Integral M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD, 256GB

The Integral M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD is a high-performance storage solution designed to upgrade space-constrained systems. Its ultra-compact 2242 form factor (22mm x 42mm) is perfect for modern devices where internal space is at a premium, offering a significant performance leap over traditional SATA drives without compromising on physical size.

This SSD leverages the NVMe 1.3 protocol over a PCI Express Gen3 x4 interface, delivering exceptional read speeds of up to 2400MB/s and write speeds of up to 1100MB/s. This translates to faster system boot times, quicker application loading, and smoother overall computing, enhancing the capabilities of PCs, Intel NUCs, ultra-thin laptops, and tablets.

Featuring double-sided chips for high-density storage in a tiny footprint, it is easy to install and set up. Advanced features include support for SMART monitoring, TRIM commands for maintaining performance, and HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology, which uses system RAM to boost performance even without dedicated SSD cache. The drive also incorporates AES 256-bit hardware encryption for data security.

Reliability is ensured through robust error correction using LDPC ECC, JESD47-compliant data retention, and sophisticated Dynamic and Static Wear-Levelling algorithms alongside Bad Block Management to maximise the lifespan of the TLC NAND flash memory.

With dimensions of just 22mm x 42mm and a minimal weight, this drive is the ideal choice for compact computing solutions requiring fast, reliable, and efficient storage.