Micron Crucial P5 Plus M.2 NVMe

12 Feb
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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.