Intel Optane Series, 3D Xpoint, M.2 Type 2280 - 16 GB

With the Intel Optane Series Intel presents compact M.2 modules, which are equipped with the new 3D XPoint memory cells and therefore no longer access NAND flash. The modules are mainly used as a system accelerator and can store frequently used data in this 16 GB version. This means that, in particular, extremely large HDD data carriers reach or exceed the transmission speeds of SSD hard disks. Comparatively large SSD hard disks are in most cases much more expensive, which is why the investment in a large desktop HDD with Intel Optane module can be worthwhile.

The Intel Optane Series Storage Accelerator at a glance:

Memory Accelerator with 16 GB capacity
M.2-2280 format with M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 interface
3D XPoint Memory & Intel Controller
900 MB / s reading & 145 MB / s writing
Perfect in combination with large HDD media
Ideal for accelerating the whole system
5 years manufacturing guarantee
Turbo boost for data carriers

The Intel Optane Series modules are a cost-saving alternative to high-capacity, high-capacity SSD media, which in most cases comes at a very high price. However, it should be noted that the Optane modules themselves do not represent a separate data carrier and are only used as a system accelerator. Especially in combination with large HDD hard disks the need for a lot of storage space and fast transmission speeds can be covered, without an equivalent SSD with appropriate storage space expensive to be bought.

This version of the Intel Optane Series has the M.2-2280 form factor and is connected to the motherboard via the PCIe 3.0 x2 interface. The module is unilaterally equipped with 3D XPoint memory cells and offers 16 GB capacity. In combination with Intels Rapid Storage software, important files are detected and access to them is speeded up by being temporarily stored on the Optane module. The module achieves read speeds of up to 900 MB / s and write speeds of up to 145 MB / s. The latency of 9 and 320 microseconds (read / write) is particularly low, whereby the reactivity can be significantly improved.

Technical details:
Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 1.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: approx. 40 g
Capacity: 16 GB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x2)
Controller: Intel
Memory cells: 3D XPoint
Power:
Read: max. 900 MB / s
Write: max. 145 MB / s
IOPS (4KB random read): 190,000
IOPS (4KB random write): 35,000
Latency (read): 7 μs
Latency (Write): 18 μs
Power consumption (operation / no load): 3.5 W / 1 W
Operating temperature: 0 degrees to 70 degrees
Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 85 degrees
Shock resistance: 1,500 G / 0.5 ms
Average life expectancy: 1.6 million hours
TBW: 182.5 TB
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer
Supported platforms: Intel Core Processors of the 7th generation or later
Manufacturing guarantee: 5 years