*Based on ETC testing results. Performance may vary depending on OS, configuration, etc.

**Consult your computer’s manual to ensure drive encryption is a supported function of the BIOS.

ETC® Blaze Slim Solid State Drives (SSDs) are designed to be a direct replacement for traditional spinning disk hard drives. The result is a faster, lighter, more durable, and more reliable solution primed to replace outdated hard drives forever. Blaze Pro SSDs are both PC and Mac compatible and will work in almost any computer or server with a SATA interface. ETC offers various notebook, desktop, and server upgrade kits designed to make the transition to SSDs a smooth and easy operation.

• SSD vs Traditional Hard Drive Performance Detailed specifications of SSD performance. Read More >
• SSD Glossary A list of terms to help familiarize you with new SSD technology. Read More >

• FAQ Find answers to frequently asked questions. Read More >
• Product Videos Watch how an ETC SSD decreases your system boot time! Read More >

• Capacity: 40GB / 60GB / 80GB / 120GB / 240GB / 480GB
  Some capacity used for formatting and not available for storage
• Form Factor: 2.5",7mm height
• Connectivity: SATA II (also compatible with SATA I and SATA 6Gb/s)
• Weight: 0.2 lbs
• Read Speed: 285 MB/s
• Write Speed: 275 MB/s
• Max IOPS (Write): 50,000 (30,000 sustained)
• Dimensions: 3.94" (L) x 2.73" (W) x 0.29" (H) - direct replacement for 7mm 2.5" hard drives
• SSD Compatibility: Any computer with a SATA interface and a storage drive form factor of 2.5" or higher
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption: 2.5W (Operating), 0.05W (Idle)
• Encryption: 128-bit AES hardware encryption and Secure Erase function (with compatible BIOS) Encryption currently not supported on Mac.
• TRIM: Prolongs SSD performance over time (requires OS support)
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Predicts and warns of SSD failure, helping to protect from data loss
• Wear Leveling Support: Improves the lifetime of the SSD by ensuring that data is written evenly across data blocks
• Durawrite: Reduces over-writing and extends the endurance of the SSD flash
• RAISE: Monitors and corrects errors as they happen, promoting stability of the SSD
• ECC Data errors are detected and corrected before becoming a long-term problem
• Garbage Collection: Permanently erases deleted data blocks and returns the space for reuse
• Controller: SandForce SF-1222
• Flash Type: MLC
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
• Storage Temperature: -67°F to -203°F (-55°C to 95°C)
• Shock Resistance: 1500G/1ms
• Vibration Resistance: 16.4g rms 10-2,000 Hz
• Warranty: Three years
• Support: Toll-free tech support

Watch how an ETC SSD hard drive decreases your system boot time!

The ETC story
Edge Tech Corp, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company founded in 1986, is a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions.

At the age of 14, ETC’s president and CEO Jeff Thompson began the company with $2500 he had saved from a newspaper route. Today ETC is one of the largest and most respected companies in its industry.

ETC is a channel-focused manufacturer, building long-term partnerships with distributors and resellers who demand the highest level of service and support from their vendor-partners.

ETC’s DRAM-based memory product line offers upgrade solutions for desktops, notebooks, servers, printers, hubs and routers.

ETC’s product line also includes USB flash drives, portable hard drives, and solid state drives.