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G. Kuppan ThirumalaiA Beginner's Guide to SSD Firmwarehttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9888-6_1

1. Introduction to SSD Firmware

Gopi Kuppan Thirumalai1  
(1)
San Jose, CA, USA
 

Welcome to the world of SSD firmware! This chapter marks the beginning of your journey into the intricate world of solid-state drive (SSD) firmware. In this chapter, I will lay the foundation by exploring the fundamental concepts and essential aspects of SSD firmware. My goal is to provide you with a clear understanding of what SSDs are, the role of firmware in optimizing their performance, and the key differences that set SSDs apart from traditional hard-disk drives (HDDs).

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