Lenovo 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD (00UP433)

This 256 GB M.2 2280 solid-state drive leverages PCIe Gen3 x4 and NVMe 1.2 to deliver sequential reads up to 2800 MB/s, dramatically accelerating boot times and application loads. Its Samsung Polaris controller and 3rd Gen V-NAND TLC flash provide a responsive, reliable storage upgrade for compatible desktops and workstations.

Advantages

The NVMe interface reduces latency and increases throughput compared to SATA SSDs, making it ideal for operating systems, demanding software, and frequent file transfers. AES 256-bit encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 safeguards sensitive data, while TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support maintain long-term performance and health monitoring.

Suitable for

• Upgrading Lenovo desktops and workstations with M.2 2280 slots
• Users needing faster boot and load times for Windows or Linux
• Professionals handling confidential data requiring hardware encryption

Key specifications

• Capacity: 256 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe 1.2
• Sequential read: up to 2800 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 1100 MB/s
• Random read (4KB, QD32): up to 250,000 IOPS
• Random write (4KB, QD32): up to 200,000 IOPS
• NAND: Samsung 3rd Gen V-NAND (TLC)
• Controller: Samsung Polaris
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• TBW: 100 TB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit, TCG Opal 2.0
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Power consumption (active): approx. 5.5W
• Power consumption (idle): approx. 0.04W

Recommendations

For maximum performance, install this drive in a PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot and ensure your system BIOS is updated to support NVMe boot. Use the manufacturer's SSD toolkit to enable encryption and monitor drive health.