Micron Crucial P5 Plus M.2 NVMe

The Micron Crucial P5 Plus M.2 NVMe, released in August 2021, is a high-performance internal SSD designed to meet the demands of gamers, content creators, and professionals requiring fast and reliable storage solutions.

Key specifications include:

• Form Factor: M.2 (2280), ideal for desktops and laptops.
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 (64GT/s), utilizing the NVMe 1.4 protocol for high-speed data transfer.

Performance metrics:

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 6,600MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 5,000MB/s
• Random Read IOPS: 720K
• Random Write IOPS: 700K

Memory and controller:

• Memory Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• NAND Structure: 3D NAND
• RAM: 2GB of DDR4 DRAM for caching
• Controller: Micron’s proprietary controller

Compatibility and additional features:

• Game Console Compatibility: Compatible with PS5 for an enhanced gaming experience.
• Support Functions:
  • TRIM for maintaining high performance
  • SLC caching for faster write speeds
  • S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for drive health
  • DEVSLP (Device Sleep) for lower power consumption
  • ECC (Error-Correcting Code) for data integrity
  • AES encryption for data security
  • Proprietary software for drive management

Environmental characteristics:

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2 million hours, indicating high reliability.
• TBW (Total Bytes Written): 1,200TB, ensuring a long lifespan.
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind for users.

Physical dimensions:

• Size: 80mm x 22mm x 2.4mm
• Weight: 17g
• Cooling: Does not include an integrated heatsink, so consider additional cooling solutions if used in high-performance setups.

The Micron Crucial P5 Plus offers exceptional speed and reliability, making it a top choice for users looking to enhance their system’s performance with a robust SSD solution.