OCZ Agility 3 240GB 2.5 SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD)

OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-240G

Designed and built to provide an exceptional balance of performance and value, the OCZ Agility 3 SATA III Series solid state drive implements the cutting-edge SATA 6 Gbps interface to deliver excellent sequential and random data transfer rates, significantly improving your computing experience over hard drives.

240 GB Agility 3 SATA III
2.5-Inch SSD

Up to 525 MB/s maximum reads and 500 MB/s of maximum writes
Up to 35,000 random 4K reads and 45,000 random 4K writes
SandForce 2281 NAND controller
Compatible with Windows-, Mac- and Linux-based systems
3-year limited warranty

This model of the 2.5-inch Agility 3 (AGT3-25SAT3-240G) offers 240 GB of storage capacity, a 500 MB/s maximum write speed, and up to 45,000 random 4k write performance. It's backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Superior PC Experience

In addition to maximum performance, an Agility 3 upgrade promotes cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. With no moving parts, SSDs provide peace of mind with their superior durability and reliability. Read more about SSDs below.

The OCZ Agility 3 2.5-inch SSD (view larger).

Which OCZ Agility 3 SSD is Right for You?

	AGT3-25SAT3-60G	AGT3-25SAT3- 90G	AGT3-25SAT3-120G	AGT3-25SAT3-180G	AGT3-25SAT3-240G	AGT3-25SAT3-360G	AGT3-25SAT3-480G
Performance
Capacity	60 GB	90 GB	120 GB	180 GB	240 GB	360 GB	480 GB
Maximum Reads	525 MB/s	525 MB/s	525 MB/s	525 MB/s	525 MB/s	525 MB/s	525 MB/s
Maximum Writes	475 MB/s	500 MB/s	500 MB/s	500 MB/s	500 MB/s	495 MB/s	410 MB/s
Random 4K Read	10,000 IOPS	20,000 IOPS	20,000 IOPS	35,000 IOPS	35,000 IOPS	35,000 IOPS	35,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write	50,000 IOPS	50,000 IOPS	50,000 IOPS	50,000 IOPS	45,000 IOPS	25,000 IOPS	22,000 IOPS
Max Random 4K Write	80,000 IOPS	85,000 IOPS	85,000 IOPS	85,000 IOPS	85,000 IOPS	85,000 IOPS	30,000 IOPS
Physical
NAND Components	2Xnm Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface	SATA III / 6 Gbps (backwards compatible with SATA II / 3 Gbps)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
NAND Controller	SandForce 2281
Dimensions & Weight	99.8 x 69.63 x 9.3mm; 77g
Reliability/Protection
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	2 million hours
Data Path Protection	ECC corrects up to 78 random bits/1 KB sector (BCH)
Product Health Monitoring	Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) Support
Compatibility
Serial ATA (SATA)	Fully compliant with Serial ATA International Organization (Serial ATA Revision 3.0) and ATA/ATAPI-8 Standard Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Operating System	Windows XP 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit / 64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit; Linux; Mac OS X
Additional Features
Performance Optimization	TRIM (requires OS support)
Shock Resistance	Up to 1500 grams
Low Power Consumption	2.7W active, 1.5W idle
Service & Support	3-year warranty, toll-free tech support, 24 hour forum support

The SSD Advantage

Whether you're refreshing an older laptop or trying to maximize the potential of the latest platform, SSDs provide substantial benefits over traditional hard drives.

Greater Durability

Solid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted to circuit boards, shock resistant up to 1500g. Hard disk drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage.

Faster Performance

SSDs have 100 times greater throughput and instantaneous access times for quicker boot-ups, faster file transfers, and overall snappier performance than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read/ write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once.

Less Power Consumption, Silent Operation, and Lightweight

SSDs use significantly less wattage at peak load than hard disk drives--less than 2W versus 6W for an HDD--delivering longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment. With no moving parts, SSDs run virtually silent in your notebook or PC case to eliminate distracting noises during gaming or entertainment. And SSDs won't weigh down your laptop, netbook, or tablet PC when you're on the go.