SI3 Series
The SI3 series is a high-end product line featuring industrial-grade SATA-III storage devices available in the M.2, 2.5″ and mSATA form factors.

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Sustained read
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Sustained write
INDUSTRIAL STORAGE.
SATA INTERFACE.
Industrial hardware
The SI3 series is designed for industrial applications through and through, allowing it to excel in extreme temperatures and challenging environments.
True SATA Performance
With up to 550 MB/s sustained read and 535 MB/s sustained write, the SI3 series pushes the limits of the SATA-III interface even under sustained load.
Power loss protection
The SI3 series is available with optional hardware power loss protection for extra safeguards against power issues in critical applications.
Tailored according to your needs
Exascend's unique customization services allow the SI3 series to be optimized according to your needs.
Description
The industrial-grade SI3 series from Exascend powers challenging applications with true SATA-III performance in a rugged and stability-optimized package. With top-level performance, exceptional reliability, stability, and endurance, the SI3 series is a great choice for even the most demanding applications.
Series highlights:
- Extended drive life with Exascend’s advanced flash management and global wear-leveling algorithm
- Unlimited customization options, including optional power loss protection (PLP) and adjustable over-provisioning
- TCG Opal 2.0 compliant and AES-256 encryption support; hardware secure erase and temper-proof firmware available
Contact us to learn more about how the SI3 series can help bring your challenging applications to the next level.
Advanced technologies
Power Tuning
Our unique level of control over hardware, firmware and manufacturing enables us to provide unmatched tuning services. By tuning the performance of our product specifically for your applications, we can achieve the highest possible performance to thermals and performance to power ratios.
Unlimited Over-Provisioning
Exascend offers unlimited over-provisioning (OP), allowing customers to set the ideal level of OP to match their application’s exact demands. No artificial limitations. Unlimited flexibility.
SuperCruise™
SuperCruise™ is a signature Exascend technology that optimizes write performance for stability – ensuring unbeatable stable write performance even in the most demanding applications.
AES-256
Exascend’s secure storage solutions offer the highest level of data protection with virtually unbreakable AES-256 encryption, guaranteeing unbeatable encryption compliant with federal agencies’ stringent data security requirements.
Wide Temperature
Exascend’s wide temperature technology leverages a unique combination of high-quality components, purpose-designed hardware and highly-optimized firmware to deliver unmatched wide temperature performance and stability.
...and many more
The SI3 series also supports customized secure erase, data retention, firmware encryption, RAID ECC, multi-image firmware backup, TCG Opal-support, as well as ultra-fast response time.
Fully customizable
Powered by Marvell
Exascend’s unique strategic partnership with Marvell combines the best controllers in the industry with our hardware expertise and industry-leading firmware design. The result: flash storage devices ready for any challenge thrown at them.
In-house hardware and firmware expertise
Customization is at the heart of what we do. Our hardware and firmware teams are dedicated to your success and ready to develop solutions that tackle your challenges.
Recommended applications
Industrial
Industrial applications demand unwavering performance in challenging environments.
Mission critical
Reliability comes second to none in mission critical applications – where failure is not an option.
Edge computing
The edge puts storage devices up against severe environmental challenges and unique demands.
Automotive
Data now is driving innovation and development of software-defined cars.
Transportation
Shocks, vibrations, and extreme temperature fluctuations demand only the best from storage devices.
Telecommunications
Next-generation telecom requires ultra-fast storage devices that excel in any environment.
Product information
Image | Model Name | Form factor | Capacity (GB) | Max. seq. read (MB/s) | Max. seq. write (MB/s) | TBW (max.) | Inquiry |
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![]() | EXSI3M7680GB | M.2 (2280) | 7680 | 535 | 535 | 4800 | |
![]() | EXSI3A7680GB | 2.5" | 7680 | 550 | 535 | 4800 | |
![]() | EXSI3B960GB | mSATA | 960 | 550 | 535 | 600 | |
![]() | EXSI3B480GB | mSATA | 480 | 550 | 535 | 300 | |
![]() | EXSI3B240GB | mSATA | 240 | 550 | 300 | 150 | |
![]() | EXSI3M3840GB | M.2 (2280) | 3840 | 550 | 535 | 2400 | |
![]() | EXSI3A240GB | 2.5" | 240 | 550 | 300 | 150 | |
![]() | EXSI3M240GB | M.2 (2280) | 240 | 550 | 300 | 150 | |
![]() | EXSI3M480GB | M.2 (2280) | 480 | 550 | 535 | 300 | |
![]() | EXSI3M960GB | M.2 (2280) | 960 | 550 | 535 | 600 | |
![]() | EXSI3M1920GB | M.2 (2280) | 1920 | 550 | 535 | 1200 | |
![]() | EXSI3B120GB | mSATA | 120 | 540 | 140 | 75 | |
![]() | EXSI3A3840GB | 2.5" | 3840 | 550 | 535 | 2400 | |
![]() | EXSI3A1920GB | 2.5" | 1920 | 550 | 535 | 1200 | |
![]() | EXSI3A960GB | 2.5" | 960 | 550 | 535 | 600 | |
![]() | EXSI3A480GB | 2.5" | 480 | 550 | 535 | 300 |
SI3 Series | |
Edition | SI3 |
Physical information | |
Form factor | 2.5″, M.2 (2280) |
Interface | SATA-III, 6.0Gbps |
Capacity | 120–7680GB |
Flash type | 3D TLC |
Input voltage | 5V±5%; 3.3V±5% |
Power consumption | Active <5W; Idle <0.9W |
Performance | |
Maximum sequential read (MB/s) | 550 |
Maximum sequential write (MB/s) | 535 |
Max. 4K random read (IOPS) | 85,000 |
Max. 4K random write (IOPS) | 70,000 |
Reliability/endurance | |
Operational temperature (°C) | -40–85 |
Storage temperature (°C) | -50–95 |
UBER | 1 sector per 10^17 bits read |
TBW (max.) | 2,400 |
MTBF (hours) | 2,000,000 |
Warranty (years) | 3 |
M.2 2260 and 2242 form factors available upon request.
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