The Dataram EC500S8NP is a PCIe NVMe SSD (Solid State Disk) in a M.2 2280 form factor. Designed in full compliance with the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and NVMe 1.3 specifications for guaranteed compatibility and built with TLC NAND Flash Memory , the drive provides high reliability and performance for a storage medium. Built with a powerful PCIe controller, the Dataram EC500S8NP delivers outstanding performance in data transfer, reaching up to 125,000/132,000 and 1,645/1,035 MB/s in IOPS and sequential read/write speeds. The extreme thin and light weight form factor makes the Dataram EC500S8NP the ideal choice for mobile computing systems, the IT trend of the near future. In terms of security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) ensure data security and provide users with a peace of mind knowing their data is safeguarded against unauthorized use at all times. Data integrity can be assured at multiple points in the path to enable reliable delivery of data transfers with End-to-End Data Protection. Regarding reliability, the Dataram EC500S8NP is built with a powerful PCIe controller that supports on-the-module ECC as well as an efficient wear leveling scheme. When it comes to power efficiency, the Dataram EC500S8NP is compliant with the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface standard so that it can operate on power management modes, greatly saving on power consumption