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Kingston
Kingston A1000
960GBSATA SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 31,500 MB/s read3D TLCDRAM Cache5yr warranty
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeSATA SSD
Capacity960 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X4
PCIePCIe 3.0 x4
NVMeYes
Sequential Read1,500 MB/s
Sequential Write1,000 MB/s
TBW600 TB
MTBF1.0M hours
Warranty5 years
About This Product
The Kingston A1000 is an M.2 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, offering a capacity of 960GB. It provides faster sequential read/write speeds than SATA SSDs, but it is an entry-level NVMe drive. This drive is suitable for general computing tasks and users seeking an upgrade from traditional SATA storage without the premium cost of high-end NVMe solutions.
