Apacer’s DataRAID™ algorithm involves aggregating the parity data used for error checking. So, in the event that data becomes corrupted, the parity data can be compared to the existing data and the corrupted data can be rebuilt.

This technology ensures that whenever data moves from the host to the controller or from the controller to DRAM or NAND flash, error checking is applied. In some cases, error correction will also be part of the circuit.

Developed for read-intensive applications in particular, Smart Read Refresh™ is employed to make sure that during read operations, when the read operation threshold is reached, the data is refreshed by re-writing it to a different block for subsequent use

Page mapping is an advanced flash management technology and can be considered the ideal solution for industrial applications to increase random access speed and improve SSD lifespan, reduce block erase frequency, and achieve optimized performance.

Apacer’s SSDs support over-provisioning, which sets aside a certain portion of the physical capacity of the memory to carry out garbage collection, wear-leveling and bad block management. The result is a longer operating lifetime.

S.M.A.R.T. is a self-monitoring system that provides indicators of drive health as well as potential disk problems. It serves as a warning for users from unscheduled downtime by monitoring and displaying critical drive information.

Apacer’s DataDefender™ combines both firmware and hardware mechanisms to ensure data integrity. Together, they allow more time for volatile data to be stored in the event of power loss.

Device Sleep is a feature that allows SATA devices to enter a low power mode by designating pin P3 as DEVSLP signal with an aim to reducing power consumption.

When this command is given, an SSD will reset all its storage cells to empty, releasing trapped electrons and restoring the drive to its original state. This operation completely wipes data from the drive.

Apacer based the Instant Keychange™ function on AES encryption, and it can be trigged either via hardware or software. Destroying the original key and creating a new one takes less than a second – much faster than traditional forms of drive erasure.

Apacer’s Signed Firmware technology is a secure way to update firmware. By including a digital signature, a firmware update will be authenticated by the Apacer SSD before a firmware update is performed. This extra layer of protection keeps drives secure.

TCG Opal handles the encryption/decryption of information within the device without requiring a host, enabling fast encryption/ decryption and minimizing the risk of data leakage without undermining system performance.

Write Protect can prevent drives from unauthorized data writing via a hardware switch/pin or vendor software command.

Conformal coating improves product reliability when applied on the surface of printed circuit boards. This protective film can safeguard devices from dust ingression and liquid immersion.

Apacer’s Sidefill technology strengthens the connections between solder joints and their board, making them more robust and vibration-resistant. It also allows for heat dissipation to offset thermal damage.

This protection technology prevents damage to components when wild temperature swings take place. Apacer’s in-house testing facility can check to ensure thermal cycling resistance and modify a standard product if needed.

Thermal throttling mechanism dynamically adjusts frequency scaling to enhance data reliability and provides sustained performance while overheating.

Apacer’s products are designed with wide temperature support to ensure operation reliability in extreme temperatures ranging from -40ºC to 85ºC.

Apacer’s Double-barreled Solution is comprised of CoreAnalyzer2 and SSDWidget2.0. CoreAnalyzer2 helps determine which SSD and firmware are most suitable for a customer, and SSDWidget2.0 lets customers remotely monitor SSD status in real-time.

Apacer SSDWidget 2.0 is a comprehensive disk monitoring and maintaining utility. Designed with the concepts of S.M.A.R.T., SSDWidget2.0 can monitor SSD’s health-related information and provide SSD status for SSD lifetime monitoring and workload analysis.