End-to-end data protection and SmartECC error correction, for 1,700 MB/s read and 1,100 MB/s write. Low power draw: the battery life of the laptop is preserved.
Patriot P300 256 GB SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe: an ultra-slim form factor that is ideal for ultrabooks — its small footprint and controlled power draw free up space and battery life. Compatibility: M.2 2280 form factor, PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, fits any recent desktop or laptop, compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11. Technology: advanced firmware with SmartECC, NANDXtend ECC, end-to-end data protection, thermal management (thermal throttling) and HMB cache for smooth performance. Performance: sequential reads up to 1,700 MB/s, writes up to 1,100 MB/s. Endurance: TBW 120 TB, MTBF 1,500,000 h. Ideal for fitting out an ultrabook, upgrading a laptop, speeding up an office PC or creating a fast system drive alongside a storage HDD. The step up to NVMe in a light, discreet form factor.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
What speeds are quoted for the 256 GB version of the P300?
1,700 MB/s read and 1,100 MB/s write sequential, on a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface compliant with the NVMe 1.3 standard. Patriot quotes 25% more throughput and IOPS than a conventional PCIe 3 x2 drive, which uses only two lanes instead of four.
How does this SSD protect data integrity?
Through two complementary mechanisms: end-to-end protection of the data path, which checks that data read back is exactly what was written, and SmartECC technology, which corrects read errors. The firmware also handles wear levelling.
Does this SSD have its own cache memory?
It relies on an HMB cache: rather than an on-board cache chip, it borrows a small portion of the PC's RAM to hold its mapping table. This is what makes such a thin drive possible, 3.8 mm thick and weighing 9 g, at 80 by 22 mm.
How many terabytes of writes can this 256 GB drive handle?
120 TB, or nearly five hundred full drive writes. The rated mean time between failures is 1,500,000 hours. That is a very generous margin for an office PC or a work laptop.
Which operating systems does this SSD support?
Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1, 10 and 11. On Windows 7 and 8.0, a driver may be needed, depending on the configuration, before the drive is recognised — something to plan for if you intend to boot directly from it on an older computer.
Does this SSD slow down when it gets hot?
It has active thermal management that temporarily reduces its speed if the temperature rises, rather than risk overheating. Its operating range is 0 to 70 °C, and its low power consumption helps preserve a laptop's battery life.
Is the drive new and under warranty?
It is new and your invoice serves as the warranty document. Its part number is P300P256GM28, to be quoted for any return. The full datasheet lists all the figures for this capacity.
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