Samsung 980 PRO 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The Samsung 980 PRO 500GB SSD operates utilizing the PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface, enabling high bandwidth and low latency suitable for current-generation computing platforms. This internal drive achieves sequential read speeds of up to 6900 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 5000 MB/s. This performance profile is intended for intensive computing environments, including professional content creation, heavy-duty gaming, and rapid application loading.

The drive integrates Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash managed by the custom Samsung Elpis Controller, which sustains consistent I/O performance under demanding workloads. Thermal management is aided by a nickel coating and an integrated heat spreader, designed to prevent thermal throttling during extended data transfers. Its M.2 2280 form factor is standard for easy integration into compatible PC and workstation motherboards.

The unit features a robust endurance rating of 300 TBW and supports hardware-based security protocols, including AES 256-bit encryption, TCG/Opal, and IEEE1667. Power consumption averages 5.9 W during operation, with support for the DEVSLP mode to optimize efficiency during idle periods, contributing to an MTBF of 1.5 million hours.

• Storage capacity: 500 GB
• Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: 6900 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: 5000 MB/s
• NAND flash type: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
• Random read performance: 800,000 IOPS
• Random write performance: 1,000,000 IOPS
• Endurance rating (TBW): 300
• Hardware encryption support: AES 256-bit