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Transcend SSD230 512 GB SATA 2.5 inch internal SSD, black metal casing, .3 inch height, 2.8 by 3.9 inches, 2.22 oz

Transcend

Transcend SSD230 512 GB SATA 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-88NM-JM5TC

A 512 GB SATA 2.5-inch internal SSD with 3D NAND and DDR3 cache reaching 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds

  • 3D NAND technology stacks cells vertically for greater endurance
  • DDR3 DRAM cache enables 4K random performance up to 340 MB/s
  • Sequential reads reach 560 MB/s and writes 520 MB/s over SATA 6Gb/s
  • Slim 2.5-inch form factor at 0.3-inch height fits ultrabooks and desktops
  • Three-year limited warranty backs long-term reliability

Transcend SSD230 512 GB SATA SSD

The Transcend SSD230 is a 512 GB internal solid-state drive built for desktops and ultrabooks that use a 2.5-inch SATA bay. It adopts 3D NAND flash with vertical cell stacking and a DDR3 DRAM cache to deliver consistent performance for everyday computing workloads.

SATA III 6 Gb/s interface

This drive connects through the SATA/600 standard and reaches a maximum read transfer rate of 560 MB/s alongside a maximum write transfer rate of 520 MB/s. The 4K random read and write performance reaches up to 340 MB/s, making the interface speed the key figure for compatibility checks.

3D NAND and DDR3 cache improve endurance

The vertical 3D NAND structure increases density and endurance over planar designs, while the onboard DDR3 DRAM cache boosts random access speeds. The drive measures .3 inches in height, 2.8 inches in width and 3.9 inches in depth, weighing approximately 2.22 oz, and comes with a three-year limited warranty.

Highlights

  • 3D NAND technology stacks cells vertically for greater endurance
  • DDR3 DRAM cache enables 4K random performance up to 340 MB/s
  • Sequential reads reach 560 MB/s and writes 520 MB/s over SATA 6Gb/s
  • Slim 2.5-inch form factor at 0.3-inch height fits ultrabooks and desktops
  • Three-year limited warranty backs long-term reliability

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the 560 MB/s read figure translate to inside a desktop?

Sequential reads hit 560 MB/s and writes 520 MB/s over SATA 6 Gb/s, while 4K random performance reaches 340 MB/s thanks to the DDR3 DRAM cache.

How does the SATA 6 Gb/s interface limit actual throughput?

The SATA 600 interface caps sequential transfer at the rated 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write; the drive cannot exceed that bus ceiling.

Will the 2.5 inch form factor and 0.3 inch height fit my laptop bay?

The drive measures 2.5 inches wide, 3.9 inches deep and 0.3 inches high, matching the standard 2.5 inch 7 mm bay used in ultrabooks and laptops.

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