Transcend's MTE672A M.2 SSD is a self-encrypting drive (SED) that complies with the TCG (Trusted Computing Group) Opal 2.0 standards. Data is protected using the hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and LBA (Logical Block Address)sector-specific permissions.


Firmware Features
Supports NVM command
SLC caching technology
Dynamic thermal throttling
Built-in LDPC ECC (Error Correction Code) functionality
Advanced Global Wear-Leveling and Block management for reliability
Advanced Garbage Collection
Supports S.M.A.R.T. function to conduct health monitoring, analysis, and reporting for storage devices
TRIM command for better performance
Full drive encryption with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Compliant with TCG Opal specifications and IEEE 1667 standards

Hardware Features
Compliant with RoHS 2.0 standards
Compliant with NVM Express specification 1.3
Compliant with PCI Express specification 3.1
Space-saving M.2 form factor (80mm) – ideal for mobile computing devices
PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface
Endurance: 3K P/E cycles (Program/Erase cycles) guaranteed
Key components fortified by default with Corner Bond technology
30µ" PCB gold finger
Anti-sulfur technology implemented to prevent sulfurization in the environment
Power Shield (PS) to ensure data transfer integrity and minimize data corruption in the drive during an abnormal power outage
Extended Temp. (-20°C ~ 75°C) and Wide Temp. (-40°C ~ 85°C) options available
Supports Transcend Scope Pro software


Appearance
Dimensions 80 mm x 22 mm x 2.23 mm (3.15" x 0.87" x 0.08")
Weight 9 g (0.32 oz)
M.2 Type
2280-S2-M (Single-sided)
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Interface
Bus Interface
NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4
Storage
Capacity
128 GB
Flash Type
112-layer 3D NAND flash
Operating Environment
Operating Voltage
3.3V±5%
Operating Temperature
Extended Temp.-20°C (-4°F) ~ 75°C (167°F) Wide Temp.-40°C (-40°F) ~ 85°C (185°F)
Storage Temperature -55°C (-67°F) ~ 85°C (185°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95%
Shock
15 G, 11 ms, 3 axis
Vibration (Operating) 20 G (peak-to-peak), 7 Hz ~ 2,000 Hz (frequency)
Power
Power Consumption (Operation) 4.5 watt(s)
Power Consumption (IDLE) 0.5 watt(s)
Performance
Sequential Read/Write (CrystalDiskMark) Read: Up to 2,000 MB/s
Write: Up to 1,700 MB/s
4K Random Read/Write (IOmeter) Read: Up to 157,000 IOPS
Write: Up to 247,000 IOPS
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 3,000,000 hour(s)
Terabytes Written (TBW) Up to 1920 TBW
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) 0.88 (3 yrs)