EDGE Boost SSDs are OS-independent and will run on any system supporting the corresponding SATA interface and form factor. Please consult your system user manual to determine which form of Boost SSD is right for you.

EDGE E3-V SSDs are TAA compliant, built with premium controllers, and backed by a three-year warranty and expert support.
Balancing performance and reliability, the EDGE E3-V SSD is a storage upgrade at an exceptional value. Featuring the Silicon Motion controller, E3-V SSDs are loaded with enhancements to promote a dependable computing environment.
The E3-V is designed as a direct replacement for traditional spinning disk hard drives. The result is a faster, lighter, more durable, and more reliable storage solution.
E3-V SSDs can achieve ultra-fast read and write speeds. In comparison to hard drives, this solid state drive can cut system boot times by up to five times. Fast read/write speeds, coupled with a high max IOPS rating, provide fantastic performance gains in boot times, file transfers, and software application loading.
A suite of reliability and durability features such as wear leveling, ECC, TRIM, and S.M.A.R.T. further enhance data efficiency and increase the lifespan of the drive. All E3-V SSDs are TAA compliant and come backed by a 3-year warranty* and expert support.
^Complete warranty details can be found here: www.edgememory.com/warranty.
High Performance - Ultra-fast read and write speeds - performance gains in file access, application loading and more. SLC cache and external DRAM dramatically boosts speeds in everyday tasks.
Durable - No moving parts - more durable and reliable than traditional hard drives that use a spinning disk
Low Power Consumption - Longer notebook battery life, more energy efficient, and runs cooler than hard drives
Dependable - Includes a suite of reliability and durability features to enhance data efficiency and to increase the lifespan of the drive: wear leveling, ECC, TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. and more. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X environments
SPECS:
Capacity: |
120GB / 240GB / 250GB / 480GB / 500GB |
Form Factor |
2.5", 7mm height |
Interface |
SATA 6Gb/s (also compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s) |
Dimensions |
100mm (L) x 69.85mm (W) x 7mm (H) |
Weight |
0.12 lbs |
Certifications |
TAA, RoHS, FCC, CE, and WWN compliant |
120GB Speed |
Up to 560MB/s (read) / 380MB/s (write) |
240GB Speed |
Up to 560MB/s (read) / 515MB/s (write) |
250GB Speed |
Up to 560MB/s (read) / 515MB/s (write) |
480GB Speed |
Up to 560MB/s (read) / 515MB/s (write) |
500GB Speed |
Up to 560MB/s (read) / 515MB/s (write) |
120GB IOPS |
Up to 63,000 (read) / 86,000 (write) |
240GB IOPS |
Up to 82,000 (read) / 87,000 (write) |
250GB IOPS |
Up to 82,000 (read) / 87,000 (write) |
480GB IOPS |
Up to 85,000 (read) / 87,000 (write) |
500GB IOPS |
Up to 85,000 (read) / 87,000 (write) |
Flash Type |
TLC |
Power Consumption (Typical) |
0.70W (Active), 0.66W (Idle) |
External DRAM |
128MB (120GB model) / 256MB (240/250GB models) / 512MB (480/500GB models |
SLC Cache |
Dramatically boosts performance in everyday tasks |
Controller |
Silicon Motion SM2256 |
Compatibility |
Windows Vista and higher, Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, Linux |
MTBF |
1,500,000 hours |
Operating Temperature |
0°C - 70°C |
Storage Temperature |
-40°C - 85°C |
Shock Resistance |
1500G/0.5ms |
Vibration Resistance |
2–500Hz at 3.1G |
DataRefresh |
Ensures data integrity |
TRIM Support |
Prolongs SSD performance over time** |
S.M.A.R.T. Support |
Monitors and displays reports on SSD health and errors |
Wear Leveling Support |
Improves the lifespan of the SSD by ensuring that data is written evenly across data blocks |
ECC |
Avoids errors and promotes stability during data reads/writes |
Warranty |
Three years or TBW^ |
Support |
Toll-free tech support |
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*Some capacity used for formatting and not available for storage. Capacities are 7% overprovisioned. **Requires proper operating system support (i.e. Windows 7) |
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^Visit www.EDGEMemory.com/warranty for complete warranty information |
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EDGE Boost SSDs are OS-independent and will run on any system supporting the corresponding SATA interface and form factor. Please consult your system user manual to determine which form of Boost SSD is right for you.
A manufacturer specific server tray is needed for most servers to install an SSD into it. Please contact an EDGE Memory representative if you need a server tray with your Boost Server SSD.
The following instructions are designed for formatting as a secondary drive in Windows 7. Other versions of Windows will be similar, but may vary. If using a Mac, please access Utilities -> Disk Utility -> Partition to initiate a format. If doing a clean install of the SSD (as a primary drive), please install and follow the instructions provided on the operating system install disc.
1. Right click on Computer (or My Computer) and select Manage.
2. Select Disk Management in the left pane.
3. You will receive an Initialize Disk prompt—this will only apply to any unformatted
devices you have installed (i.e. – the SSD). Choose MBR, note the Disk number
(ex Disk 1, Disk 2, etc) and select OK.
4. In the bottom pane of Disk Management, find the disk number from step 3. Right-
click on the unallocated box and select New Simple Volume.
5. The New Simple Volume/Partition wizard will appear. Select Next on the first
screen.
6. On the Specify Volume Size screen, ensure the Simple Volume size number
matches the maximum disk space (default). Select Next.
7. Assign a drive letter not already in use to the SSD. Select Next.
8. Choose a file system format (NTFS recommended for Windows) with a default
allocation unit size and give the SSD a Volume Label name. Check perform a
quick format and uncheck enable file and folder compression. Click Next.
9. Review the wizard summary and select Finish. The SSD will be formatted. Once
complete, you can close Computer Management.
In order to use any flash storage device, including SSDs, you must first format the device. As a result of formatting, some storage capacity is unavailable for use (typically around 7%). For example, a 240GB SSD will have roughly 223GB available for use after formatting.
Not all systems support drive encryption (also called the ATA Security Password)—please consult your system’s user manual to ensure this feature is available. Enabling this function varies from system to system, but the following is a typical example (IMPORTANT: Your SSD will be permanently inaccessible if you forget or lose your password!):
1. After installing the SSD, access your computer’s BIOS during system startup.
2. Select the “Security” option.
3. Select the “Password” option.
4. Select the option displayed as “Hard Disk Password” or similar for the Boost SSD.
5. Create and reconfirm a password. After complete, the encryption function is active.
You will need to input your password every time you start your computer to access
the SSD.
No - SSDs never need to be defragmented. In fact, defragmenting an SSD can reduce the lifespan. If your system is set up to defragment automatically, you should disable or turn off defragmentation when using a Boost SSD.
One of the disadvantages to flash memory is that flash cells will eventually wear out. To make sure EDGE Boost SSDs lives a long, productive life, wear-leveling ensures that data is written evenly to the drive. This prevents any one cell or group of cells from being “over used” and wearing out prematurely.
Durawrite extends the endurance of the flash inside EDGE Boost SSDs by better managing the way data is stored.
TRIM is like weight loss for your SSD. TRIM helps your Boost SSD run more efficiently by removing old blocks of data that are no longer in use. Without TRIM, an SSD does not know these blocks can be deleted, and the operating system has to “search” for available blocks to write data. As this happens, SSD performance suffers and TRIM addresses this problem. TRIM is a function of only newer operating systems, such as Windows 7 and 8.
Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) predicts and
warns users of SSD failure. If the Boost SSD detects any critical errors, abnormal
temperatures, etc., a message appears on screen, warning the user to take
action to prevent potential data loss.
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) is the predicted time of operation before an SSD will fail. This is normally expressed in number of hours.
Please view the how-to guide on securely erasing an EDGE SSD of all data here.