Delivering efficiency and versatility, the Samsung 2TB 990 EVO PCIe 4.0/5.0 M.2 SSDfrom Samsung 2TB 990 EVO PCIe 4.0/5.0 M.2 SSDlets you expand your computer's storage capacity while offering optimized performance for sustained workloads.

By supporting two PCIe 5.0 lanes, this M.2 2280 SSD produces less heat than x4 drives, making it ideal for ultra-thin laptops. This design also avoids performance drops with most RAID systems. But whether you use the drive with a PCIe 5.0 x2 or PCIe 4.0 x4 compatible system, the 990 EVO provides up to 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write speeds, allowing you to quickly load expansive game worlds, demanding applications, and massive project files. You can also access to AES-256 encryption via TCG/Opal 2.0 and MS eDrive. Additionally, the 1200TB TBW (Total Bytes Written) rating helps to ensure a long operational life.

2TB Storage Capacity    M.2 2280 Form Factor    PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 | NVMe 2.0    Sequential Reads up to 5000 MB/s    Sequential Writes up to 4200 MB/s    Up to 1200TB TBW (Total Bytes Written)    Samsung V-NAND Flash Technology    AES 256-Bit Encryption    Smart Thermal Control

The Samsung 990 EVO SSD may be installed into an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 or a PCIe 5.0 x2 compatible slot.

With Samsung V-NAND TLC technology with an in-house controller, this SSD can achieve up to 5000 MB/s sequential read and 4200 MB/s sequential write speeds.

Samsung's controller and heat spreading label help to avoid overheating and speed throttling with sustained workloads.

Stay up to speed with the latest firmware updates, extra encryption, and continual monitoring of your drive health.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the disk backwards compatible with M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0?

A: The Samsung 2TB 990 EVO PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 M.2 Internal SSD (BH #SAMZV9E2T0BA) is backward compatible with PCIe® 3.0 M.2 slots.

Q: 2. Would this work in an Atomos Ninja V?

A: The Samsung 1TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD will not work with the Atomos Ninja V.

Q: 3. will it fit and work in a 17" Dell XPS 9730?

A: Yes, this Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD is compatible with the 17" Dell XPS 9730 laptop.

Q: 4. Are two of these compatible to upgrade the ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 Laptop to its 8TB maximum? Does it need the heat sync?

A: The Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD (BH #SAMZV9P4T0B) is compatible with the ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16. A heatsink will not fit inside the laptop.

Q: 5. Would the model w/ heatsink fit in a typical gaming/non-slim laptop chassis like the current Legions, TUFs, ROGs, Omens, Helios?

A: Heat sinks on M.2 like some versions of the Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD BH #SAMZV9P2TOB will typically not fit in a laptop.

Q: 6. Will this driver fir in to a Dell G15 5530?

A: The Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink, B&H # SAMZV9P2TOCW, will not fit inside the Dell G15 5530. You would need to buy the version without the heatsink which is Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD, B&H # SAMZV9P2TOB.

Q: 7. What is the MTBF of the 990 Pro?

A: The Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD has an MTBF of 1.5 million hours.

Q: 8. As of 20240926 - Does the 990Pro work n d OWC Express 4m2 Enclosure? If not specifically Y not... they R Single-Sided?

A: Yes, the Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD is compatible with the OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (B&H #OWTB3EX4M2SL).

Q: 9. Dedicated DRAM for buffering? Or Host Memory Buffer (HBM)?

A: The Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD features a dedicated DRAM cache.

Q: 10. will this fit in Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock?

A: The Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD, B&H # SAMZV9P2TOB, is compatible with the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock, B&H # SOECHODK20T4.