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PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. XLR8 CS3030 M280CS3030-1TB-RB 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-E25G-V8N74 MPN M280CS3030-1TB-RB

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 1 TB capacity, PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, up to 3500 MB/s read and 3000 MB/s write speeds, 2,000,000-hour MTBF, 3D TLC NAND, 0°C to 70°C operating range

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1TB
  • Memory Components3D TLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Fast boot and app launch with up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Large 1TB capacity in compact M.2 2280 form factor
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivers up to 3000 MB/s sequential write
  • High endurance rated at 2,000,000 hours MTBF for reliable storage
  • Low power design runs cool and quiet from 0°C to 70°C

Form factor and capacity

This PNY XLR8 CS3030 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built to the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface and uses 3D TLC NAND memory. The drive is designed for consumer workloads and has a mean time between failures of 2,000,000 hours.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

The drive fits builders or upgraders with an M.2 slot that accepts PCIe 3.0 x4 devices and who want faster boot times and quicker application launches. Systems limited to slower interfaces or different physical connectors will not be able to use this drive. Buyers needing a DRAM cache should consider other models.

Interface and speed

The PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface enables sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MBps and write speeds of up to 3000 MBps. These transfer rates are the primary specification that determines whether the drive matches the performance target of a given build.

Highlights

  • Fast boot and app launch with up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Large 1TB capacity in compact M.2 2280 form factor
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivers up to 3000 MB/s sequential write
  • High endurance rated at 2,000,000 hours MTBF for reliable storage
  • Low power design runs cool and quiet from 0°C to 70°C

Specifications

BrandPNY
SeriesXLR8 CS3030
ModelM280CS3030-1TB-RB
Part NumberM280CS3030-1TB-RB
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1TB
Memory Components3D TLC
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Cache0MB
Max Sequential ReadUp to 3500 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3000 MBps
MTBF2,000,000 hours
FeaturesSequential Read of up to 3,500 MB/s and Write of up to 3,000 MB/s
Faster boot up and quicker application launch
Better overall system performance
Reliable storage
Low power consumption, cool and quiet operation
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +85°C
Height2.00mm
Width22.00mm
Depth80.00mm
Weight6.60g
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size130 × 97 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot with PCI-Express 3.0 x4 support for this drive?

Yes, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface, so the motherboard must provide that slot and protocol.

Will this PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD run at full speed in an older PCIe 2.0 M.2 slot?

It will operate but is limited to the PCIe 2.0 x4 bandwidth ceiling, so sequential speeds will not reach the rated 3,500 MB/s read or 3,000 MB/s write.

How can I confirm the drive is delivering its rated 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write after installation?

Run a sequential benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark on the drive; results approaching 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write indicate it is performing to specification.

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