Software Update: Intel SSD Toolbox 3.1.6

Intel has released version 3.1.6 of the Solid State Drive Toolbox. With this program it is possible to manage a solid state drive from Intel. For example, it can provide information about the characteristics of the drive, run some diagnostic tests and optimize performance. In addition, it is also possible to update the firmware. The changelog for this release shows the following changes and improvements:

This release contains the following:

• Intel SSD DC S3500 Series firmware update to 0355 which:
  • Provides an update to the SMART Error Log after the download microcode command is executed.
  • Other ongoing improvements were made to address manufacturability and IOPs consistency.
• Adds a tool update to return many of the SMART RAW values ​​to integers from hexadecimal numbers
• Adds support for drives starting with a serial number of EK.