512GB M.2 NVMe SSD - Refurbished

Description

This 512GB NVMe SSD storage module is a high-performance solution designed for IT maintenance professionals and resellers. Sourced from professional ranges (HP, Dell, Lenovo), this refurbished component allows for a quick and cost-effective upgrade of IT fleets or demanding workstations, while offering comfortable storage space for applications and user data. It provides system responsiveness that is incomparable to mechanical drives or traditional SATA SSDs.

Based on the NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) communication interface utilizing 4 PCIe Gen3 lanes, this SSD drastically reduces read and write latencies. The internal architecture is based on NAND Flash memory (3D TLC or MLC depending on stock) and a high-performance controller managing wear leveling and error correction (ECC). Its design without moving parts ensures increased resistance to shocks and vibrations, ideal for integration into laptops.

The standard 2280 format ensures extensive compatibility with the majority of modern desktop and laptop motherboards featuring an M-Key port. As a Grade A refurbished product, each unit has undergone intensive read/write testing and S.M.A.R.T. data verification to ensure residual longevity in line with the requirements of production environments.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer reference: Multi-brand (Intel, Samsung, WD, Sandisk, Kioxia, Toshiba, Micron, Dell, HP, SK hynix, Kingston)
• Technology / Material: 3D NAND Flash / NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface
• Capacity: 512GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280 (M-Key)
• Transfer speed: Up to 3500 MB/s read (depending on specific model)
• Compatibility: Universal (Laptops, Desktops, NUCs supporting NVMe)
• Dimensions: 80 mm x 22 mm x 2.25 mm
• Weight: ~8 grams
• Power / Standards: 3.3V / CE, FCC, RoHS certifications

Workshop Advice & Usage

During installation, ensure you handle the module by the edges to avoid any electrostatic discharge on the exposed components. Ensure that the BIOS/UEFI of the target machine is configured in AHCI/NVMe mode and not in Legacy mode for optimal recognition. For integration into ultra-thin cases or PCs subject to heavy loads, adding a thermal pad between the SSD and the chassis is recommended to prevent "Thermal Throttling" (performance throttling during excessive heating).