SATA-Disk Module 5A
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1. General Description
Apacer’s SDM5A (SATA Disk Module 5A) is our next generation disk-on-module (DOM) series that offers
elevated speed boost and higher error correction capabilities. Built with SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, SDM5A
delivers higher performance in data transfer than its previous SDM selections, reaching up to 435 MB/s in
read and 215 MB/s in write.
With its SATA interface compliance and compact size, this high-speed disk module defines an ideal
balance of performance, capacities, reliability and cost. SDM5A comes in moderate capacities that are
suitable to boot industrial applications and light operating systems for specific operations, while with some
extra memory space for data storage. The architectural nature of SATA disk module provides higher
resistance to external environmental influences and better flexibility for motherboard space.
Regarding data reliability, SDM5A is built in with powerful ECC engine that can correct up to 40 bits per
1KB data. In addition, the controller unit of this DOM device supports wear-leveling, SMART and power
failure management for data integrity. With its trustable reliability, performance and cost effectiveness,
Apacer’s SDM5A is definitely the ideal storage or cache solution for embedded and industrial computers,
servers and thin clients.
2. Pin Assignments
Table 2-1 Signal Segment
Table 2-2 Power Segment
Type
Description
Pin
Signal/Description
GND
P1
VCC (5V)
RxP
+ Differential Receive Signal
P2
GND
RxN
- Differential Receive Signal
GND
TxN
- Differential Transmit Signal
TxP
+ Differential Transmit Signal
GND
S1
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3. Product Specifications
3.1 Capacity
Capacity specifications of SDM5A are available as shown in Table 3-1. It lists the specific capacity and
the default numbers of heads, sectors and cylinders for each product line.
Table 3-1 Capacity Specifications
Capacity
Total bytes*
Cylinders
Heads
Sectors
Max LBA
8 GB
8,012,390,400
15,525
16
63
15,649,200
16 GB
16,013,942,784
16,383
16
63
31,277,232
32 GB
32,017,047,552
16,383
16
63
62,533,296
*Display of total bytes varies from file systems, which means not all of the bytes can be used for storage.
**Notes: 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes; 1 sector = 512 bytes.
LBA count addressed in the table above indicates total user storage capacity and will remain the same throughout the lifespan of the
device. However, the total usable capacity of the SSD is most likely to be less than the total physical capacity because a small portion
of the capacity is reserved for device maintenance usages.
3.2 Performance
Performance of SDM5A is listed below in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 Performance
Capacity
Performance
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
Sustained read (MB/s)
365
435
435
Sustained write (MB/s)
115
200
215
Note: Results may differ from various flash configurations or host system setting.
3.3 Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications of SDM5A product family follow MIL-STD-810 standards as shown in Table
3-3.
Table 3-3 Environmental Specifications
Item
Specifications
Operating temp.
C to 70°C (Standard); -40°C to 85°C (Extended)
Non-operating temp.
-40°C to 100°C
Operating vibration
20~2000(Hz), 7.69 (Grms), random wave, X, Y, Z axis
Non-operating vibration
10~2000(Hz), 15(G), sine wave, X, Y, Z axis
Operating shock
50(G), 11(ms), half-sine wave
Non-operating shock
1,500(G), 0.5(ms), half-sine wave
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3.4 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is predicted based on reliability data for the individual components
in SDM5A. The prediction result for SDM5A is more than 2,000,000 hours.
Note: The MTBF is predicated and calculated based on Telcordia Technologies Special Report, SR-332, Issue 2 method.
3.5 Certification and Compliance
SDM5A complies with the following standards:
CE
FCC
RoHS Recast
MIL-STD-810

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Solid State Drives - SSD SATA3 Disk Module 7-Pin/180 Degree SLC LP2 8G Extended Temp with Write Protect
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