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PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. XLR8 CS3030 M280CS3030-1TB-RB 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-E25G-V8N74 MPN M280CS3030-1TB-RB

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 1 TB capacity, PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, up to 3500 MB/s read and 3000 MB/s write speeds, 2,000,000-hour MTBF, 3D TLC NAND, 0°C to 70°C operating range

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast boot and app launch with up to 3500 MB/s sequential read
  • Large 1TB capacity in compact M.2 2280 form factor
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 interface delivers up to 3000 MB/s sequential write
  • High endurance rated at 2,000,000 hours MTBF for reliable storage
  • Low power design runs cool and quiet from 0°C to 70°C

Form factor and capacity

This PNY XLR8 CS3030 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built to the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface and uses 3D TLC NAND memory. The drive is designed for consumer workloads and has a mean time between failures of 2,000,000 hours.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

The drive fits builders or upgraders with an M.2 slot that accepts PCIe 3.0 x4 devices and who want faster boot times and quicker application launches. Systems limited to slower interfaces or different physical connectors will not be able to use this drive. Buyers needing a DRAM cache should consider other models.

Interface and speed

The PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface enables sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MBps and write speeds of up to 3000 MBps. These transfer rates are the primary specification that determines whether the drive matches the performance target of a given build.

How it compares

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

Price $69.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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 3,500 MB/s
Higher than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $69.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineXLR8 CS3030
Model nameM280CS3030-1 TB-RB
Part numberM280CS3030-1 TB-RB
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Cache memory0 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight6.6g
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size130 × 97 × 15 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

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot with PCI-Express 3.0 x4 support for this drive?

Yes, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface, so the motherboard must provide that slot and protocol.

Will this PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD run at full speed in an older PCIe 2.0 M.2 slot?

It will operate but is limited to the PCIe 2.0 x4 bandwidth ceiling, so sequential speeds will not reach the rated 3,500 MB/s read or 3,000 MB/s write.

How can I confirm the drive is delivering its rated 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write after installation?

Run a sequential benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark on the drive; results approaching 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write indicate it is performing to specification.

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