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Green rectangular circuit board, M.2 2280 form factor, no heatsink, gold edge connector visible

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. M280CS3040-4TB-RB internal SSD

SKU CH-R1PH-F92NG MPN M280CS3040-4TB-RB

4 TB M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface delivering up to 5600 MB/s read and 3900 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 5600 MB/s sequential read speeds accelerate game loading and file transfers
  • Up to 3900 MB/s sequential write speeds shorten video rendering and large-file saves
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 doubles bandwidth over Gen3 for responsive multitasking
  • 4 TB capacity stores extensive game libraries, media projects and backups on one drive
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF and 3D NAND endurance deliver reliable operation for heavy workloads

Capacity and interface

This PNY XLR8 CS3040 internal SSD provides four terabytes of storage over a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 link using NVMe 1.3 protocol. It is built for PC enthusiasts, gamers and video rendering professionals who need fast sequential throughput. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and laptop slots. 3D NAND flash delivers the rated endurance of two million hours MTBF.

Performance impact

Sequential reads reach up to 5600 MB/s and writes up to 3900 MB/s, so operating system boots and application launches become noticeably quicker. The drive operates without an integrated heatsink, allowing it to fit thinner ultrabooks or compact motherboards where clearance is tight. Sustained workloads stay within the zero to seventy degrees Celsius operating range.

Compatibility check

Verify that your system has an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCI-Express 4.0 x4 and NVMe 1.3 support before ordering. Confirm the motherboard or laptop can supply power to a single-sided module measuring four millimetres in height. No mounting hardware or software utilities are bundled, so plan for any required screws or cloning tools separately.

How it compares

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

Price $552.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 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 $138.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 63% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineXLR8 CS3040
Model nameM280CS3040-4 TB-RB
Total capacity4 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,900 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 weight0.01 kg
Package size130 × 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 M280CS3040-4TB-RB?

The drive carries a mean time between failures rating of 2,000,000 hours, indicating the expected reliability before a replacement might be needed.

What is the maximum operating temperature before the CS3040 throttles?

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

Does the 4TB model run hotter or draw more power than smaller capacities during all-day use?

Without an integrated heatsink the 4TB drive relies on motherboard airflow; under continuous load it will reach higher temperatures than lower-capacity variants, increasing fan activity in the system.

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