Upgrade your Raspberry Pi 5 experience with the Pineboards Pinedrive (when combined with a compatible NVMe HAT), the ultimate storage solution that combines speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Fully tested for compatibility with Pineboards boards compatible with 2242 NVMe sticks (such as the HatDrive! Top), this 256GB NVMe (2242-format) SSD offers your Raspberry Pi projects lightning-fast data access and robust performance in a compact form-factor. Also works with the official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+!
Whether you're building a home server, developing a complex project, or simply boosting your Pi's capabilities, the Pineboards Pinedrive is your go-to choice for a seamless and enhanced computing journey.
NVMe drive only - a compatible NVMe HAT is required to use this product with a Raspberry Pi 5.
Features
Capacity: 256GB (with an operating system visible capacity of 238.47 GB as per the IDEMA standard LBA1-03)
NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC NAND, offering a balanced performance for both read and write operations.
Interface and Form Factor: M.2-2242, PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3a, perfectly compatible with the Pineboards HatDrive! Top or HatDrive! Bottom for Raspberry Pi 5.
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2250 MB/s, enabling quick boot times and responsive application loading. Limited to around 850 MB/s on a Raspberry Pi running in Gen 3 mode.
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1300 MB/s, allowing for rapid file transfers and efficient write operations. Limited to around 850 MB/s on a Raspberry Pi running in Gen 3 mode.
Random Read IOPS: Approximately 85K IOPS, ensuring smooth multitasking and high-speed data retrieval.
Random Write IOPS: Approximately 280K IOPS, facilitating efficient handling of random write operations.
Warranty: 3 years, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 1 500 000 hours, indicative of the drive's durability and long-term reliability.
Total Bytes Written (TBW): > 200 TB, reflecting the drive's endurance and longevity.
Packaging: ESD bag
Additional Features:
Pseudo-SLC Caching: Supported, enhancing the drive's performance under various workloads.
Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with the Pineboards HatDrive Bottom, making it an ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 5 users seeking enhanced data processing capabilities.
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