Specifications
Flash Memory Guide
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1. Testing each memory cell in the Flash storage device.
2. Identifying all defective cells and taking steps to ensure that no data will be written to or read from a defective cell.
3. Reserving some cells to serve as “spares.” Flash memory cells have a long but nite lifetime. Therefore, some cells
are held in reserve to replace any memory cells that may fail over time.
4. Creating a File Allocation Table (FAT) or other directory. To enable Flash devices to conveniently store and access
customer les, a le management system must be created to allow any device or computer to identify the les
stored in the Flash storage device. The most common type of le management system for Flash storage devices
is the File Allocation Table (FAT), which is also used on hard drives.
5. Reserving some cells for use by the Flash storage device’s controller, e.g., for storing rmware updates and other
controller-specic information.
6. Where applicable, reserving some cells for special features. For example, the specication for Secure Digital (SD)
cards requires reserved areas to support special copy-protection and security features.
3.0 Features of Kingston’s Flash Storage Products
Kingston’s Flash storage devices oer many advantages.
• Flash Storage Device Warranty: Kingston warrants that its Flash storage devices are free from defects in material
and workmanship for the period specied below:
Product Lifetime Warranty: The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for the life of the
product: Memory modules including ValueRAM®, HyperX®, Retail Memory and Kingston system-specic
memory; Flash memory cards (e.g., Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC and XC, CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard,
SmartMedia) and Flash adapters.
Five-Year Warranty: The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of ve years from
the date of purchase by the original end user customer: USB DataTraveler® drives and SSDNow KC100 (Solid-
State Drives).
Three-Year Warranty: The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of three
years from the date of purchase by the original end user customer: SSDNow (Solid State Drives) except for the
SSDNow KC100, SSDNow S200/30GB and SSDNow SMS200/30GB.
Two-Year Warranty: The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of two years
from the date of purchase by the original end user customer: SSDNow S200/30GB, SSDNow SMS200/30GB,
DataTraveler Workspace, MobileLite Wireless — Gen 2, MobileLite Reader, microSD Reader, HyperX Cloud
Headset (excluding any free promotional items included in the package), HyperX Skyn Mouse Pad and products
under the Kingston Customization Program. Kingston Customization Program products are limited to credit or
refund during the two-year warranty period. In some instances, Kingston may, as its option, elect to replace
defective products ordered through the Kingston Customization Program with functionally equivalent products.
One-Year Warranty: The following Kingston products are covered by this warranty for a period of one year
from the date of purchase by the original end user customer: MobileLite Wireless — Gen.1, MobileLite Reader,
DataTraveler Accessory Kit, Wi-Drive®, TravelLite SD/MMC Reader and HyperX Fan.
For further details, see kingston.com/company/warranty.asp