Toshiba Q Series Pro 512 GB 2.5-inch Serial ATA III SSD

The Toshiba Q Series Pro 512GB MLC SATA III 2.5-inch SSD is an internal drive designed for hardware upgrades. It connects to the motherboard via a standard SATA III interface, supporting transfer rates up to 6 Gbit/s. As it does not use NVMe, it is compatible with older systems that lack PCIe-based storage slots. The 512 GB capacity provides sufficient space for an operating system, applications, and user files.

The drive uses Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, eliminating the need for mechanical platters. It has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1,500,000 hours, and users can monitor drive health via built-in S.M.A.R.T. protocols. The 7 mm low-profile design fits into both slim laptops and standard desktop drive bays. At 53 grams, it adds minimal weight to portable devices.

• Sequential read speed: Up to 554 MB/s for fast file loading and system boot times.
• Sequential write speed: Up to 512 MB/s for sustained data transfers.
• Random 4K read performance: 90,000 IOPS for quick access to scattered data.
• Random 4K write performance: 35,000 IOPS for managing background tasks and small files.
• TRIM command support: Maintains consistent performance by efficiently managing deleted data blocks.