Sabrent introduces the Rocket 5 series, the latest inclusion in its M.2 NVMe SSD collection. This series, presented in the M.2-2280 form factor, is offered as a standalone drive, and an optional fan-heatsink accessory is available to enhance cooling. The cooling solution comprises a compact fin stack, dual copper heat pipes, and a 20 mm fan for efficient heat dissipation.
The Rocket 5 SSD is driven by the Phison PS5026-E26 Max14 controller, coupled with Micron B58R 232-layer 3D NAND flash memory and a DRAM cache based on LPDDR4. It is available in storage capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB.
While exact performance and durability details for individual capacities are undisclosed, Sabrent notes that the drive can attain sequential read speeds of up to 14 GB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12 GB/s, attributed to the Max14um controller’s capabilities. Furthermore, the drive offers support for up to 1.55 million IOPS for 4K random reads and up to 1.8 million IOPS for 4K random writes.
The Rocket 5 series now stands as Sabrent’s premier SSD offering, succeeding the Rocket 4 Plus. The pricing for the series is approximately $730 for the 4 TB model, $340 for the 2 TB version, and $190 for the 1 TB variant.
Sabrent proudly presents the Rocket 5 as their fastest SSD to date, surpassing the acclaimed Rocket 4 Plus and the gaming-centric Rocket 4 Plus-G. Achieving transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s, the Rocket 5 optimally utilizes PCIe 5.0 bandwidth and incorporates DirectStorage-optimized firmware for peak performance.
Source: Sabrent