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Cervoz Introduces T425 - a New M.2 2230 (A+E key) NVMe Gen3x2 SSD

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The Power of Small: Evolution of Data Storage—since computers were built, making them smaller has never stopped. This is especially evident in the industrial sector, where compactness is highly valued. As a crucial component of computers, data storage has undergone a process of miniaturization as well, leading to the era of M.2 interface SSDs. While some ultra compact fanless PC and rugged mobile PC may adopt smaller embedded storage, such as eMMC (Embedded MultiMediaCard), they significantly lag behind M.2 PCIe SSDs in terms of performance. Therefore, M.2 PCIe SSDs have emerged as the superior choice for those seeking top-notch performance and efficiency in their computing experience.

Introducing the Cervoz T425 SSD: Unleash Power in a Tiny Package
To embrace this remarkable trend, Cervoz presents the latest T425, a new M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. Designed with a compact M.2 2230 form factor (22 mm x 30 mm), it supports both A and E key configurations and utilizes PCIe Gen 3 x2 lanes for high-speed data transfer. With impressive sequential speeds of up to 815 MB/s read and 760 MB/s write, along with storage capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 512 GB, the T425 is the ultimate solution for enhancing the performance of embedded computing systems with space constraints.




Enhance Performance and Expand Capacity
The Cervoz new M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen3x2 SSD, T425, stands out with its compact form factor, making it an ideal choice for an ultra-compact fanless PC that demands exceptional computational capabilities. Moreover, it offers an effective solution for expanding storage capacity when storage falls short. By installing T425 in the M.2 2230 A and E key socket originally intended for WiFi/BT connectivity on the motherboard, you can overcome storage and physical space limitations. Additionally, leveraging the PCIe signals enhances read and write speeds, further elevating system performance.

Furthermore, T425 is packed with remarkable features. Experience unparalleled data protection with its End-to-End Data Protection, ensuring the security of your valuable information from start to finish. The inclusion of SLC write cache technology guarantees fast performance, allowing for seamless data transfers and efficient file handling. Moreover, the T425 boasts Dynamic Thermal Throttling capabilities, effectively managing heat generation and maintaining optimal performance under intense workloads.



Experience Unmatched Power and Efficiency with Cervoz T425 SSD
Experience a new level of performance in your industrial PCs with the Cervoz T425 SSD. Its compact M.2 2230 form factor, fast speeds, and practical features like End-to-End Data Protection and SLC write cache technology redefine what's possible. Break free from storage limitations and unlock the true potential of your systems with Cervoz T425 SSD.

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Due to the A+E key, this won't fit in a standard B+M keyed M.2 slot, so not sure what the target market for this is.
 

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NVMe Gen3x2
The retarded way of naming of the USB is not an example to follow.

There are a few problems with that naming:

1. NVMe does not have a gen/version 3, the highest is 2.0.
2. The number of lanes is not part of the generation of NVMe or PCIe.

Just say NVMe, PCIe Gen 3, 2 lanes. Don't get lazy and stupid.

Isn't it WAY late to release a PCIe gen 3 device in 2023?
With 2 lanes this will have very low speed.

high-speed data transfer. With impressive sequential speeds of up to 815 MB/s read and 760 MB/s write
Maybe that was impressive 10 years ago. :laugh: :roll:
 
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"smaller than normal".... 2230 is 2230 is 2230, yes ? BS #1....

"leveraging the pcie signals further enhances system performance" as if ALL other nvme drives use something other than the pcie interface.....BS #2

"impressive sequential speeds of up to 815 MB/s read and 760 MB/s write".... hello Cervoz, this is 2013 calling, and we want ALL our slow-assed, antiquated drives back, like, last week, hehehe :)
 
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512GB and less than 1GB/s?

Better be dirt cheap. Otherwise WD has SN770M standard M-Key 2TB Gen4 with 4 lanes doing 5GB/s.
 
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Isn't it WAY late to release a PCIe gen 3 device in 2023?
With 2 lanes this will have very low speed.


Maybe that was impressive 10 years ago. :laugh: :roll:
Its pretty impressive speed when you consider the competition is emmc and emmc5.1 is something like 250mb/s read and 125mb/s write. Fair point if the application of the storage doesnt benefit from anything faster but this is pretty solid performance jump in a world thats usually a soldered emmc module, or SD card/usb stick to boot off of. And modular stick vs soldered down in the case of emmc - a huge win when your repairs don't require sending pcbs out for reflow.

But its also worth noting that if this is designed to replace a wifi nic on deployed equipment that may not need wifi those little A/E NGFF wifi card slots are typically fed by pcie 3.0 lanes from the chipset rather than 4.0 or 5.0 lanes right off the cpu. Intels current z790 boards only offer pcie 3.0 lanes to the wifi slot, and it seems to be 1x or 2x lanes of bandwith they get. AMD seems to offer the same in their x670. At 2x lanes of pcie 3.0 you'll still get better than sata ssd performance.

This would be a great way to boot something like a freenas or unraid storage server. Boot off this and you can spend all your high speed m.2 slots on caching for the hard drives in the sata ports...and all your expansion slots folding for TPU lol
 
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Some peps are retarded commenting for what it is...

I would have used this for DIY NAS builds, as those do not need wifi and I took out the dreaded WIFI cards that often are buggy in Linux and many boards do not have an option to disable that port...

I have a riser from A.E to normal M.2. I placed the drive across the IO modules and it fits perfectly. There are boards selling without wifi at all and the slot is present, IMHO BIOSTAR had it, why not? Spare two PCIe lines, put a storage in it.

This thing just a lazy way, for the price of limited space you can have, with riser you can go cheaper and larger if you can fit it properly somewhere in the case.
 

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512GB and less than 1GB/s?

Better be dirt cheap. Otherwise WD has SN770M standard M-Key 2TB Gen4 with 4 lanes doing 5GB/s.
It won't be, as it's a speciality drive for the embedded systems market.

Its pretty impressive speed when you consider the competition is emmc and emmc5.1 is something like 250mb/s read and 125mb/s write. Fair point if the application of the storage doesnt benefit from anything faster but this is pretty solid performance jump in a world thats usually a soldered emmc module, or SD card/usb stick to boot off of. And modular stick vs soldered down in the case of emmc - a huge win when your repairs don't require sending pcbs out for reflow.

But its also worth noting that if this is designed to replace a wifi nic on deployed equipment that may not need wifi those little A/E NGFF wifi card slots are typically fed by pcie 3.0 lanes from the chipset rather than 4.0 or 5.0 lanes right off the cpu. Intels current z790 boards only offer pcie 3.0 lanes to the wifi slot, and it seems to be 1x or 2x lanes of bandwith they get. AMD seems to offer the same in their x670. At 2x lanes of pcie 3.0 you'll still get better than sata ssd performance.

This would be a great way to boot something like a freenas or unraid storage server. Boot off this and you can spend all your high speed m.2 slots on caching for the hard drives in the sata ports...and all your expansion slots folding for TPU lol
It might not be bootable though, due to it not connecting to a "storage interface". It'll depend on uBoot/BIOS/UEFI support.
 
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It won't be, as it's a speciality drive for the embedded systems market.

You should have put this picture from the PR to make it more clear for others.

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There are boards selling without wifi at all and the slot is present, IMHO BIOSTAR had it, why not?

It's a damn shame so few boards do that, it's not even like they use the lanes for anything else either. I wanted to add a wifi card (bluetooth really) to my old board but had to settle for a cheap usb dongle because there was no slot in sight
 
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It's a damn shame so few boards do that, it's not even like they use the lanes for anything else either. I wanted to add a wifi card (bluetooth really) to my old board but had to settle for a cheap usb dongle because there was no slot in sight
It's pretty common now. For a while only Intel boards left unused WIFI slots but these days most AMD boards have them too these days.
 
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