OCZ Technology, one of the most recognizable names in the market for high-performance memory and computer components, has recently announced the official introduction of its latest series of 2.5-inch solid state drives, the highly anticipated Summit Series. The new drives promise increased performance and have been specifically designed to meet the performance requirements of high-end gamers and computer enthusiasts. In addition, thanks to the specifications of the new 2.5-inch Summit Series, the new drives can also be considered potential solutions for small-scale server PCs.

“OCZ’s SSD lineup offers drives for the complete spectrum of applications, and the new Summit SSD’s cater to both enthusiast level consumer and enterprise customers,” said Alex Mei, CMO of the OCZ Technology Group. “Making use of premium flash and a large 128MB cache, the Summit SSD delivers a combination of high speed, excellent compatibility, and superior reliability in mobile, workstation, and entry-level enterprise computing applications.”

One of the main features of OCZ's latest Summit Series of solid state drives is the integrated 128MB of onboard cache memory, which delivers increased performance through faster data access. According to the specifications of the new drives, users of the Summit Series will be able to take advantage of the read and write speeds of up to 220MB/s and 200MB/s, respectively. The new drives are available in capacities of 60GB, 120GB and 250GB. Designed to provide support for multiple drives in RAID configurations, the new Summit Series is built in a durable 2.5-inch aluminum casing.

Unfortunately, OCZ hasn't provided any specific details on the pricing and the availability of its latest series of 2.5-inch solid state drives. However, you can expect the Summit Series to be relatively high priced, considering the performance potential that they can deliver, according to the specifications provided by the company.