Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 250GB MZ-V8V250B/AM
The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 250GB MZ-V8V250B/AM significantly boosts system responsiveness with sequential read speeds up to 2900 MB/s, ensuring faster application loading and efficient data handling for business operations.
- Rapid Data Access: Delivers sequential read speeds up to 2900 MB/s, drastically reducing load times for critical business applications and large files.
- Enhanced System Performance: Utilizes PCIe 3.0 and NVMe 1.4 for efficient data throughput, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive workstation performance.
- Hardware-Level Security: Features 256-bit AES hardware encryption, protecting sensitive business data against unauthorized access and meeting compliance needs.
- Reliable Endurance: Offers a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,500,000 hours and a TBW rating of 150, providing long-term operational stability for demanding workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 250GB MZ-V8V250B/AM is engineered to accelerate business workstations and compact servers, featuring a 250 GB capacity and sequential read speeds up to 2900 MB/s, ensuring rapid data access for critical applications.
Leveraging V-NAND technology and an NVMe 1.4 interface, this SSD provides robust performance and includes 256-bit AES hardware encryption, safeguarding sensitive corporate data and supporting compliance requirements.
- Core Functionality: Provides 250 GB of high-speed NVMe storage, enabling faster operating system boots and quicker access to large datasets for improved workflow efficiency.
- Performance Acceleration: Achieves sequential read speeds of 2900 MB/s and write speeds of 1300 MB/s, significantly reducing wait times for data-intensive tasks and enhancing employee productivity.
- Data Security: Integrates 256-bit AES hardware encryption, offering a critical layer of data protection that helps businesses meet stringent data privacy and regulatory compliance standards.
- System Health Monitoring: Supports S.M.A.R.T. and TRIM technologies, allowing IT teams to proactively monitor drive health and maintain optimal performance over the drive's operational lifespan.
- Operational Value: Engineered with a 1,500,000-hour MTBF and a 150 TBW rating, this SSD delivers long-term reliability and a low total cost of ownership for sustained business operations.
Deploy the Samsung 980 NVMe M.2 SSD to provide your business with the responsive performance and data integrity required for modern computing environments.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
Power2
Features17
Weight & dimensions3
Packaging data1
Operational conditions1
Downloads1
What This Solves
Workstation Performance Upgrade
Many business workstations struggle with slow boot times and sluggish application performance due to outdated storage. This SSD provides a significant speed boost, enabling employees to start work faster and run demanding software like CRM, ERP, or design tools with greater responsiveness.
Growing SMBs, design and engineering firms, financial trading desks, administrative offices
Secure Data Storage for Business Applications
Organizations handle sensitive data that requires robust protection against unauthorized access and data breaches. With 256-bit AES hardware encryption, this SSD ensures that critical business data, from client records to proprietary designs, remains secure at rest.
Law firms, healthcare providers, insurance agencies, accounting practices, R&D departments
Optimizing Small Server & Appliance Performance
Compact servers or specialized appliances often require fast, reliable storage for their operating system and core applications to maintain uptime and performance. This NVMe SSD delivers the necessary speed and endurance for these roles, ensuring quick data processing and system stability for critical internal services.
Branch offices, retail locations with local servers, specialized industrial control systems, network appliance deployments
Key Features
NVMe 1.4 Interface with PCIe 3.0 x4
Ensures ultra-fast data transfer, drastically cutting down application load times and improving overall system responsiveness for critical business tasks.
250 GB SSD Capacity
Provides ample high-speed storage for operating systems, essential business applications, and frequently accessed data, optimizing workstation performance.
Sequential Read Speed up to 2900 MB/s
Accelerates data retrieval for large files and complex databases, enabling employees to work more efficiently and reduce waiting periods.
256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
Protects sensitive corporate data at the hardware level, helping businesses meet stringent data security and compliance requirements without performance overhead.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,500,000 hours
Delivers exceptional reliability and operational stability, minimizing the risk of unexpected drive failures and ensuring continuous business productivity.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
For law firms and accounting practices, ensuring rapid access to large case files and client data while maintaining data security.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
For clinics and medical labs, accelerating access to patient records and diagnostic imaging, crucial for timely care delivery.
Manufacturing & Industrial
For engineering workstations, speeding up CAD/CAM software and data analysis, improving design and production workflows.
Retail & Hospitality
For POS systems and back-office workstations, enhancing transaction processing speeds and managing inventory databases efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this SSD compatible with older motherboards that only have SATA ports?
No, the Samsung 980 is an M.2 NVMe SSD that requires a compatible M.2 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 support on your motherboard. It is not compatible with SATA-only M.2 slots or traditional 2.5-inch SATA connections.
What is the primary benefit of an NVMe SSD over a traditional SATA SSD for business use?
NVMe SSDs, like the Samsung 980, offer significantly higher sequential read/write speeds (up to 2900 MB/s read for this model) compared to SATA SSDs, which are typically limited to around 550 MB/s. This translates to much faster boot times, quicker application launches, and more efficient handling of large files and demanding software.
Does this SSD require any special drivers for installation?
Most modern operating systems, including Windows 10/11 and recent Linux distributions, have native support for NVMe drives, so specific driver installation is often not required. However, it is always recommended to check your motherboard manufacturer's website for the latest NVMe drivers or BIOS updates.
How does the hardware encryption feature work to protect my business data?
The 256-bit AES hardware encryption on the Samsung 980 encrypts all data written to the drive automatically without impacting performance. This provides a robust layer of security against unauthorized access, even if the drive is removed from the system, helping to protect sensitive business information.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.