Transcend MTS832S 256GB, TS256GMTS832S

M.2 SSD 832S Transcend's M.2 SSD 832S adopts a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor, making it slimmer and highly compatible with space-limited applications and small form factor devices, such as thin, light notebooks and high-performance PCs. Featuring the SATA III 6Gb/s interface, DDR3 DRAM cache, enhanced firmware algorithms, and built with high-quality NAND flash, the ultra-compact M.2 SSD 832S delivers high performance and peerless reliability. 3D expansion to break through limits Unlike the existing planar NAND chips, 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory in which the memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND is developed to break through density limitations of the 2D planar NAND, and thus can deliver a greater level of performance and endurance. Single-sided to fit perfectly in small form factor devices Compliant with M.2 form factor Type 2280, Transcend's 3D NAND M.2 SSD 832S is just 80mm in length and comes in a single-sided layout - meaning that only one side of the SSD has components attached to it - making the 832S the perfect solution for small form factor laptops and ultra-light PCs. The M.2 SSD 832S makes for an easy upgrade to your computer, taking up little space while giving it a much needed energy boost. Superior transfer speeds Featuring the M.2 standard (80mm), the next generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 SSD 832S reaches incredible read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 500MB/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 832S provides 1.5 times faster boot time than conventional hard drives. High IOPS to speed up loading times Dedicated to maximizing high-performance computing, the M.2 SSD 832S features 4k random file read and write speeds up to 85,000 IOPS that deliver incredibly short loading times and almost instant response for heavy graphics and multimedia applications. Store more in less space The M.2 form factor enables expansion and integration of functions onto a single form factor module solution. M.2 SSDs include a smaller form factor but with larger capacities than that of mSATA and half-slim SSDs. With its singled-sided M.2 form factor, the SSD 832S is even slimmer and offers better compatibility. SSD Scope software Transcend SSD Scope is advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easy to ensure your Transcend SSD remains healthy, and continues to run fast and error-free by determining the condition and optimizing the performance of your drive. Specifications: Appearance Dimensions 80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 2.23 mm (3.15" x 0.87" x 0.09") Weight 9 g (0.32 oz) Interface Bus Interface SATA III 6Gb/s Storage Flash Type 3D NAND flash Capacity 256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB/ Operating Environment Operating Temperature 0°C (32°F) ~ 70°C (158°F) Operating Voltage 3.3V±5% Performance Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark) 1 TB 560/500 MB/s 512 GB 560/500 MB/s 256 GB 530/400 MB/s 4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter) 1 TB 85,000/85,000 IOPS 512 GB 80,000/85,000 IOPS 256 GB 45,000/70,000 IOPS Terabytes Written (TBW) 1 TB 560 TBW 512 GB 280 TBW 256 GB 140 TBW Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 2,000,000 hour(s) Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) 0.3 (5 yrs) Note Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity. The workload used to rate DWPD may be different from your actual workload, which may vary due to host hardware, software, usage, and storage capacity. Warranty Certificate CE/ FCC/ BSMI/ Warranty Five-year Limited Warranty Warranty Policy Please click here for more information about the Transcend Warranty Policy. Warranty does not apply when SSD Scope's wear-out indicator displays 0% within the warranty coverage. System Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later Note Please make sure that your computer has a M.2 slot. Technology TRIM & NCQ Command S.M.A.R.T. DDR3 DRAM Cache Advanced Garbage Collection DevSleep Mode - RAID Engine LDPC Coding .