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Transcend 240S 500GB NVMe Server Accessory
High-endurance 500 GB NVMe SSD with DRAM cache reaching 3,800 MB/s read and 2,800 MB/s write
- 500 GB high-endurance storage for intensive workloads
- PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support
- Built-in DRAM cache for sustained performance
- Sequential read speed up to 3800 MB/s
- Sequential write speed up to 2800 MB/s
High-endurance NVMe SSD for intensive workloads
The Transcend 240S 500GB NVMe Server Accessory is a 500GB M.2 2280 (80mm) solid-state drive built for constant heavy workloads. It uses 3D NAND flash, a 4-channel controller and a built-in DRAM cache to sustain performance in digital audio and video production, gaming and enterprise environments.
Upgrade from Gen3 or DRAM-less drives
Moving from a PCIe Gen3 NVMe or a DRAM-less design to this Gen4 x4 drive with DRAM cache removes bottlenecks during large sequential transfers and random I/O bursts. The jump is worth it when workloads demand up to 3800MB/s read and 3200MB/s write without thermal throttling or latency spikes.
Suits creators and servers needing consistent
This drive suits professionals who need reliable high-endurance storage for rendering, capture or database tasks that run for hours. It is not for buyers who want more capacity than 500GB, builders whose motherboards lack an M.2 2280 slot, or systems limited to PCIe Gen3 where the extra bandwidth cannot be used.
Highlights
- 500 GB high-endurance storage for intensive workloads
- PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support
- Built-in DRAM cache for sustained performance
- Sequential read speed up to 3800 MB/s
- Sequential write speed up to 2800 MB/s
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What M.2 slot length does the 240S 500GB NVMe SSD require?
The drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor, which is 80 mm long, so the motherboard or server backplane must provide a 2280 mounting point.
Which BIOS setting is often missed when installing the 240S NVMe SSD?
After fitting the drive into the M.2 2280 slot, enable NVMe support in the BIOS and set the PCIe link to Gen 4 x4 so the SSD can reach its rated 3800 MB/s read and 3200 MB/s write speeds.
How can I check the remaining endurance of the 240S 500GB NVMe SSD?
Use the Transcend SSD Scope utility or any SMART-capable tool to monitor the percentage-used attribute; the drive’s high-endurance 3D NAND and DRAM cache are designed for intensive workloads, but the attribute will indicate when replacement is advisable.
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