Lenovo SSD M.2 2280 512GB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Self-Encrypting Drive (5SS0W79496)

Slow boot times and sluggish application launches often stem from aging or mechanical storage. The Lenovo SSD M.2 2280 (5SS0W79496) replaces that bottleneck with a 512GB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe drive, delivering sequential reads up to 3500 MB/s and writes up to 2900 MB/s. Built for Lenovo ThinkPad and ThinkCentre systems with an M.2 2280 slot, it brings responsive performance to everyday computing and demanding workloads alike.

Who is it for

This drive suits IT administrators upgrading fleets of Lenovo business laptops or desktops, as well as individual users seeking faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and smoother multitasking. Its self-encrypting capability is particularly valuable for organisations handling sensitive data.

Main features

• 512GB storage capacity on a single-sided M.2 2280 module
• PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol for high throughput
• TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED) for hardware-based data protection
• 3D TLC NAND flash for a balance of performance and endurance
• Endurance rated at 300 TBW and MTBF of 1,500,000 hours

Specifications

• Storage capacity: 512 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4
• NVMe protocol: NVMe 1.3
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.0 (SED)
• Sequential read: up to 3500 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 2900 MB/s
• Random read: up to 380,000 IOPS
• Random write: up to 350,000 IOPS
• NAND flash: 3D TLC
• Endurance: 300 TBW
• MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Shock resistance (operating): 1500 G / 0.5 ms
• Vibration resistance (operating): 2.17 Grms (7-800 Hz)
• Power consumption (active): 5 W

Tips

Before installation, verify that your system's M.2 slot supports PCIe NVMe drives and that the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware is installed. For systems without built-in encryption management, use Lenovo's Drive Encryption software to activate the Opal 2.0 security features.