Solid-state storage

Devices come in various types, form factors, storage sizes, and interfacing options to satisfy application requirements for many computer systems and appliances.

[6] Over time, advancements in central processing unit (CPU) speed has driven innovation in secondary storage technology.

Solid-state storage typically uses the NAND type of flash memory, which can be accessed in chunks smaller than the entire capacity of the device.

Additionally, solid-state storage consumes less power, has better physical shock resistance, and produces less heat and no vibration.

To satisfy such a wide range of uses, SSDs are produced with various features, capacities, interfaces and physical sizes and layouts.