Plextor PX-256M3S 256 GB M3S SATA 6GB/s Solid State Drive

Product Description The Plextor 256GB M3S SATA 6Gb/s SSD provides read/write speeds up to 510/360 MB/s in sequential mode and up to 70,000/65,000 IOPS in random mode. The M3S is powered by True Speed which gives it the ability to deliver sustained high performance even after extended periods of continuous operation and years of intensive use.Performance specs of most SSDs are usually based on FOB (Fresh Out of the Box) products, which can result in overstated performance results. Plextor exceeds industry expectations by doing Enterprise Benchmark testing of consumer drives in a Dirty/Steady State to demonstrate sustained Read/Write performance.Each SSD drive is put through the rigors of a 20-hour high temperature burn-in test and strenuous simulations of real-world working environments. This type of testing gives a more realistic perspective of everyday performance. As a result Plextor SSDs have a 0.5% average annual failure rate, which is one of the lowest in the industry.True Speed maintains an extraordinarily high transfer speed rate while maintaining original performance levels in the long term without the severe write speed degradation common with other SSDs. True Speed optimizes data transfer speeds with exclusive firmware featuring Instant Restore, Global Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Management.The M3S is powered by the server grade Marvell 88SS9174 controller chip supporting a SATA III 6Gb/s interface and the highest-quality Japanese NAND flash by flash memory innovator Toshiba. Plextor’s True Speed coupled with advanced firmware and best in class hardware ensures full potential performance even when data is heavily fragmented as a result of prolonged usage.The M3S is the ideal drive for power users, serious gamers, system integrators, and other users who demand fault tolerant performance. (SSD Technology is used by the military and aerospace industries because of its stability and durability.) From the Manufacturer The Plextor M3S SATA 6Gb/s SSD series provides read/write speeds up to 525/445 MB/s in sequential mode and up to 70,000/65,000 IOPS in random mode. The M3S features True Speed technology and an extended five year ironclad warranty. Featuring exclusive True Speed technology for consistent high performance Built with True Speed TechnologyThe M3S features exclusive firmware with True Speed, including Plextor's proprietary Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore technologies that optimize performance.True Speed is an exclusive technology providing consistent high performance in real-life computing environments for the lifetime of the product. True Speed is designed to prevent drastic drops in read/write speeds that normally occur with SSDs after prolonged use or when data becomes heavily fragmented. True Speed technology will maintain the M3S' high performance and read/write speeds at like-new levels throughout the life of the drive. True Speed distinguishes Plextor SSDs from other SSD products because of sustained read/write speeds throughout the lifetime of the product. The perfect solution for anyone who demands a drive with high efficiency and fast performance. View larger Highest Quality Components for Optimum PerformanceM3S drives use a server-grade Marvell 88SS9174 controller chip for read/write speeds of up to 525MB/s and 445MB/s in sequential mode, and 70,000 and 65,000 IOPS for random read/write operations at 4K file size. The M3S supports SATA 6Gb/s and is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s. It also uses the latest 24nm synchronous MLC NAND flash modules from Toshiba to further enhance product reliability. The DDR3 DRAM cache transfers data faster and helps extend lifetime of the drive. Also supported by the flash is a 1.8V power mode, providing the M3S with extremely low-power consumption.Plextor strives to exceed industry standards with rigorous benchmark testing; before leaving the factory, each Plextor SSD is put through a 20-hour high temperature burn-in test and an intense simulation of real world environments. As a result, Plextor SSDs have a 0.59% average annual failure rate, which is one of the lowest in the industry.Consistent Speed Levels Even After Intensive UsageSmart firmware combines three advanced technologies to sustain performance: Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore. Bad Block Management and Global Wear Leveling optimize the way data is written on the drive and Instant Restore is a technique that overcomes the problem of declining speed after prolonged usage.The M3S supports advanced functions such as S.M.A.R.T. failure prediction, the TRIM command, NCQ optimization, and superior Garbage Collection to further increase performance and reliability.Plextor M3 Series Solid State Drive Specifications

• True Speed - an exclusive technology providing consistent high performance in real-life computing environments for the lifetime of the product. Unlike the competition, Plextor SSDs sustain read/write speeds for the life of the drive.
• Server-grade Marvell 88SS9174 controller chip for read/write speeds of up to 510MB/s and 360MB/s in sequential mode, and 70,000 and 65,000 IOPS for random read/write operations at 4K file size
• The M3S fully supports SATA 6Gb/s and is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s
• The DDR3 DRAM cache transfers data faster and helps extend lifetime of the product
• The latest synchronous MLC NAND flash modules from Toshiba further enhance product reliability
• Smart firmware combines three advanced technologies to sustain performance: Bad Block Management, Global Wear Leveling, and Instant Restore. Bad Block Management and Global Wear Leveling optimize the way data is written on the drive and Instant Restore is a technique that overcomes the problem of declining speed after prolonged usage
• The M3S supports advanced functions such as S.M.A.R.T. failure prediction, the TRIM command, NCQ optimization, and superior Garbage Collection to further increase performance and reliability
• Five-year ironclad warranty provides reassurance of Plextor quality standards