The XPort6173 supports two, standard, 2.5 in. Solid-State Drives (SSDs) in a single 0.8 in. or 1.0 in. 3U VPX slot. It provides system integrators quick and easy access to the latest high-density SSD options in a rugged, compact, COTS package. The XPort6173’s design mitigates life cycle issues that plague other flash-based storage solutions.The XPort6173 supports a x2 PCI Express 2.0 interface to the backplane for flexible system connectivity options. Standard configurations of up to 4 TB are available. These modules have been tested and utilize the latest high-density SLC- and MLC-based flash solutions.