Lenovo 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD with Opal Encryption (FRU00UP488)

The Lenovo FRU00UP488 is a 256GB M.2 2280 solid-state drive built on the Samsung PM961 platform, delivering PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe performance with hardware-based Opal encryption. Unlike standard SATA SSDs, it uses the NVMe protocol to reduce latency and improve responsiveness in compatible Lenovo systems.

Highlights

• 256GB storage capacity on M.2 2280 form factor
• PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.2 support
• TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• Sequential read speeds up to 2800 MB/s
• Sequential write speeds up to 1100 MB/s

In daily use

This drive is intended for Lenovo laptops and desktops that accept M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs. The Opal encryption support allows for self-encrypting drive management in enterprise environments. With a TBW rating of 100 TB and an MTBF of 1.5 million hours, it is built for sustained workloads.

Full specifications

• Storage Capacity: 256 GB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.2
• NAND Flash Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Controller: Samsung Polaris
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2800 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1100 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4KB, QD32): Up to 250,000 IOPS
• Random Write IOPS (4KB, QD32): Up to 180,000 IOPS
• Total Bytes Written (TBW): 100 TBW
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Power Consumption (Active): Typically 5-6W
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
• OEM Drive Model: Samsung PM961
• FRU Part Number: 00UP488

Final note

This drive is a genuine Lenovo FRU part, ensuring compatibility and reliability for supported systems.