Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe

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The Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe, released in March 2021, is an internal SSD designed for high performance and reliability, suitable for a wide range of compu
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The Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe, released in March 2021, is an internal SSD designed for high performance and reliability, suitable for a wide range of computing needs. With its advanced NVMe interface and Samsung’s proprietary controller, it delivers impressive speeds and durability.

Key specifications include:

  • Product Type: Internal SSD
  • Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 (32GT/s)
  • Protocol: NVMe 1.4
  • Memory Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
  • NAND Structure: 3D NAND
  • Controller: Samsung Pablo

Performance metrics:

  • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2,900MB/s
  • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1,300MB/s
  • Random Read IOPS: 230K
  • Random Write IOPS: 320K

Supported features:

  • TRIM
  • Garbage Collection (GC)
  • SLC Caching
  • S.M.A.R.T.
  • DEVSLP (Device Sleep)
  • HMB (Host Memory Buffer)
  • AES Encryption

Additional features:

  • Dedicated Software: Samsung Magician for management and maintenance

Environmental characteristics:

  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1.5 million hours
  • TBW (Total Bytes Written): 150TB

Warranty:

  • Warranty Period: 5 years
  • Limited Warranty: Yes

Cooling information:

  • Heatsink: Not included

Dimensions and weight:

  • Width: 80.15mm
  • Height: 22.15mm
  • Thickness: 2.38mm
  • Weight: 8g

The Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe SSD is engineered to provide solid performance with fast read and write speeds, making it an excellent choice for enhancing system responsiveness and boot times. Its support for various advanced features ensures data integrity and security, while the included Samsung Magician software offers easy drive management and optimization. The compact M.2 form factor makes it ideal for both desktops and laptops where space and performance are crucial.

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