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Small green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

Intel

Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-A3QA-1A3HS

A 256 GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds up to 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write for enterprise workloads

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForEnterprise
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity256GB
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 3210 MBps
  • 256 GB capacity handles demanding business workloads
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers up to 3210 MB/s sequential read
  • Up to 1315 MB/s sequential write speeds up intense multitasking
  • 205 000 random read IOPS and 265 000 random write IOPS accelerate data access
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits laptops and desktops for enterprise deployment

Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD

The Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and NVMe technology. It delivers sequential reads up to 3210 MBps and writes up to 1315 MBps. Random performance reaches 205000 read IOPS and 265000 write IOPS. Active power consumption is 50mW with an MTBF of 1600000 hours.

Enterprise Storage for Demanding Workloads

This drive suits enterprise environments needing power-efficient performance, security and remote manageability. It handles demanding business applications and intense multitasking on laptops or desktops. Users requiring higher capacity or different form factors should consider other options.

PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface in an M.2 2280 form factor. Verify your system supports this exact interface and physical size before ordering. No other interface or protocol is supported by this drive.

Highlights

  • 256 GB capacity handles demanding business workloads
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers up to 3210 MB/s sequential read
  • Up to 1315 MB/s sequential write speeds up intense multitasking
  • 205 000 random read IOPS and 265 000 random write IOPS accelerate data access
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits laptops and desktops for enterprise deployment

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelPRO
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForEnterprise
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity256GB
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3210 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 1315 MBps
Features256GB
DepthInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Questions about this item

How fast will the 3210 MB/s sequential read feel in a real laptop?

The 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write speeds let the drive load large datasets and boot the OS in seconds, while 205000 random read IOPS and 265000 random write IOPS keep multitasking responsive under heavy business workloads.

What does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface limit in practice?

The PCIe 3.0 x4 link caps sustained throughput at the rated 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write, so the drive cannot exceed those figures even if the controller could go faster.

Will the M.2 2280 form factor fit my ultrabook slot?

The 22 mm by 80 mm M.2 2280 card fits any standard M-key slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4; it draws 50 mW active power and uses TLC NAND rated for 1.6 million hours MTBF.

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