DESCRIPTION :
1. Form Factor & Interface
Form Factor: M.2 2280 (80 × 22 mm), available with or without an aluminum heatsink.
Interface: PCIe Gen4 ×4 using NVMe 1.4 protocol.
 
2. Controller & Memory Configuration
Controller: Phison PS5018-E18 (12 nm, 8-channel with 32 CE lanes).
Cache: DDR4-based DRAM cache + SLC write caching for high-speed bursts.
NAND: High-speed 3D TLC NAND (>1600 MT/s).
 
3. Performance
Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 6,000 MB/s
 
4. Thermal Management
Heat Spreader: Premium aluminum heatsink with nanocarbon coating for up to ~20% cooler operation.
Longevity Under Load: Up to 5× longer at peak speeds compared to non-heatsink variants.
 
5. Features & Compatibility
Software Tools: Works with Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) for drive monitoring and firmware updates.
Security: Supports AES-256 hardware encryption.
PS5 Ready: Meets size, thermal, and speed requirements for PS5 expansion
 
6. Reliability & Endurance
MTBF: ~1.6 million hours.
Power Consumption:
Active Read: ~6.6 W
Active Write: ~6.7 W
Idle (ASPT on): <30 mW
Operating Temperatures: 0 °C to 70 °C; Storage: –40 °C to 85 °C.
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty or up to 700 TBW—whichever occurs first.