Intel 16GB Optane Memory, PCIe M.2 System Accelerator

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What is Intel Optane memory & why is it called memory? Intel Optane memory is a system acceleration solution for new 7th Gen Intel Core processor platforms This solution utilizes the Intel Optane technology based on 3D XPoint memory media along with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) driver By placing this new memory media between the processor & slower SATA-based storage devices (HDD SSHD or SATA SSD) Intel are able to store commonly used data & programs closer to the processor which allows the system to access this information more quickly & improve overall system responsiveness Intel Optane memory concatenates memory & storage into one virtual drive visible to the OS with an optimized system interconnect that uses smart software (Intel RST) to accelerate performance & responsiveness of the PC It is called memory because it utilizes a new memory media to store information closer to the processor similar to the function of system DRAM memory Will Intel Optane memory also accelerate an SSD? If so how much? Yes Intel Optane memory can be used to accelerate any type of SATA-based storage media including SATA SSDs However the performance benefit of adding Intel Optane memory will be greater on slower storage devices like an HDD versus a relatively faster storage device like a SATA-SSD Additional performance data is forthcoming Does Intel Optane memory only work with Intel SSDs or can I use the SSD or HDD I already have? Intel Optane memory can accelerate any SATA-based storage device installed in a 7th generation Intel Core processor-based platform that is designated as Intel Optane memory ready Note The SATA-based storage device must have Windows 10 64bit installed be formatted for GPT partition & have at least 5MB of continuous unallocated space at the end of the boot volume How is Intel Optane memory different from other NAND caching & caching solutions? This is a brand new technology that was built from the ground up to address the need for non-volatile high-performance high-endurance low latency & Quality of Service (Qo S) The combination of these attributes in a memory technology in production sets it apart from anything else Intel Optane memory is different from other NAND caching solutions for the following reasons Revolutionary new 3D XPoint memory media performs well even in low capacities (16GB) & has the necessary endurance to withstand multiple reads & writes to the module Leading edge algorithm in the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver creates a compelling high performance solution User -friendly intuitive installation & easy to use set-up process – automatically configures solution to match your needs What are the minimum specs required? For Intel Optane memory to be supported a PC needs to have a 7th Gen Intel Core processor an Intel 200 series chipset an M2 type 2280-S1-B-M connector on a PCH Remapped PCIe Controller & Lanes in a x 2 or x 4 configuration with B-M keys that meet NVMe Spec 11 System BIOS that supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) 155 or later driver & Windows 10 64bit or above installed on a supported SATA-based storage device (Hard drive SATA SSD or SSHD) Please see inteloptanememory for additional details Note The SATA-based storage device must have Windows 10 64bit installed be formatted for GPT partition & have at least 5MB of continuous unallocated space at the end of the boot volume in addition you will need to download the most recent Intel Rapid Storage Technology 155 or later driver available at downloadcenterintel to use Intel Optane memory modules as a system accelerator Why should I choose to buy Intel Optane memory instead of a low-cost SSD? Customers have choices based upon their own requirements Typically for those customer who need high capacity storage they chose an HDD “ Low-cost SSD’s” are often lower capacity Paired with an HDD Intel Optane memory delivers increased responsiveness with the often high capacity of an HDD