Pinedrive NVMe SSD 256GB (2242)

Upgrade your Raspberry Pi 5 experience with the Pineboards Pinedrive, the ultimate storage solution that combines speed, efficiency, and reliability. Tailor-made for the Pineboards HatDrive!, this 256GB NVMe SSD transforms your Raspberry Pi projects with 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. The drive is manufactured in Poland by Goodram Industrial.

Key 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.2-2242, PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3a, perfectly compatible with the Pineboards HatDrive Top and Bottom for Raspberry Pi 5.
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2250 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 85K IOPS, ensuring smooth multitasking and high-speed data retrieval. 
• Random Write IOPS: Approximately 280 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): > 200 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 Top and Bottom, making it an ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 5 users seeking enhanced data processing capabilities.