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M.2 Drive

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A compact storage device interface for internally mounted computer expansion cards in a small form factor.

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The M.2 drive is used for installing solid-state drives (SSDs) within PCs, offering high-speed data transfer rates and leveraging the PCI Express (PCIe) or SATA interfaces. It is significant in reducing physical space within the chassis while providing improved performance compared to older standards such as the 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. The M.2 form factor supports varying lengths such as 22 x 80 mm, accommodating different capacity needs and applications.

examples

Samsung 970 EVO Plus with a storage capacity of 1 TB, supporting a maximum sequential read speed of 3,500 MB/s and a maximum sequential write speed of 3,300 MB/s.

Used in high-performance gaming PCs or workstations requiring rapid load times and data processing speed.

Western Digital Blue SN550 NVMe drive offering 500 GB of storage with sequential read speeds up to 2,400 MB/s.

Commonly implemented in ultrabooks and compact form factor PCs to enable efficient use of internal space while enhancing speed for everyday computing tasks.