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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SMS200S3/240G 240GB mSATA SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-3KRE-51WNF MPN SMS200S3/240G

A 240 GB mSATA SATA internal SSD delivering up to 540 MB/s reads and 530 MB/s writes for compact notebooks and Ultrabooks

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactormSATA
  • Capacity240GB
  • InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
  • Sustained Sequential ReadUp to 540MBps
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers up to 540MBps sequential read
  • Up to 530MBps sequential write accelerates file transfers and application loading
  • 41,000 IOPS random write improves multitasking responsiveness
  • mSATA form factor fits ultra-thin notebooks and tablets
  • 1,000,000-hour MTBF and shock resistance ensure long-term reliability

Compact mSATA drive for thin devices

The Kingston SSDNow mS200 uses the mSATA form factor and a SATA 6Gb/s interface to fit notebooks, tablets and Ultrabooks where a 2.5 inch drive cannot. It offers 240GB of NAND flash storage with no moving parts, making it suited to system builders and enthusiasts who need a small, shock resistant boot or cache drive.

Caseless PCB design for easy mounting

The board-only construction measures 1.000 in height and plugs directly into an mSATA slot without brackets or cables. Withstanding 2.17G peak vibration while operating and 20G peak when powered off, the drive stays reliable in mobile chassis that see frequent movement or thermal cycling.

Low power draw and wide temperature range

Idle consumption sits at .4W, helping battery life in portable systems. The controller is rated for 0°C to 70°C operation and survives storage from -40°C to 85°C. Sequential reads reach 540MBps and writes 530MBps, while 4KB random performance hits 21000 read IOPS and 41000 write IOPS, all backed by a 1000000 hour MTBF.

Highlights

  • SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers up to 540MBps sequential read
  • Up to 530MBps sequential write accelerates file transfers and application loading
  • 41,000 IOPS random write improves multitasking responsiveness
  • mSATA form factor fits ultra-thin notebooks and tablets
  • 1,000,000-hour MTBF and shock resistance ensure long-term reliability

Specifications

BrandKingston
SeriesSSDNow mS200
ModelSMS200S3/240G
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactormSATA
Capacity240GB
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Sustained Sequential ReadUp to 540MBps
Sustained Sequential WriteUp to 530MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 21,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 41,000 IOPS
MTBF1,000,000 hours
Ready BoostYes
FeaturesmSATA interface - fully compliant with industry standard, easy to fit, guaranteed to work
NAND Flash memory based - shock resistant with low power consumption
Supports Intel's SRT - combines capacity advantage of HDD with performance improvements of SSD in dual-storage configuration
Supports S.M.A.R.T. - monitors the status of your drive
Supports TRIM - maintains maximum performance on compatible operating systems
Power Consumption (Idle)0.4W
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +85°C
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating: 2.17G Peak
Non-operating: 20G Peak
Height1.000
Width30.00mm
Depth50.88mm
Weight6.86g
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size81 × 46 × 8 mm

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the SATA 6Gb/s interface cap this drive at?

The SATA 6Gb/s interface limits the SMS200S3/240G to its rated sustained sequential speeds of up to 540MBps read and 530MBps write in practice.

What slot and clearance does the mSATA form factor need to fit?

It requires a standard mSATA slot on the motherboard; the caseless PCB-only design is eight times smaller than a 2.5-inch drive and just 1.000 mm high.

How is the mS200 installed, and which step do builders often miss?

Insert the drive into the mSATA slot at an angle, press down, and secure it with the mounting screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw so the PCB cannot lift under vibration.

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