M2 256GB 2280MM SSD

An M.2 256GB SSD 2280mm provides fast storage. This solid-state drive uses a compact M.2 form factor. It offers reliability and efficiency. This overview highlights its key aspects.

Key Features

The M.2 form factor is slim. It saves valuable space. It fits well in laptops. Desktops and ultrabooks also benefit. Interface options are crucial. NVMe (PCIe) provides high speeds. It boasts faster read/write performance. SATA is more affordable. However, it operates slower than NVMe.

The 256GB capacity is quite practical. It’s ideal for boot drives. Operating systems load quickly. Essential applications run smoothly. Performance varies by interface. 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 slower. Read speeds are up to 550 MB/s. Write speeds reach 500 MB/s.

Applications and Brands

This SSD is perfect for operating systems. It ensures quick boot times. It suits light tasks well. Everyday computing needs are easily met. Several popular brands produce these SSDs. Samsung offers the 970 EVO and 980 series. Kingston includes the A2000 and NV1 series. WD provides the Blue SN570 and Green series. Crucial features its P2 series.

Understanding M.2 Technology

M.2, pronounced “m dot two,” was formerly called NGFF. This stands for Next Generation Form Factor. It specifies internal computer expansion cards. It also defines associated connectors. M.2 2280 SSD replaces mSATA and mPCIe standards. This gives it the short name M.2. It employs a flexible physical specification. Different module widths and lengths are allowed. This enhances its use in smaller devices. Ultrabooks and tablets greatly benefit.

The M.2 standard supports various functions. This includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Satellite navigation and NFC are possible. Digital radio and WiGig can integrate. Wireless WAN (WWAN) also fits. Most importantly, it supports solid-state drives.

The SATA revision 3.2 standardizes M.2. It defines it as a new storage format. It also specifies its hardware layout. Buses exposed through the connector include PCIe 3.0.¹⁰ Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 is also supported. USB 3.0 compatibility is present. All these standards are backward compatible.

Storage Interfaces

Three logical device interfaces exist. These work with storage devices. Legacy SATA is one option. It’s used for SATA SSDs. It interfaces through the AHCI driver. It uses a legacy SATA 3.0 port. This offers 6 Gbit/s.

PCI Express uses NVMe. This is for PCIe SSDs. It interfaces through the NVMe driver. It uses provided PCI Express lanes. This is a high-performance interface. It’s optimized for PCIe SSDs. NVMe was designed from the ground up. It leverages low latency. It uses enhanced parallelism. This complements modern CPUs. NVMe’s advantages over AHCI are clear. It exploits parallelism in hardware. Its design has fewer data transfer stages. Command queues are deeper. Interrupt processing is more efficient.

Form Factors and Keying

The M.2 standard builds on mSATA. mSATA used Mini PCIe physical layout.M.2 allows larger PCBs. This means longer modules. Double-sided component population is possible. M.2 modules offer greater capacity. They fit within an mSATA footprint. Modules are rectangular. They have an edge connector. A semicircular mounting hole is on the opposite end.

Pricing in Kenya

In Kenya, an M.2 256GB SSD costs between KES 3,000 and KES 6,000. Prices depend on the brand. NVMe models are typically more expensive than SATA. You can order from Takashi shop. Verify compatibility before purchase.