Samsung 980 Pro NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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| Model | Samsung MZ-V6P512BW |
| MPN | Samsung MZ-V6P512BW |
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| Key Features | |
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Bracket A list of characteristics that describe the mounting bracket(s) supplied with or required for a product. Typical values include "Fixed", "Tiltable", "Includes 9.5mm Adapter", "Includes Full Height & Low Profile Brackets", and other descriptive terms that indicate how the bracket can be used or what accessories are provided.
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N/A |
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Capacity The total amount of space or volume that a product can hold, expressed in an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB for digital storage or L, ml, cl for liquid capacity. This attribute helps users compare how much content a device or container can accommodate.
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524288 MB |
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Connectivity Indicates the types of network or data interfaces available on a product, such as wired (e.g., Ethernet, USB) and wireless (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth). The value may list one or more interface names separated by commas.
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1 x M.2 (PCIe) |
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Controller type The model or designation of a hardware controller component, such as a network interface card, storage controller, or other embedded controller. It identifies the specific product line or series used in the device and helps users determine compatibility, performance characteristics, and support options.
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Samsung Polaris |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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22.1 mm |
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DRAM Cache Memory The amount of DRAM memory reserved for a processor’s cache, expressed as a data size (e.g., megabytes or gigabytes). It indicates how much data the CPU can store locally to accelerate access and improve performance.
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512MB |
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DRAM Cache Memory Type The type of DRAM used for the cache memory in a processor or other computing component. Common values include DDR3, DDR4, LPDDR4, and DDR3L SDRAM. This attribute indicates the generation and architecture of the cache, which can affect performance, power consumption, and compatibility with motherboards or devices.
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DDR3 |
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Edition A brief statement indicating the edition or version of a product, such as "Reprint", "New Edition", or a numeric edition number like "2nd edition". It identifies which specific release of the item is being referenced.
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960 Pro |
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Flash Memory Type The specific type or technology of the flash memory used in a device, such as V‑NAND, TLC 3D NAND, QLC 3D NAND, XPoint, or microSD. It identifies the underlying storage architecture and can influence performance, endurance, and compatibility.
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None |
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Hardware encryption Indicates whether the device includes a dedicated hardware-based encryption feature that protects data integrity and confidentiality through an embedded component.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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2.38 mm |
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Interface The physical or logical interface used by a device to connect with other components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, or similar standards. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the product and its peripherals.
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PCIe 3.0 (x4) |
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Launch date The calendar date on which a product was first made available to the public or released for sale. It is expressed in the format YYYY-MM-DD and can be used to filter, sort, or display the launch timeline of the item.
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2/14/2017 |
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Maximum Endurance Rating The maximum amount of data that a storage device can write before it is expected to fail, expressed in terabytes written (TBW). This value indicates the endurance capacity of the drive and helps users estimate its lifespan under typical usage conditions.
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400 |
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Maximum operating shock The highest acceleration that a product can withstand during operation, expressed as a force in grams (G) and optionally including the duration of the shock event. This attribute indicates the mechanical robustness of the device or component under dynamic loading conditions.
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1500 |
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Maximum Random Read 4K The maximum number of 4‑kilobyte random read operations that a storage device can perform in one second, expressed as IOPS (input/output operations per second). This metric indicates the device’s ability to handle small, non‑sequential data requests and is commonly used to compare performance across SSDs, HDDs, and other storage media.
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330,000 IOPS |
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Maximum Read The highest rate at which a device can retrieve data from storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can access information for processing or transfer.
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3,500 MB/s |
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Maximum Write The highest rate at which a device can write data to storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can transfer information for writing operations and is useful for comparing performance across models.
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2,100 MB/s |
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Memory type The classification of a device’s memory technology, such as DDR4 SDRAM, GDDR6, or MLC NAND. It indicates the underlying architecture and generation that determines performance characteristics like bandwidth, latency, and power consumption.
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V-NAND |
| MTBF | 1.5M Hours |
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NVMe Indicates whether the product includes an NVMe (NVM Express) interface for high‑speed solid state storage.
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Yes |
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Package type The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
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Retail |
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PCI Express interface data lanes Indicates the number of data lanes available on a PCI Express interface, expressed as a string such as "x4", "x8" or "x16". This value represents the bandwidth capacity of the interface and is used to determine compatibility with devices that require a specific lane count.
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x4 |
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Power consumption active The electrical power drawn by a device while it is actively performing tasks, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy usage during normal operation and can be used to estimate operating costs or compare efficiency across similar products.
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40 mW (idle) |
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Protection features A comma‑separated list of protective characteristics that a product offers, such as resistance to dust, water, shock, heat, or other environmental factors.
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Shock resistant |
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S.M.A.R.T. support Indicates whether the product supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology), a feature that monitors storage device health and predicts failures.
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Yes |
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Security algorithms A list of cryptographic and authentication methods that a device can use for secure communication or data protection. Each entry represents a distinct algorithm or protocol, such as encryption ciphers (e.g., AES, WEP), authentication mechanisms (e.g., RADIUS, WPA‑PSK), or network security protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SSL/TLS). The values are typically separated by commas and may include both technical identifiers and consumer‑friendly labels.
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256-bit AES |
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SSD form factor The physical form factor indicates the standard size and shape of an SSD, such as M.2, 2.5‑inch, U.2 or mSATA. It helps determine compatibility with motherboards, enclosures and other hardware components.
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M.2 |
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TRIM support Indicates whether the storage device supports the TRIM command, which allows an operating system to inform the drive which blocks of data are no longer considered in use and can be wiped internally. This feature improves performance and longevity on solid‑state drives by enabling efficient garbage collection.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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8.3 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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80.2 mm |

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