{"product_id":"transcend-m2-ssd-420s-120gb","title":"Transcend M.2 SSD 420S 120GB","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"icepim-short-desc\"\u003eMTS420S, 120GB, M.2 SSD, SATA III 6Gb\/s, 500\/350MB\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"icepim-long-desc\"\u003e\u003cp id=\"ice_long_description\"\u003eTranscend's ultra-compact SATA III 6Gb\/s M.2 SSD 420S addresses the high-performance needs and strict size limitations of small form factor devices, best suited for Ultrabooks and thin, light notebooks. Boasting high-quality flash chips and enhanced firmware algorithms, Transcend's M.2 SSD 420S delivers optimal reliability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3D expansion to break through limits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the existing planar NAND chips, 3D NAND flash is a type of flash memory in which the memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers. 3D NAND is developed to break through density limitations of the 2D planar NAND, and thus can deliver a greater level of performance and endurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for your Ultrabook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompliant with M.2 form factors Type 2242 and 2280, Transcend's 3D NAND M.2 SSDs are perfect for use in Ultrabooks and lightweight notebooks. Measured at just 42mm in length, the M.2 SSD 420S makes for an easy upgrade to your computer, taking up little space while giving it a much needed energy boost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior transfer speeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing the M.2 standard (42mm), the next generation SATA III 6Gb\/s interface and a powerful controller, Transcend's M.2 SSD 420S reaches incredible read and write speeds of up to 530MB\/s and 480MB\/s. When used as a cache, the M.2 SSD 420S provides 1.5 times faster boot time than conventional hard drives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh IOPS to speed up loading times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to maximizing high-performance computing, the M.2 SSD 420S features 4k random file read and write speeds up to 75,000 IOPS that deliver incredibly short loading times and almost instant response for heavy graphics and multimedia applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStore more in less space\u003cbr\u003eThe M.2 form factor enables expansion and integration of functions onto a single form factor module solution. M.2 SSDs include a smaller form factor but with larger capacities than that of mSATA and half-slim SSDs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotent and feature-laden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its extra-small dimensions, the M.2 SSD 420S contains advanced features to enhance the performance of the SSD. Engineered with a RAID engine and featuring built-in SLC caching technology, it utilizes LDPC coding to correct errors and ensure data integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAID engine and LDPC coding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetects and corrects transfer errors to prevent data corruption in TLC-based SSD products\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarbage Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelocates existing data to release memory blocks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear-leveling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistributes data evenly across memory cells to prolong SSD's lifespan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in SLC caching technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStores a temporary copy of the most active data to shorten access times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSSD Scope software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranscend SSD Scope is advanced, user-friendly software that makes it easy to ensure your Transcend SSD remains healthy, and continues 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