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THREE COLOUR DOGFISH

THREE COLOUR DOGFISH A1708 256GB internal SSD

SKU CH-V2HV-P31GE

256 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD with macOS 10.13 pre-installed for MacBook Pro A1708 2016-2017 upgrades

  • Form FactorPCIE 3.0
  • Capacity256GB
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0
  • Max Sequential Write1800
  • MTBF100000
  • Height7MM

Options 256GB

  • 2200 MB/s sequential read speeds up to 2200
  • 1800 MB/s sequential write speeds up to 1800
  • 3D TLC NAND flash for reliable storage performance
  • PCIe NVMe Gen3x4 interface designed for MacBook Pro A1708
  • macOS 10.13 or later pre-installed for quick setup

Designed for MacBook Pro A1708

The THREE COLOUR DOGFISH A1708 256GB internal SSD is built for the MacBook Pro A1708 models released in 2016 and 2017. It uses a PCIe 3.0 NVMe interface with 3D TLC NAND flash. The drive ships with macOS 10.13 or later pre-installed so the system is ready after the hardware swap. Sequential reads reach 2200 MB/s and writes reach 1800 MB/s.

Verify the slot and macOS version

Confirm the MacBook uses the proprietary PCIe 3.0 blade connector found in the A1708 chassis; other MacBook generations use a different pin-out and will not accept this drive. The pre-installed operating system requires macOS 10.13 or later, so the target machine must support that release or a newer one. No additional drivers are needed for the native NVMe protocol.

Thin blade form factor with thermal protection

The bare blade measures 7 mm in height, 8 mm in width and 1 mm in depth with a mass of 20 g, allowing it to fit the tight internal cavity without adapters. A premium controller provides dynamic thermal protection that regulates temperature during sustained workloads. Operating range spans 0 to 70 °C and storage range spans -45 to 85 °C. Power draw is 3.3 V ±5 %. Mean time between failures is rated at 100000 hours.

Highlights

  • 2200 MB/s sequential read speeds up to 2200
  • 1800 MB/s sequential write speeds up to 1800
  • 3D TLC NAND flash for reliable storage performance
  • PCIe NVMe Gen3x4 interface designed for MacBook Pro A1708
  • macOS 10.13 or later pre-installed for quick setup

Specifications

BrandTHREE COLOUR DOGFISH
ModelA1708 256GB
Form FactorPCIE 3.0
Capacity256GB
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0
Max Sequential Write1800
MTBF100000
Height7MM
Width8MM
Depth1MM
Weight20G
Package Content1

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Questions about this item

Does this drive fit a MacBook Pro A1708 from 2016 or 2017?

Yes, the drive is built for the A1708 model and uses the PCIe 3.0 interface those notebooks require.

Will I need to install macOS myself after fitting the SSD?

The drive arrives with macOS 10.13 or later already installed, so the Mac boots straight to the desktop after the hardware swap.

What temperatures can the SSD handle inside the laptop?

It is rated for operation from 0 °C to 70 °C and can survive storage from -45 °C to 85 °C.

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