Transcend 430S 512GB M.2 SATA III SSD, Black, Green

The Transcend 430S is an internal SSD utilizing the M.2 2242 form factor, specifically designed for space-constrained devices such as Ultrabooks and thin notebooks. It measures 42mm in length and 22mm in width, making it significantly smaller than standard 2.5-inch drives or common M.2 2280 modules. The drive uses the SATA III 6Gb/s interface to provide a reliable connection for system upgrades or secondary storage expansion. High-quality 3D NAND flash chips and an integrated DDR3 DRAM cache work together to facilitate consistent performance during routine data transfers and application loading.

This model delivers sequential read speeds of up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 500 MB/s. It incorporates Error Correction Code and specialized firmware algorithms to monitor and maintain data integrity throughout the lifecycle of the drive. The hardware supports the DevSleep mode, which minimizes power consumption by effectively shutting down the SATA interface during periods of inactivity to conserve laptop battery life. With a mean time between failures of 2 million hours and a 280 TBW endurance rating, the unit provides measurable reliability for standard professional workloads.

• Storage capacity of 512GB
• Compact M.2 2242 form factor for small devices
• Interface utilizing SATA III 6Gb/s
• Sequential read speed reaching up to 560 MB/s
• Sequential write speed reaching up to 500 MB/s
• Random read performance of 65000 IOPS
• Random write performance of 85000 IOPS
• NAND flash type consisting of 3D NAND
• Integrated DDR3 DRAM cache for performance stability
• Endurance rating of 280 TBW
• Mean time between failures of 2 million hours
• Power efficiency via DevSleep support
• Data protection through Error Correction Code
• Support for TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. commands
• Physical weight of 5 grams