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A green rectangular M.2 2280 circuit board with gold edge connector and black controller chip

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS2230 M.2 2280 500GB internal SSD M280CS2230-500-RB

SKU CH-X91K-YSMJ5 MPN M280CS2230-500-RB

A 500 GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD with 3D NAND, HMB cache and up to 3300 MB/s read, 2500 MB/s write speeds

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Sequential reads up to 3300 MBps accelerate system start-up
  • Sequential writes up to 2500 MBps speed up application loading
  • PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface delivers responsive everyday performance
  • 3D NAND technology provides reliable 500GB storage capacity
  • DRAM-less design with HMB enables cool, quiet operation

PNY CS2230 500GB NVMe drive

The PNY CS2230 is a 500GB internal SSD built for consumer desktops and laptops that accept an M.2 2280 module. It uses 3D NAND flash and a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 protocol to deliver faster boot times and quicker application launches. The drive operates without a DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology for low power consumption and quiet performance.

PCIe 3.0 x4 upgrade path

Moving to this drive from a slower storage device brings sequential reads up to 3,300 MB/s and writes up to 2,600 MB/s, improving overall system responsiveness. The jump is worth it when the platform supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and the workload benefits from higher throughput. No DRAM cache means the controller uses system memory for mapping tables, keeping the design cool and efficient.

500GB capacity headroom

The 500GB capacity suits operating systems, core applications and frequently played games, leaving room for updates and scratch files. Sustained workloads that exceed the rated sequential speeds or fill the drive near capacity will see reduced write performance. For larger media libraries or heavy creative workloads, a higher-capacity model provides more headroom.

Highlights

  • Sequential reads up to 3300 MBps accelerate system start-up
  • Sequential writes up to 2500 MBps speed up application loading
  • PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface delivers responsive everyday performance
  • 3D NAND technology provides reliable 500GB storage capacity
  • DRAM-less design with HMB enables cool, quiet operation

Specifications

BrandPNY
SeriesCS2230
ModelM280CS2230-500-RB
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
CacheNo DRAM (HMB)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3300 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 2500 MBps
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size173 × 171 × 108 mm

Questions about this item

Does the M.2 2280 form factor fit my laptop or desktop?

The drive uses the standard M.2 2280 size, which fits most modern laptops and desktops with an M.2 slot; check your device manual for keying and length clearance.

Will it work with my motherboard's PCIe 3.0 x4 slot?

Yes, the SSD runs on a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.4 protocol, so any motherboard with an M.2 slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4 will support it.

What does no DRAM cache mean for everyday use?

The drive uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) instead of onboard DRAM, delivering up to 3300 MB/s read and 2500 MB/s write for fast boot and app loads without a dedicated cache chip.

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