SSDs integrating NAND chips: Toshiba advances.

Pending is availability on March 2014,  its Client SSDs Using 19nm Second-Generation NAND Process Technology , part of the  “HG6 series” will be available in capacities from 60GB to 512GB , in 2.5-type, thin space-saving mSATA, and M.2 (single- and double-sided) form factors.

Connectikpeople.co observes that, the new SSDs include a self-encrypting option and incorporate Toshiba wipe function, which automatically erases data when an SSD is accessed by an unregistered system.

All models in the series integrate a 6Gbit/s SATA interface and can deliver sequential read speed of 534MB/s (512GB model). The HG6 series aims to be suitable for notebook PCs, workstations, thin clients, server boot drives and read-intensive

enterprise applications.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion).