OCZ Agility 3 - User Manual

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Maximum Sequential Speeds are determined using ATTO
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Small file I/O performance is measured using Iometer2008, Queue Depth 32, 4KB Aligned; Logical Block Address (LBA) range: 85% of total drive capacity
³ Small file I/O performance is measured using Iometer2008, Queue Depth 32, 4KB Aligned; Logical Block Address (LBA) range: 8GB
Incompressible data performance is measured using AS-SSD; 64 thread for 4K specs
Note: Full performance achieved with a native SATA 6Gbps controller
OCZ Agility 3 SATA III Solid State Drives are designed
and built to provide an exceptional balance of
performance and value. The Agility 3 Series
implements the cutting-edge SATA 6Gbps interface
to deliver excellent sequential and random data
transfer rates, significantly improving your computing
experience over hard drives.
APPLICATIONS
• Desktop PCs
• Notebooks
Save More. Do More. Engineered for Cost-Effective Performance
In addition to enhanced 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.
Unique and innovative, Agility 3 SSDs deliver a one-of-a-
kind storage solution.
System Configuration: Intel® Core™ i5 2500K processor, ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Board, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
OCZ Agility 3 SSD Series – 3
rd
Generation
The speed of the SATA III interface for value-seekers
Performance
120GB
180GB
240GB
360GB
480GB
Max Read SATA 6Gbps
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up to 525 MB/s
up to 525 MB/s
up to 525 MB/s
up to 525 MB/s
up to 525 MB/s
Max Write SATA 6Gbps¹
up to 500 MB/s
up to 500 MB/s
up to 500 MB/s
up to 495 MB/s
up to 410 MB/s
Max Read SATA 3Gbps
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up to 280 MB/s
up to 280 MB/s
up to 280 MB/s
up to 280 MB/s
up to 280 MB/s
Max Write SATA 3Gbps¹
up to 260 MB/s
up to 260 MB/s
up to 260 MB/s
up to 260 MB/s
up to 260 MB/s
4KB Random Read²
20,000 IOPS (75 MB/s)
35,000 IOPS (135 MB/s)
35,000 IOPS (135 MB/s)
35,000 IOPS (135 MB/s)
35,000 IOPS (135 MB/s)
4KB Random Write²
50,000 IOPS (195 MB/s)
50,000 IOPS (195 MB/s)
45,000 IOPS (175 MB/s)
25,000 IOPS (98 MB/s)
22,000 IOPS (95 MB/s)
Max 4KB Random Write³
85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)
85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)
85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)
85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)
30,000 IOPS (115 MB/s)
Sequential Read AS-SSD
195 MB/s
190 MB/s
190 MB/s
190 MB/s
230 MB/s
Sequential Write AS-SSD
130 MB/s
180 MB/s
210 MB/s
140 MB/s
170 MB/s
4K Random Read AS-SSD
23,000 (90 MB/s)
38,000 (150 MB/s)
38,000 (150 MB/s)
30,000 (120 MB/s)
34,500 (135 MB/s)
4K Random Write AS-SSD
35,500 (140 MB/s)
43,000 (170 MB/s)
50,000 (200 MB/s)
18,000 (70 MB/s)
19,000 (75 MB/s)
Performance
60-64GB
90-GB
Max Read SATA 6Gbps
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up to 525 MB/s
up to 525 MB/s
Max Write SATA 6Gbps¹
up to 475 MB/s
up to 500 MB/s
Max Read SATA 3Gbps
1
up to 280 MB/s
up to 280 MB/s
Max Write SATA 3Gbps¹
up to 260 MB/s
up to 260 MB/s
4KB Random Read²
10,000 IOPS (40 MB/s)
20,000 IOPS (75 MB/s)
4KB Random Write²
50,000 IOPS (195 MB/s)
50,000 IOPS (195 MB/s)
Max 4KB Random Write³
80,000 IOPS (310 MB/s)
85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)
Sequential Read AS-SSD
180 MB/s
180 MB/s
Sequential Write AS-SSD
65 MB/s
105 MB/s
4K Random Read AS-SSD
12,500 IOPS (50 MB/s)
21,000 (84 MB/s)
4K Random Write AS-SSD
17,500 IOPS (70 MB/s)
25,500 (100 MB/s)

Summary

Product Overview and Benefits

Engineered for Cost-Effective Performance

Details the Agility 3 SSD's design, SATA 6Gbps interface, and performance benefits over traditional hard drives.

Save More. Do More.

Highlights benefits like cooler, quieter, energy-efficient operation, superior durability, and reliability.

Key Applications

Lists primary uses for the Agility 3 SSD, including desktop PCs and notebooks.

Product Specifications

Physical Specifications

Details physical attributes like capacity, NAND components, interface, form factor, controller, dimensions, and weight.

Reliability, Protection, and Security

Covers MTBF, ECC recovery, product health monitoring (SMART), and data path protection features.

Environmental Specifications

Lists power consumption, operating/ambient/storage temperatures, shock resistance, and certifications.

Compatibility Information

Specifies SATA compliance, supported operating systems, and power connector requirements.

Additional Features

Includes performance optimization (TRIM) and service/support details like warranty and tech support.

Mechanical and Packaging Details

Mechanical Specifications

Provides detailed diagrams and critical dimensions for the SSD unit.

Packaging Specifications

Lists the dimensions and weight of the product packaging.

Ordering Information

Product Part Numbers and UPCs

Details product SKUs, raw capacities, IDEMA capacities, part numbers, and UPC codes for various SSD models.

OCZ Agility 3 Specifications

General

Capacity	60GB, 120GB, 240GB, 480GB
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Sequential Read	Up to 525 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 500 MB/s
Controller	SandForce SF-2281
MTBF	2 million hours
Warranty	3 years
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
NAND Type	Asynchronous MLC
Random Read IOPS	50, 000 IOPS