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Black 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with 7mm profile

Team Group

Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5" 256GB SATA III Internal SSD T253TZ256G0C101

SKU CH-ZHGV-88WY5 MPN T253TZ256G0C101

A 2.5 inch SATA III solid-state drive with 256GB of 3D NAND storage delivering up to 520 MBps read and 450 MBps write speeds for faster game loads

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 256GB

  • SATA III interface delivers up to 520 MBps sequential read speeds
  • 3D NAND flash enables up to 450 MBps sequential write performance
  • 80TB written endurance rating supports long-term gaming workloads
  • 1500G shock resistance protects data during transport or drops
  • No DRAM cache design uses Host Memory Buffer for efficient operation

Entry-level gaming SSD

The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive with 256GB capacity and a SATA III interface. It uses 3D NAND flash and operates without a DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer support. The drive targets consumers who want a straightforward upgrade from a mechanical hard drive for gaming and everyday workloads.

SLC caching and monitoring

A smart SLC caching algorithm boosts burst write speeds to deliver smoother cutscenes and level loading. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and Windows TRIM support keep the drive running efficiently over time, while built-in ECC and wear-levelling protect stored data from corruption.

80 TBW endurance ceiling

Sequential reads reach up to 520 MBps and writes up to 450 MBps, enough for game installs, OS boots and general file transfers. The 80 terabytes written rating and one million hour MTBF provide headroom for typical consumer use, though sustained heavy write workloads will exhaust the endurance budget sooner.

How it compares

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

Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 520 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $160.12 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,362 items is $165.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTeam Group
Product lineT-FORCE VULCAN Z
Model nameT253TZ256G0C101
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance80 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.9 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size148 × 93 × 11 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G/0.5 ms
Vibration tolerance20G (non-operating)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will the 256GB VULCAN Z with its 80TB TBW rating need a replacement before the 1,000,000-hour MTBF?

The 80TB TBW rating is the write-endurance limit; the 1,000,000-hour MTBF is a statistical reliability figure. Whichever threshold is reached first will determine when a replacement is needed, depending on your actual daily write volume.

What limit will appear first during sustained heavy writes on this SATA III drive?

The sequential write speed caps at 450 MBps, so the SATA III 6Gb/s interface and controller firmware will be the bottleneck before the 3D NAND or thermal limits are reached under continuous load.

How much noise, heat and power does the 2.5-inch 7.00mm drive produce when running all day?

It has no moving parts, so acoustic noise is effectively zero; operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C and it runs on DC +5V, drawing only the low power typical of a DRAM-less SATA SSD.

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