 series solidstate drive ssd is the first from the company that comes with a factoryoverclocked ssd controller and nand bus speeds. Intels old school x25m ssds leveraged the companys 50 nm flash and a controller designed inhouse. Intel unveils highperformance ssd 730 series solid state. Product support downloads and software support community warranty and replacement. The 730 series may be difficult to recommend to a broad audience, but like a lot of highend pc parts, its also pretty awesome. Intel ssd enthusiast family drives 905p, 900p, 750, 730 series. Get more information on the 730 series, including where to preorder.
Touring intels ssd validation labs in folsom pcmag. Obtain proactive notifications of new intel ssd toolbox software versions for windows 7. The intel memory and storage tool intel mas is a drive management tool for intel ssds and intel optane memory devices, supported on windows. I love samsung ssds but the intel 730 480gb is on newegg.
Futureproof the enterprise infrastructure with extraordinary performance and reliability. Unlike some of the cheaper intel drives, the 730 series uses a controller designed inhouse by intel and all intel firmware developed in the usa. By looking at these results, we can tell that this ssd will be a strong performer as both read and write performance steadily improves during file size progression. Naturally, the ssd 730 is supported by intels ssd toolbox software. The intel data migration app didnt work properly but i. With intel ssd 730 series, your computer will blaze through the most demanding consumer client applications and will easily handle your multitasking needs. The intel ssd 730 series drive also brings greater performance consistency to the client market in both single drive and multiple drive raid arrays. Give feedback all information provided is subject to change at any time, without notice. Support product highlights, featured content, downloads and more for intel ssd 730 series. Its friendly ui is matched to a host of useful functions, from simple firmware updates to.
Intel ssd 730 series 240gb solid state drive ln56212. The 730 series was built for gamers and other consumers that require high. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel optane. Intel corporation manufactures industry leading solidstate drives targeting data center, professional, and consumer products. The drive is nicely packaged and has a very nice finish and graphic on the front. Adopting the platform from the dc s3500s3700, the ssd 730 is intels first fully inhouse designed client drive since the ssd 320. To begin, this is the first ssd since the older ssd 320 series from 2011 to be. To test the intel 730 series ssd, i did a mixture of realworld tests and synthetic benchmarks. The solidstate drive toolbox utility states optimizes intel ssds using trim functionality. Intel rapid start technology requires a select intel processor, intel software and bios update, and a solidstate drive ssd or hybrid drive. First, i fired up iometer to get an idea of how the new drive faired in synthetic workloads. Please meet the ssd 730, intels new client flagship.
I have 2 new intel 730 series 240gb ssds installed as jbod no raid on my system. This is the arrival of the new 730 series for consumers is interesting as it is a product that uses the server ssd dna from intel. The intel ssd 730 series is designed for the most resourceheavy of tasks and is ideal for digital content creation, video captureediting, hardcore gaming and other applications where storage performance is vital for improving the users overall experience. Intel rse is supported on the following professional series of intel ssds. With lsi running late on sf3700, intel had to reach into the enterprise bin to bring a new performance ssd to market. The tool comes in the form of an iso image and requires either a completely empty usb drive or a blank cd with cd burning software and a readwritable cdrom drive. The ssd 730 series is the companys newest flagship consumer drive and it is an interesting drive for a few reasons. Intel solidstate drive 730 series product specification. Download the toolbox and the intel data migration software which is a stripped down version of acronis software tailored for the intel ssd, and install them. Get light weight, power efficiency, and performanceoptimized for client devices. The intel ssd 730 series is available today for preorder, and will be available for purchase starting on march 18.
Unleash the performance by combining two or more intel ssd 730 series in raid 0 for throughput exceeding mbs. With no moving parts, the intel ssd 730 series reduces your risk of data loss caused by shock or vibration during operation. My overview of intels 730 series ssd addresses its performance characteristics and covers some of the reasons i think people should care about intel ssds in general. Unlike the dc s3500 line, which offers 9 ssds, sizing from 80 up to 800 gb, the 730 series is only available in two capacities, 240 and 480 gb. The intel ssd 730 series will initially be offered in 240gb and 480gb flavors, and in the common 2. When i run the intel ssd toolbox the optimizers run, cancel and schedule buttons are not active grey. Intel made some tweaks to its data center ssd, the dc s3500 and re branded it as the 730 series. The latest intel ssd, the 730 series brings enterprise class hardware to the consumer market. Intel ssd 730 series product specifications intel ark. Intel has been focusing on the more lucrative enterprise market in the past year or so, but launched its new intel ssd 730 series early last year. Check out another intel ssd 730 series ssd report at technology x. In other words, its the best of both worlds, and what that means to you is freedom from compromise.
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