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Green printed circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black label and gold edge connector

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS2241 M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 internal SSD M280CS2241-500-RB

SKU CH-RF3E-9218K MPN M280CS2241-500-RB

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 500 GB capacity, PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and 3D NAND delivering up to 4700 MBps read and 1700 MBps write

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4

Options 500GB

  • Faster boot and app launch with up to 4700 MBps sequential read
  • Quicker file saves and transfers at up to 1700 MBps sequential write
  • Low-latency responsiveness from PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface
  • Dense 3D NAND stores 500GB in M.2 2280 form factor
  • Five-year limited warranty backed by 24/7 US-based technical support

CS2241 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive

The CS2241 is a 500GB internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops with an M.2 2280 slot. It uses 3D NAND flash and connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface. The drive targets users who want faster boot times and quicker application launches.

PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface requirement

This drive operates on a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link and delivers up to 4700 MBps sequential read and up to 1700 MBps sequential write. The host system must provide an M.2 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 to reach these speeds. A SATA-only M.2 slot will not work with this NVMe device.

500GB capacity for OS and active projects

The 500GB capacity holds an operating system, core applications and a working set of active files. It handles everyday workloads and moderate content creation without filling quickly. Very large media libraries or extensive game collections will require additional storage.

Highlights

  • Faster boot and app launch with up to 4700 MBps sequential read
  • Quicker file saves and transfers at up to 1700 MBps sequential write
  • Low-latency responsiveness from PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface
  • Dense 3D NAND stores 500GB in M.2 2280 form factor
  • Five-year limited warranty backed by 24/7 US-based technical support

Specifications

BrandPNY
SeriesCS2241
ModelM280CS2241-500-RB
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 4700 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 1700 MBps
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size173 × 100 × 16 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the 4700 MBps sequential read mean for everyday use?

The drive can load large files, games and the operating system at up to 4700 MBps, so boot times and application launches are noticeably quicker than on a SATA SSD.

How does the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface limit real-world speed?

The x4 lane width caps throughput at the PCIe 4.0 maximum, so the drive hits its rated 4700 MBps read and 1700 MBps write only when the motherboard also supports PCIe 4.0.

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

The stick measures 22 mm wide by 80 mm long, the standard M.2 2280 size, so it fits any M-keyed slot designed for that length.

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