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Green circuit board M.2 2242 NVMe SSD with black controller and silver label

Transcend

Transcend MTE452T 256GB M.2 2242 NVMe internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZHY2-MDSDN

Industrial 256GB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD with 96-layer 3D NAND and PCIe Gen 3 x2 for embedded reliability

  • Industrial-grade reliability for embedded systems with 3D NAND technology
  • PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface compatible with NVMe 1.3 specifications
  • 96-layer 3D NAND flash improves storage efficiency over 64-layer designs
  • DRAM cache and SLC caching accelerate data access speeds
  • Advanced error correction and wear-leveling protect data integrity

Industrial 256GB NVMe SSD

The Transcend MTE452T is a 256GB industrial-grade NVMe SSD built for embedded and mission-critical systems. It uses an M.2 2242 form factor with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface and 96-layer 3D NAND flash. The drive targets engineers and integrators who need reliable storage in compact industrial platforms rather than standard consumer desktops.

Thermals and power behaviour

Dynamic thermal throttling protects the controller during sustained workloads inside fanless or sealed enclosures. The PCIe Gen 3 x2 link and on-board DRAM cache deliver fast access while keeping power draw modest for industrial power budgets. No active cooling is required, making it suitable for silent or passively cooled deployments.

Build quality and daily integration

The M.2 2242 size fits space-constrained boards where full-length modules cannot be installed. Features include LDPC ECC, global wear-levelling, advanced garbage collection and SLC caching for endurance rated at 3K P/E cycles. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring allows health tracking in remote or headless systems. Buyers needing larger capacities or the higher throughput of a four-lane interface should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Industrial-grade reliability for embedded systems with 3D NAND technology
  • PCIe Gen 3 x2 interface compatible with NVMe 1.3 specifications
  • 96-layer 3D NAND flash improves storage efficiency over 64-layer designs
  • DRAM cache and SLC caching accelerate data access speeds
  • Advanced error correction and wear-leveling protect data integrity

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Transcend MTE452T 256GB M.2 2242 NVMe drive and what step is commonly missed?

Insert the M.2 2242 card into a PCIe Gen3 x2 keyed slot at a slight angle, then secure it with the mounting screw; the step often missed is confirming the motherboard BIOS recognises the NVMe 1.3 device before cloning or installing an OS.

What maintenance or replacement will the Transcend MTE452T 256GB drive need later?

The 3D TLC NAND is rated for 3K program/erase cycles; monitor health via S.M.A.R.T. attributes and plan replacement when the wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit for your workload.

What limit appears first on the Transcend MTE452T 256GB under sustained heavy writes?

Dynamic thermal throttling activates to protect the controller and 96-layer 3D NAND, reducing throughput until temperatures drop; the PCIe Gen3 x2 link also caps maximum sequential transfer rates.

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