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DATO ARS330 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD with silver aluminum heatsink

DATO

DATO ARS330 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe internal SSD with heatsink

SKU CH-W4J5-K43DX

A 1 TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD with an aluminium heatsink, delivering up to 2500 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write speeds for compact devices

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2230
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Aluminium heatsink keeps temperatures steady under load
  • PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe delivers up to 2500 MB/s reads
  • Single-sided M.2 2230 fits tight device slots
  • Low power draw extends battery life on portables
  • High-reliability NAND protects stored data integrity

Compact 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD

The DATO ARS330 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built in the single-sided M.2 2230 form factor. It targets compact devices such as mini PCs, laptops, tablets and handheld gaming systems that accept 2230-length NVMe modules. An integrated aluminum heatsink ships pre-attached to assist thermal control during sustained workloads.

Thermals and power in daily use

The aluminum heatsink improves heat dissipation to help maintain stable performance during high-speed operation. The drive is described as offering low power consumption and quiet operation typical of solid-state storage with no moving parts. No active cooling or fan is included or required for normal use.

Deciding specification: PCIe Gen3 x4 speeds

Sequential reads reach up to 2500 MB/s and writes up to 1700 MB/s over the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. These figures determine whether the drive meets the throughput needs of a specific compact system. Verify that the host device supports M.2 2230 NVMe before installation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $155.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 2,500 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $155.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 55% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDATO
Product lineARS330
Model nameARS330-1 TB
Part numberARS330-1 TB
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,700 MB/s
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
ConnectionNVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2230
Overall height3.0 cm
Overall width2.2 cm
Product depth0.31 cm
Product weight10 g
In the box
Included itemsInternal Solid State Drive

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Questions about this item

How do I install the ARS330 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD and what step is commonly missed?

Insert the single-sided module into an M.2 2230 slot at a shallow angle, press it flat, and secure it with the retention screw; the step people miss is verifying the gold finger is fully seated before tightening the screw, as a partial connection can cause damage.

What maintenance or replacement will the ARS330 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the aluminium heatsink is passive and the NAND flash has no user-serviceable parts, so the only future action would be replacing the drive itself if capacity or endurance is exhausted.

What limit appears first on the ARS330 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD during sustained heavy writes?

The aluminium heatsink manages thermals for the PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, so the first bound reached under prolonged load is the sequential write ceiling of 1700 MB/s rather than thermal throttling.

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