Upgrade your Raspberry Pi 5 experience with the Pineboards Pinedrive (when combined with a compatible NVMe HAT), the ultimate storage solution that combines speed, efficiency, and reliability. Fully tested for compatibility with the Pineboards HatDrive! Bottom, this 256GB NVMe (2280-format) SSD offers your Raspberry Pi projects lightning-fast data access and robust performance. Whether you're building a home server, developing a complex project, or simply boosting your Pi's capabilities, the Pineboards Pinedrive is your go-to choice for a seamless and enhanced computing journey. NVMe drive only - a compatible NVMe HAT is required to use this product with a Raspberry Pi 5. Features * Capacity: 256GB (with an operating system visible capacity of 238.47 GB as per the IDEMA standard LBA1-03) * NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC NAND, offering a balanced performance for both read and write operations. * Interface and Form Factor: M.2-2280, PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3a, perfectly compatible with the Pineboards HatDrive Bottom for Raspberry Pi 5. * Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2300 MB/s, enabling quick boot times and responsive application loading. Limited to around 850 MB/s on a Raspberry Pi running in Gen 3 mode. * Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1300 MB/s, allowing for rapid file transfers and efficient write operations. Limited to around 850 MB/s on a Raspberry Pi running in Gen 3 mode. * Random Read IOPS: Approximately 70K IOPS, ensuring smooth multitasking and high-speed data retrieval. * Random Write IOPS: Approximately 260K IOPS, facilitating efficient handling of random write operations. * Warranty: 3 years, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. * Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 1 500 000 hours, indicative of the drive's durability and long-term reliability. * Total Bytes Written (TBW): > 150 TB, reflecting the drive's endurance and longevity. * Packaging: ESD bag * Additional Features: * Pseudo-SLC Caching: Supported, enhancing the drive's performance under various workloads. * Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with the Pineboards HatDrive Bottom, making it an ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 5 users seeking enhanced data processing capabilities. * Manufactured in Poland by Goodram Industrial. Resources * Datasheet Package Contents * 1x Pinedrive 256GB NVMe SSD (2280) NVMe HAT required but not included. https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2024-06-07 https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2024-09-18 https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2024-10-15 https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2024-11-29 https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2024-11-30 https://elecena.pl/product/26040874/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280-discontinued 2025-01-22