- SM2324 9mm mm Silicon Motion External SSDS power with up to 32 TB and
- Promises true USB4 speeds of 4,000Mb/s
- Built for filmmakers and support warriors, this chip admits Apple Pro workflows
Silicon Motion has revealed a potentially transformer storage
The company says that the SM2324 combines native USB4 support with an integrated energy delivery controller, which means less pieces, reduced costs for OEM and more compact SSD enclosures.
This could, in theory, apart from a new class of portable ultra -capacity units, although affordability and availability remain great questions.
A compact controller created for the use of scale and multiplatform
Unlike multiple chips designs, it is designed to simplify production without compromising performance, thanks to sequential writing speeds that can achieve cooling of 3,809 Mb/s it is adequate.
It also offers full support for 3D TLC and QLC NAND, as well as compatibility with energy delivery 3.1, and is built using the low power node of TSMC to keep energy demands reasonable.
With support of up to 32 TB and Windows, macOS, Linux and even Apple Prores on iPhones workflows, the controller clearly addresses a wide market, from mobile filmmakers to business backup users.
If it ends in the units that compete for the best portable hard drive or the best SSD state it depends not only on its specifications, but on how it is implemented.
Still, there are warnings. While the simplicity of a single chip reduces the costs of liquefaction, there is no promise that 32TB USB4 SSDS based on the SM2324 has a price for conventional users.
NAND prices, thermal management requirements and energy delivery limitations could push the final product to the specialized territory.
So, although it could eventually sit along with the best external SSD options in performance, you may not do so at the price.
This device comes with security characteristics that include support for AES 128/256 bits, SHA-384 hardware, a TRNG and complete compliance with Opal 2.0 TCG.
There is even an optional support for authentication based on digital footprints, although integration details are lazy.
It also integrates the ECC Nandxtend LDPC engine from Silicon Motion, improving resistance and reliability for TLC and QLC memory.
In design terms, the chip is compact, only 9 mm by 9 mm and includes an aluminum heat dispersor, which makes it viable for thin external enclosures.
“In Silicon Motion, we are focused on delivering SSD controller solutions that lead both in performance and energy efficiency,” said Nelson Duann, senior vice president of customer storage businesses and automotive in Silicon Motion.
“… The SM2324 redefines portable storage with a single -integrated USB4 solution. These technologies reflect our commitment to help customers build faster, smaller and more efficient SSDs for next -generation applications.”
