Samsung 970 PRO 512 GB Mini PCI Express PCI Express 3.0 NVMe V-NAND MLC

NVMe M.2 Client SSD for Business

Key Features

• NVMe speeds up sequential and random read/write performance
• Compact M.2 form factor ready for high-end computing
• Samsung Magician software for SSD management, including automatic firmware updates
• Ideal for high-performance client PC applications (not designed for server or data center applications and warranty does not support such usage)

Description

Featuring our latest V-NAND technology and a newly enhanced Phoenix controller, Samsung 970 PRO Series NVMe M.2 SSDs are designed for heavy workloads and engineering applications. These Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) SSDs outperform our previous 960 PRO models with exceptionally fast sequential and random speeds. Plus, Samsung's Magician software solution provides advanced functionality for you to manage, monitor and maintain your drive.

Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe)
970 PRO 512GB NVMe SSDs with a newly enhanced Phoenix controller outperform our previous 960 PRO 512GB model with exceptionally fast sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/2,300 MB/s and random read/write speeds up to 370/500K IOPS. They also support PCI Express® (PCIe) Gen 3 x 4 lanes to provide high bandwidth and low latency, making them perfect for business professionals who need cutting edge-performance for high-end computing.

Dynamic Thermal Guard
This feature constantly monitors and works to maintain ideal temperatures to protect the integrity of your data and safeguard from overheating. When temperatures rise above an optimal threshold, the Dynamic Thermal Guard automatically throttles them down to protect data while maintaining responsiveness.

Professional-Quality Drive Management
With the Samsung Magician software solution, you get professional management, monitoring and maintenance for your 970 PRO SSDs. Magician provides personalized firmware checking and additional functions tailored for individual drives. It even updates the firmware automatically to make sure that the drive's performance stays up to date.

V-NAND Technology
Samsung's proprietary V-NAND flash memory helps to overcome the limitations of conventional planar NAND architecture. It stacks 64 cell layers vertically over one another rather than trying to fit itself onto a fixed horizontal space, in order to provide high density and performance with a small footprint.

SSD Data Security
This drive includes an AES-256-bit hardware based, full disk encryption engine that secures your data without sacrificing performance and is compliant with TCG/OPAL V2.0 and IEEE1667.

Highly-Efficient Power Management
Thanks to exceptionally low active power consumption, you can work efficiently for long periods of time. Device Sleep Mode is also supported for ultra-thin laptop PCs and high-end desktop main boards.

Samsung Components
Samsung's solid state drives are built entirely from Samsung components, leveraging our extensive OEM expertise to allow complete, optimized integration.

Specifications

Hard drive
SSD capacity	512 GB
Memory type	V-NAND MLC
Data transmission
Read speed	3500 MB/s
Write speed	2300 MB/s
Random write (4KB)	500000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	370000 IOPS
Security
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
Endurance
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1500000 h
Features
Interface	PCI Express 3.0
Component for	PC
NVMe	Yes
NVMe version	1.3
SSD capacity	512 GB
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes
Read speed	3500 MB/s
TRIM support	Yes
Write speed	2300 MB/s
Memory type	V-NAND MLC
Random write (4KB)	500000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	370000 IOPS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1500000 h
Hardware encryption	Yes
SSD form factor	Mini PCI Express
Power
Power consumption (average)	5.2 W
Power consumption (max)	8.5 W
Power consumption (idle)	0.03 W
Operating voltage	3.3 V
Performance
Interface	PCI Express 3.0
Component for	PC
NVMe	Yes
NVMe version	1.3
SSD capacity	512 GB
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes
Read speed	3500 MB/s
TRIM support	Yes
Write speed	2300 MB/s
Memory type	V-NAND MLC
Random write (4KB)	500000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	370000 IOPS
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1500000 h
Hardware encryption	Yes
Design
Component for	PC
SSD form factor	Mini PCI Express
Weight & dimensions
Width	3.16" (80.2 mm)
Weight	0.282 oz (8 g)
Height	0.872" (22.1 mm)
Depth	0.0937" (2.38 mm)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Technical details
Interface	PCI Express 3.0
S.M.A.R.T. support	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
TRIM support	Yes
Hardware encryption	Yes
SSD form factor	Mini PCI Express