Also in the fourth generation, STEC is adding the option of 256-bit AES encryption to create a self-encrypting drive, so data can't be retrieved from the SSD if it is removed from the array where it belongs.
Zeus is STEC's line of SSDs with Fibre Channel and SAS (serial-attached storage) interfaces, while its Mach series uses SATA (serial ATA).
Stephen Lawson covers mobile, storage and networking technologies for The IDG News Service. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @sdlawsonmedia. Stephen's e-mail address is stephen_lawson@idg.com
