Transcend MTS400 - 256GB M.2 Type 2242

Transcend's SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 400S boasts ultra compact dimensions to address the high performance needs and strict size limitations of small form factor devices, best suited for Ultrabooks and thin, light notebooks. Featuring a powerful controller, exceptional transfer speeds, and MLC NAND flash memory, the M.2 SSD 400S easily handles everyday computing tasks as well as demanding multimedia applications, delivering steadfast reliability. MLC NAND flash inside Transcend's M.2 SSD 400S is manufactured with reliable, top-tier MLC NAND flash memory to ensure superior stability and endurance, making it well-suited to high-end applications. Perfect for your Ultrabook Compliant with all M.2 form factors from Type 2242, 2260, to 2280, Transcend's MLC M.2 SSDs are perfect for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight notebooks. Measured at just 42mm in length, the M.2 SSD 400S makes for an easy upgrade to your computer, taking up little space while giving it a much needed energy boost. Superior transfer speeds Featuring the M.2 standard (42mm), the next generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 SSD 400S reaches incredible read and write speeds of up to 530MB/s and 400MB/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 400S provides 1.5 times faster boot time than conventional hard drives. Trusted endurance. Steadfast reliability. Transcend's M.2 SSD 400S offers great Terabytes Written (TBW) values (up to 740 TBW) indicating the total amount of data you can write into the drive over its lifetime. You can count on the drive to stay reliable even under an intensive workload. Store more in less space The M.2 form factor enables expansion and integration of functions onto a single form factor module solution. M.2 SSDs include a smaller form factor but with larger capacities than that of mSATA and half-slim SSDs. Potent and feature-laden Despite its extra-small dimensions, the M.2 SSD 400S boasts a DDR3 DRAM cache and contains advanced features to enhance the performance of the SSD. Error Correcting Code (ECC) Detects and corrects transfer errors to prevent data corruption Garbage Collection Relocates existing data to release memory blocks Wear-leveling Distributes data evenly across memory cells to prolong SSD's lifespan DDR3 DRAM cache Stores a temporary copy of the most active data to shorten access times DevSleep Intelligently shuts down SATA interface when not in use to prolong device's battery life SSD Scope software Transcend SSD Scope is advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easy to ensure your Transcend SSD remains healthy, and continues to run fast and error-free by determining the condition and optimizing the performance of your drive. Guaranteed quality Transcend’s solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested, and offer outstanding quality, performance, and reliability.