Transcend’s ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 430S addresses the high-performance needs and strict size limitations of small form factor devices best suited for Ultrabooks and thin light notebooks. Boasting high-quality flash chips DDR3 DRAM cache and enhanced firmware algorithms Transcend’s M.2 SSD 430S delivers optimal reliability.N/AN/A3D expansion to break through limitsN/AUnlike the existing planar NAND chips 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory in which the memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND is developed to break through density limitations of the 2D planar NAND and thus can deliver a greater level of performance and endurance.N/AN/APerfect for your UltrabookN/ACompliant with M.2 form factors Type 2242 and 2280 Transcend’s 3D NAND M.2 SSDs are perfect for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight notebooks. Measured at just 42mm in length the M.2 SSD 430S makes for an easy upgrade to your computer taking up little space while giving it a much needed energy boost.N/AN/ASuperior transfer speedsN/AFeaturing the M.2 standard (42mm) the next generation SATA III 6Gb/s interface and a powerful controller Transcend’s M.2 SSD 430S reaches incredible read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 500MB/s. When used as a cache the M.2 SSD 430S provides 1.5 times faster boot time than conventional hard drives.N/AN/AHigh IOPS to speed up loading timesN/ADedicated to maximizing high-performance computing the M.2 SSD 430S features 4k random file read and write speeds up to 85000 IOPS that deliver incredibly short loading times and almost instant response for heavy graphics and multimedia applications.N/AN/AStore more in less spaceN/AThe 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.N/AN/APotent and feature-ladenN/ADespite its extra-small dimensions the M.2 SSD 430S boasts a DDR3 DRAM cache and contains advanced features to enhance the performance of the SSD.N/AN/AError Correcting Code (ECC)N/ADetects and corrects transfer errors to prevent data corruptionN/AN/AGarbage CollectionN/ARelocates existing data to release memory blocksN/AN/AWear-levelingN/ADistributes data evenly across memory cells to prolong SSD’s lifespanN/AN/ADDR3 DRAM cacheN/AStores a temporary copy of the most active data to shorten access timesN/AN/ASSD Scope softwareN/ATranscend 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.N/AN/AGuaranteed qualityN/ATranscends solid state drives are built to the highest standards and rigorously tested and offer outstanding quality performance and reliability.