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Small green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

Intel

Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-A3QA-1A3HS

A 256 GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds up to 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write for enterprise workloads

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,210 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,315 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 256 GB capacity handles demanding business workloads
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers up to 3210 MB/s sequential read
  • Up to 1315 MB/s sequential write speeds up intense multitasking
  • 205 000 random read IOPS and 265 000 random write IOPS accelerate data access
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits laptops and desktops for enterprise deployment

Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD

The Intel PRO 256GB NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and NVMe technology. It delivers sequential reads up to 3210 MBps and writes up to 1315 MBps. Random performance reaches 205000 read IOPS and 265000 write IOPS. Active power consumption is 50mW with an MTBF of 1600000 hours.

Enterprise Storage for Demanding Workloads

This drive suits enterprise environments needing power-efficient performance, security and remote manageability. It handles demanding business applications and intense multitasking on laptops or desktops. Users requiring higher capacity or different form factors should consider other options.

PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface in an M.2 2280 form factor. Verify your system supports this exact interface and physical size before ordering. No other interface or protocol is supported by this drive.

How it compares

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

Price $77.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 3,210 MB/s
Higher than about 57% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $304.65 per TB
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model namePRO
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useEnterprise
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,210 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,315 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Product depthInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Questions about this item

How fast will the 3210 MB/s sequential read feel in a real laptop?

The 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write speeds let the drive load large datasets and boot the OS in seconds, while 205000 random read IOPS and 265000 random write IOPS keep multitasking responsive under heavy business workloads.

What does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface limit in practice?

The PCIe 3.0 x4 link caps sustained throughput at the rated 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write, so the drive cannot exceed those figures even if the controller could go faster.

Will the M.2 2280 form factor fit my ultrabook slot?

The 22 mm by 80 mm M.2 2280 card fits any standard M-key slot wired for PCIe 3.0 x4; it draws 50 mW active power and uses TLC NAND rated for 1.6 million hours MTBF.

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