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Rugged SSDs Built for Extreme Environments
If you're looking for military and space-grade solid-state drives (SSDs), designed for the most demanding applications, you're in the right place.
For over 22 years, Foremay has been a trusted leader in designing and manufacturing rugged, reliable, and secure solid-state drives (SSDs) specifically for critical missions in military and defence, space exploration and aerospace.
Their products are renowned for their durability, security, reliability and long term supply commitment.
22 Years of Unmatched Performance Under Pressure
Foremay don’t just build SSDs, they build confidence. With over two decades of experience in high-reliability, rugged SSD manufacturing, Foremay ensures the highest quality control and responsiveness to your specific needs such as:
- Into the Unknown: Radiation-hardened drives available to withstand the rigours of space travel.
- Underwater Operations: Hermetically sealed options to ensure reliable data storage for submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles.
- Customisable Solutions: Custom design and production to meet your unique mission requirements.
American Made, Built to Endure
- Foremay takes pride in their American-made heritage. All final assembly and controller design and manufacturing happen within the USA, with a dedicated Californian design engineering team.
Foremay is a global leader trusted for:
- Unmatched Durability: Exceeding MIL-STD-810G standards, their drives are built to conquer extreme shock, vibration, and temperatures (-55°C to 125°C).
- Security You Can Trust: Foremay delivers advanced security features, including military-grade secure erase, self-destruction, and advanced encryption, keeping your data safe in any situation.
- 100% Tested. Zero Compromises. Every Foremay SSD undergoes rigorous testing, ensuring the unwavering performance your mission demands.
The Foremay range of Military & space grade ssd.
SC199 Hi-Rel ™ Series - High Ruggedness for Mission Critical Applications
| Features | ||||
| Form Factor | Operating Temperature | R/W Speed Max.(MB/s) | Capacity (GB) | Optional Features |
| 2.5” SATA | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 8,000 | HE, RC, S1, S2, S3, CC, WP |
| 1.8” micro SATA | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 2,000 | HE, RC, S1, S2, S3, CC, WP |
| 1.8” SATA | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 500 | HE, RC, S1, S2, CC, SC |
| 2.5“ NVMe U.2 | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 2,800/1,500 | 30 ~ 8,000 | HE, S1, CC |
| 3U/6U VPX | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 3.800/3,100 | 1,000 ~ 16,000 | HE, S1, CC |
| 3U PXIe | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 3.800/3,100 | 1,000 ~ 16,000 | HE, S1, CC |
| 2.5“ IDE/PATA | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 100/80 | 30 ~ 1,000 | HE, S1, CC |
| CFast | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 400/180 | 30 ~ 128 | HE, S1, CC |
| CompactFlash | -40 ~ +85°C to -55 ~ +125°C | 100/80 | 30 ~ 128 | HE, S1, CC |
Optional Features
RC: Rugged connectors with 100K mating cycles
S1 & S2: software / hardware secure erase
S2: One-key self-destroy secure erase
HE: Hardware based encryptions
CC: Conformal coating
WP: Write protect (read only)
Please contact Nexus Industrial Memory if you have any requirement for other interfaces, form factors or special features that are not listed here.
EC188 ™ M-Series - High Tolerance for Rugged Servers
| Features | ||||
| Form Factor | Operating Temperature | R/W Speed Max.(MB/s) | Capacity (GB) | Optional Features |
| VPX 3U | 0 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 4,000/ 3,300 | 1TB~32TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| 2.5” NVMe U.2 | 1 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 3,000/2,200 | 1TB~8TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| PCIe x8 Gen 3.0 | 2 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 3,800/3,100 | 1TB~8TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| PCIe x8 Gen 2.0 | 3 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 2,400/2,200 | 1TB~8TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| PCIe x4 Gen 2.0 | 4 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 1,500/1,400 | 1TB~12TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| PCIe x4 Gen 1.0 | 5 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 800/700 | 4TB~32TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| PXIe | 6 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 3,500/ 3,300 | 1TB~8TB | Opt. HE, S2 |
| VPX 6U | 7 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 4,000/ 3,300 | 1TB~32TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
| 2.5” SATA III | 8 ~ +55 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 550/510 | 1TB~16TB | Opt. HE, S1 |
Optional Features
S1/2: Type-I/II secure erase,
software or hardware based purge
HE: Hardware based encryption
CC: Conformal coating
SC: Super capacitor
OP: TCG-Opal
Please contact Nexus Industrial Memory if you have any requirement for other interfaces, form factors or special features that are not listed here.
TC166 ™ Family - High Reliability for Embedded Computing
| Features | ||||
| Form Factor | Operating Temperature | R/W Speed Max.(MB/s) | Capacity (GB) | Optional Features |
| 2.5” SATA III | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 16,000 | HE, S1, S2, S3, WP |
| 3.5” SATA | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 550/510 | 1,000 ~ 32,000 | HE, S1, S2, S3, WP |
| 1.8” micro SATA | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 2,000 | HE, S1, S2, S3 |
| 1.8“ SATA | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 550/510 | 30 ~ 256 | HE, S1, CC |
| 2.5” IDE | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 100/80 | 20 ~ 1,000 | HE, S1, CC |
| CompactFlash card | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 100/80 | 30 ~ 128 | HE, S1, CC |
| CFast | 0 ~ +70 °C to -40 ~ +85 °C | 500/350 | 30 ~ 256 | HE, S1, CC |
Optional Features
HE: Hardware based encryption, S1: Software bases secure erase
S2: Hardware based secure erase, S3: Crypro erase and self-destruction
Please contact Nexus Industrial Memory if you have any requirement for other interfaces, form factors or special features that are not listed here.
OC177 ™ Hi-Rel Series - High Integration for On-board Computing
| Features | ||||
| Controller Chipset | Operating Temperature | R/W Speed Max.(MB/s) | Capacity (GB) | Optional Features |
| M.2 NGFF PCIe | -40~+85°C or wider | 2,800/1,500 | 60 ~ 2,000 | HE, S1, CC, WP |
| M.2 NGFF SATA | -40~+85°C or wider | 550/510 | 60 ~ 2,000 | HE, S1, S2, CC, WP |
| mSATA (MO-300B) | -40~+85°C or wider | 550/510 | 30 ~ 1,000 | HE, S1, S2, CC, WP |
| half slim SATA (MO-297A) | -40~+85°C or wider | 500/450 | 30 ~ 256 | HE, S1, S2, CC, WP |
| 1.8″ microSATA | -40~+85°C or wider | 550/510 | 30 ~ 2,000 | HE, S1, S2, CC, WP |
| Mini mSATA | -40~+85°C or wider | 500/280 | 30 ~ 256 | HE, S1, CC |
| Disk on Chip (DOC®) | -40~+85°C or wider | 360/100 | 30 ~ 64 | HE, S1, S2, WP |
Optional Features
S1: Type-I software or firmware based military secure erase
HE: Hardware based encryption
CC: Conformal coating
Please contact Nexus Industrial Memory if you have any requirement for other interfaces, form factors or special features that are not listed here.
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Foremay's Immortal series: Unconquerable SSDs for Uncompromising Missions
Within Foremay’s arsenal of rugged SSDs lies the Immortal series, a name that truly embodies its capabilities. These drives are specifically engineered to conquer the most extreme environments and defy the limitations of traditional storage solutions. Here’s what makes the Immortal series stand out:
Built for the Battlefield and Beyond: The Immortal series exceeds MIL-STD-810G standards for shock, vibration, and temperature resistance. They can operate in extreme cold or heat, with a wider temperature range than standard Foremay SSDs. Whether on land, sea, or air, the Immortal can handle the toughest conditions.
Impenetrable Security: The Immortal series offers the same advanced security features as other Foremay SSDs, including military-grade secure erase, self-destruction capabilities, and AES-256 bit hardware-based encryption. This ensures your most critical data remains secure, even in the event of physical compromise.
Designed to Last: Foremay incorporates their most advanced technologies and highest-grade materials into the Immortal series. The result is an SSD built for exceptional endurance and a long lifespan, making it a reliable companion for extended deployments or long-duration missions.
Hermetic Sealing (Optional): For underwater applications, Foremay offers the Immortal series with hermetic sealing. This ensures complete protection against water ingress, making it ideal for submarines, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), and other submersible equipment.
The Immortal series is perfect for applications such as:
- Military Ground Vehicles: Store and retrieve vital data on tanks, armored vehicles, and other tactical platforms.
- Aircraft and Naval Systems: Ensure reliable data storage in harsh environments on board aircraft, warships, and other military vessels.
- Space Exploration: Capture and store critical scientific data during space missions with confidence, even in the face of radiation exposure (with radiation-hardened options).
The Foremay Immortal series is the ultimate expression of rugged SSD technology. If your mission demands the absolute best in durability, security, and performance, the Immortal is the SSD you can trust to be your unwavering partner in the face of any challenge.
What is radiation hardening?
Radiation hardening is a technique used to design and test electronic components and systems to make them resistant to damage or malfunctions caused by ionizing radiation such as particle radiation and high energy electromagnetic radiation.
Engineered with the best radiation hardened technologies, Foremay Immortal range is ideal for applications in space (deep space, GEO and LEO), high altitude flight and close to nuclear reactors.
Foremay radiation hardened SSDs can eliminate or mitigate radiation hazards including Neutron flux and Gamma rays.
This is achieved with advanced software and hardware technologies and processes, more details can be shared under NDA.
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Why Partner With Nexus?
Military & space grade solutions
Rather than ‘just another supplier’, Nexus will consult with you to ensure you get the right solution for your needs, including options like Foremay military-grade SSDs.
Our memory and data storage specialists take into account the operating environment challenges you might be facing and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions such as Foremay military-grade SSDs.
Nexus: uncompromising security
Engage with Nexus Industrial Memory at an early stage in your project and we can make sure our experiences, gained in the very sectors in which you operate, ensure your projects are successful, risks are reduced and you remain price competitive.
Established in 1987, we have a proven track record of working with businesses and organisations, and supporting them through product selection, integration, development and post implementation. One of our key offerings includes the Foremay military grade SSD, which ensures robust performance and reliability even in the most demanding environments.
Experience
Over three decades of experience in providing the world’s best industrial memory and security solutions, including Foremay military grade SSD, to customers across Europe.
Expertise
Our secure memory products are commonly used by design engineers and security experts working on long term projects, with more than 3 million units currently in UK service alone
Support & Advice
Expert advice and customer service on hand any time throughout your product life cycle and beyond. Our technical experts take the time to fully understand our customers’ requirements, often saving you time and money. We proudly offer Foremay military grade SSD to ensure the highest standards of reliability and performance.
Proven track record
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