Technical documentation for the Gigastone NAS SSD identifies 3D TLC NAND flash paired with a Silicon Motion controller. Performance metrics show sequential speeds consistent with the SATA III 6Gb/s interface, though 4K random IOPS are lower than enterprise-grade solid-state drives. Aggregate specification data indicates an absence of power-loss protection capacitors, which are typically required for data integrity during unexpected shutdowns in RAID environments.
Standardized testing protocols reveal that sustained write operations lead to cache exhaustion, which may result in latency spikes. If these spikes occur during parity rebuilds, some NAS operating systems may incorrectly flag the drive as degraded. Material analysis confirms a standard 2.5-inch internal form factor. This unit is intended for low-power, silent operation in desktop-based storage, but lacks the high total bytes written (TBW) ratings associated with MLC or SLC-based NAS storage.
The WD Red SN700 NVMe is an appropriate alternative for modern systems with M.2 slots that require higher endurance and faster Gen3 throughput.
This drive is classified under high-capacity NAS drives as a solid-state alternative to traditional mechanical platters.
