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PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. M280CS3040-1TB-RB 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-CZ5P-6GJ9E MPN M280CS3040-1TB-RB

1TB M.2 2280 NVMe 1.3 drive using 3D NAND delivers up to 5600 MB/s read and 4300 MB/s write over PCI-Express 4.0 x4 for fast boot and application load

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Sequential reads up to 5600 MB/s accelerate game loading
  • Sequential writes up to 4300 MB/s speed up large file transfers
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface delivers high bandwidth for demanding workloads
  • 3D NAND technology provides 1TB capacity in a compact M.2 2280 form factor
  • MTBF of 2000000 hours indicates long-term reliability for intense daily use

1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive

The PNY XLR8 CS3040 is a 1 TB internal SSD in the M.2 2280 form factor. It uses 3D NAND flash and a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3. The drive targets consumers who want faster boot times and quicker application launches. Sequential reads reach up to 5600 MB/s and writes up to 4300 MB/s.

No heatsink in box

This model ships without an integrated heatsink, keeping the module height at 4.00 mm for tight laptop or desktop slots. The bare PCB design suits systems that provide their own motherboard cooling or have limited vertical clearance. No additional software or mounting hardware is mentioned in the specifications.

1 TB capacity for heavy workloads

One terabyte provides room for operating systems, large games and creative project files. The rated MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and an operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C indicate sustained reliability under intense workloads. Performance drops when the drive is installed in a PCIe Gen3 x4 slot.

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 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 5,600 MB/s
Higher than about 73% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $77.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineXLR8 CS3040
Model nameM280CS3040-1 TB-RB
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,300 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height4 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight6.6g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size148 × 100 × 16 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How long is the MTBF rating for the XLR8 CS3040 1TB drive?

The drive carries a mean-time-between-failures rating of 2,000,000 hours, indicating its expected reliability over extended use.

What is the maximum operating temperature before thermal throttling may occur?

The specified operating temperature range tops out at 70°C; sustained loads that push the controller near this limit will trigger throttling to protect the NAND.

Does the M280CS3040-1TB-RB run hotter because it ships without a heatsink?

Without the integrated extruded aluminum heatsink the drive relies on motherboard airflow, so case ventilation becomes the main factor in keeping temperatures down during all-day workloads.

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