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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip

Crucial

Crucial CT2000E100SSD8 E100 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD

SKU CH-NPS0-24JX1 MPN CT2000E100SSD8

A 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4500 MBps write speeds without DRAM cache

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity2TB
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • ProtocolNVMe

Capacity 2TB

  • Gen4 NVMe interface delivers up to 5000 MBps read speeds
  • Sequential write speeds reach 4500 MBps for faster file saves
  • 2000 GB capacity stores large media libraries and game installs
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits desktops, workstations and compatible consoles
  • DRAM-less design with HMB support keeps power draw low

Capacity and interface

The Crucial E100 CT2000E100SSD8 is a 2TB internal SSD built for desktops, workstations and compatible gaming consoles. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with the NVMe protocol. The drive delivers sequential reads up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 4500 MBps without an onboard DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology.

What the bundle changes

Only the SSD itself is included in the package, so no cables, brackets or cloning software ship with it. You will need to source any migration tools or mounting hardware separately if your system does not already provide them. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, though speeds will be limited by the older interface.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm that your motherboard or laptop has an M.2 2280 slot keyed for NVMe PCIe drives. Check whether the platform supports PCIe 4.0 to reach the advertised 5000 MBps read ceiling, otherwise the drive will run at PCIe 3.0 speeds. Ensure your BIOS or UEFI is up to date so the NVMe device is recognised on first boot.

Highlights

  • Gen4 NVMe interface delivers up to 5000 MBps read speeds
  • Sequential write speeds reach 4500 MBps for faster file saves
  • 2000 GB capacity stores large media libraries and game installs
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits desktops, workstations and compatible consoles
  • DRAM-less design with HMB support keeps power draw low

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesE100
ModelCT2000E100SSD8
Part NumberCT2000E100SSD8
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity2TB
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMe
ConnectorPCIe
CacheNo DRAM (HMB)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 5000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 4500 MBps
Features5000 megabytes_per_second
Height0.09 in
Width0.86 in
Depth3.15 in
Weight0.86g
Package ContentInternal SSD
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the DRAM-less design with HMB on the E100 2TB require any firmware updates or component replacement to maintain performance?

The drive uses host memory buffer technology instead of onboard DRAM, so there are no memory modules to replace. Firmware updates can be applied through the operating system if Crucial releases them, but no scheduled hardware maintenance is needed.

At what point does the 5000 MBps sequential read limit become the bottleneck during sustained workloads on this PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD?

The 5000 MBps read ceiling is the first hard limit you will hit in long sequential transfers because the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol can both sustain higher throughput than the controller delivers.

How much heat and power does the 2TB E100 generate when running continuously at its 4500 MBps write speed?

The DRAM-less design and compact M.2 2280 form factor keep power draw low, so heat output stays modest even during all-day writes at 4500 MBps; a standard motherboard heatsink is usually sufficient.

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