M2 2280MM 128GB SSD

An M.2 128GB SSD 2280mm is a solid-state drive. It uses a compact M.2 form factor. This offers fast, reliable storage. Here is a concise overview of its features.

Key Features

The M.2 128GB SSD 2280mm form factor is slim and efficient. It suits laptops, desktops, and ultrabooks. Two main interface options exist. NVMe (PCIe) provides high speeds. It ensures faster read/write performance. SATA is more affordable. However, it operates slower than NVMe.

The 128GB capacity is good for specific uses. It works perfectly as a boot drive. Operating systems load very quickly. Essential applications launch fast. Performance varies by interface type. NVMe models offer rapid speeds. Read speeds reach up to 3,500 MB/s. Write speeds can hit 2,000 MB/s. SATA models are more modest. Read speeds reach 550 MB/s. Write speeds are around 500 MB/s.

Applications and Brands

This SSD is ideal for quick boot times. It handles operating systems well. It suits light tasks and everyday computing. Several popular brands manufacture these SSDs. Samsung offers the 970 EVO and 980 series. Kingston produces the A2000 and NV1 series. WD has the Blue SN570 and Green series. Crucial provides its P2 series.

Understanding M.2 Technology

M.2, pronounced “m dot two,” was once called NGFF. This stands for Next Generation Form Factor. It specifies internal computer expansion cards. It also defines their connectors. M.2 2280 SSD replaces mSATA and mPCIe standards. This flexible design allows various widths and lengths. It makes them perfect for smaller devices. Ultrabooks and tablets benefit immensely.

M.2 modules integrate multiple functions. These include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Satellite navigation and NFC are supported. Digital radio, WiGig, and WWAN also fit. Crucially, it supports solid-state drives. The SATA revision 3.2 standardizes M.2 SSDs. It specifies their hardware layout. Connectors expose PCIe 3.0 and newer. Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 and USB 3.0 are also present. All these standards are backward compatible.

Storage Interfaces Explained

Three logical device interface options are available. These depend on the M.2 SSD type. Legacy SATA is one choice. It works for SATA SSDs. It interfaces via the AHCI driver. A legacy SATA 3.0 port provides 6 Gbit/s.

PCI Express uses NVMe. This is for PCIe SSDs. It interfaces via the NVMe driver. It uses provided PCI Express lanes. This offers high performance. It is optimized for PCIe SSDs. NVMe was designed from the ground up. It leverages low latency effectively, enhances parallelism in SSDs and complements modern CPUs and applications. NVMe offers clear advantages over AHCI. It exploits parallelism in hardware. Data transfers have fewer stages. Command queues are deeper. Interrupt processing is more efficient.

Form Factors and Keying

The M.2 128GB SSD 2280mm standard derives from mSATA. mSATA used the Mini PCIe form factor. M.2 allows larger printed circuit boards (PCBs). This enables longer modules. Double-sided component population is also possible.

Pricing in Kenya

In Kenya, an M.2 128GB SSD costs from KES 1,800 to KES 6,000. Prices vary by brand and technology. NVMe models are generally more expensive than SATA. You can order from Takashi shop. For compatibility, consult the seller.