allowing the SSD Controller to prepare free blocks for the OS to use in the future. Because the SSD performs best when writing to free blocks, the result is a better user experience through reduced wait time.
RAID
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. RAID technology provides increased storage functionality and reliability. In general, data stored in a RAID system is distributed across multiple drives in the computer system. There
are several ways, called “RAID levels,” to configure the drives (disks) in a RAID
system
SATA Interface
SATA, an abbreviation of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, is sometimes called serial ATA. SATA is a computer bus interface designed for data transfer between computer host bus adapters (the liaison between the computer and its storage devices) and mass storage devices (HDDs, ODDs, SSDs, etc.). It supports fast data transfers and provides functionality such as Hot Plugging and NCQ.
SSD
Solid State Drives, or SSDs, are innovative data storage devices that deliver high performance, reliability, and quality by using NAND Flash memory instead of the magnetic disks used in traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs).
SSD Power Off / On
To power the SSD Off/ON, you must open your computer case to gain physical access to the drive. Unplug the SSD from the system, wait a few seconds, and then plug the SSD back into the system.
TRIM
TRIM is a facility by which the OS can notify the SSD when data is either marked for erase or no longer valid. TRIM helps to make Garbage Collection more efficient by preparing invalid data for deletion. When the OS “deletes” data, the data does not actually go anywhere. The space in which it resides is simply marked as “free space” that may be used later. By default, the OS doesn’t let
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