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Small green circuit board M.2 2242 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

VisionTek

VisionTek DLX4 1TB M.2 2242 NVMe 901562 internal SSD

SKU CH-7AX2-E6WDB MPN 901562

A compact M.2 2242 NVMe drive delivering up to 5200 MB/s reads and 4370 MB/s writes with 256-bit AES encryption

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2242
  • Capacity1TB
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • ProtocolNVMe 1.4
  • 1 TB capacity fits large libraries in a compact M.2 2242 form factor
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 5200 MB/s sequential read speeds
  • NVMe 1.4 protocol enables 195000 IOPS random read performance for responsive multitasking
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data without software overhead
  • 500 TB endurance rating supports heavy write workloads over the drive lifespan

DLX4 1 TB M.2 2242 NVMe drive

The VisionTek DLX4 901562 is a 1 TB internal solid-state drive built in the M.2 2242 form factor. It connects through a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.4 protocol. The drive targets desktop PC users who need a compact, high-speed storage upgrade for compatible M.2 slots.

DRAM-less design with SLC cache

This model operates without a DRAM buffer and instead relies on an SLC caching scheme to sustain write performance. The approach helps the drive reach sequential write speeds of up to 4370 MBps while keeping the component count low for the small 2242 footprint. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption is also integrated to protect stored data.

PCIe 4.0 x4 lane and thermal limits

The SSD requires a motherboard slot wired for PCI-Express 4.0 x4 to deliver its rated 5200 MBps read and 4370 MBps write throughput. If the slot negotiates at a lower generation or fewer lanes, maximum transfer rates will drop proportionally. Sustained heavy workloads may also be constrained by the limited surface area of the 2242 PCB for heat dissipation.

Highlights

  • 1 TB capacity fits large libraries in a compact M.2 2242 form factor
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers up to 5200 MB/s sequential read speeds
  • NVMe 1.4 protocol enables 195000 IOPS random read performance for responsive multitasking
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data without software overhead
  • 500 TB endurance rating supports heavy write workloads over the drive lifespan

Specifications

BrandVisionTek
SeriesDLX4
Part Number901562
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2242
Capacity1TB
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMe 1.4
CacheNo DRAM (SLC)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 5200 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 4370 MBps
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How long before the 500 TBW endurance rating on this 1TB drive is reached?

The 500 TBW rating means you can write 500 terabytes total before the warranty endurance limit; typical desktop workloads write far less per year, so the drive lasts many years.

What limits sustained write speeds after the SLC cache fills?

Once the dynamic SLC cache is exhausted, write throughput drops to the native NAND speed, which is lower than the 4370 MB/s peak.

How hot does the M.2 2242 module get during all-day PCIe 4.0 x4 workloads?

The compact 2242 form factor concentrates heat; under continuous NVMe 1.4 loads the controller can reach temperatures that trigger thermal throttling unless the motherboard provides a heatsink.

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