Kingston SSDNow 120GB M.2 SATA 6Gbps Single Side

Product Description

** Next-generation SSD technology** KingstonÂ’s M.2 SATA G2 SSD is a thin & compact, caseless internal solid-state drive that combines high capacity with low power consumption to serve as a reliable caching device or primary storage for the O/S & applications. Suitable for desktop motherboards that use the Intel 9x chipset & popular small-form-factor (SFF) PCs including ultrabooks, notebooks & tablets, the M.2 2280 SATA G2 SSD easily integrates into designs with M.2 connectors & is ideal for system builders & DIY end users. Lighter weight than a cased SSD, the M.2 SATA G2 SSD optimises performance with advanced garbage collection, wear-levelling & TRIM support to keep performance consistent over the life of the drive.** (1)** Dev Sleep, a recent addition to the SATA

Specification, is an efficient power management option that minimises power consumption & extends battery life. Firmware-based power loss protection maintains data integrity & ensures that data in the cache is constantly flushed & hardened to NAND to enable the drive to recover in the event of an unsafe shutdown. The complimentary Kingston SSD Manager (KSM) monitors warranty status & SSD health via the Kingston website. The M.2 SATA G2 SSD is backed by a limited five-year warranty** (2)**, free technical support & legendary Kingston® reliability.
- Space-saving caseless design fits ultra-thin computing applications
- Multi-purpose SFF connector replaces small m SATA & mini-PCIe slots
- Capacities of up to 480GB** (3)**
- M.2 Gen 2 SSDs are backed by a limited five-year warranty** (2)** **1.** Based on “out-of-box performance” using a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software & usage. IOMETER random 4k random read/write is based on 8GB partition. **2.** Limited warranty based on five years or SSD “ Life Remaining” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (kingston.com/SSDManager). A new, unused product will show a wear indicat