Dell 1TB PM9A1 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD

Upgrading to a high-performance NVMe SSD can dramatically reduce boot times and application load times, especially for demanding workloads. The Dell PM9A1 1TB M.2 2280 SSD delivers fast sequential reads up to 6,900 MB/s and writes up to 5,000 MB/s, backed by Samsung V-NAND and a DRAM cache for consistent performance.

Who is it for

This drive is ideal for power users, gamers, and professionals who need quick access to large files, rapid system responsiveness, and reliable storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor.

Main features

• 1 TB storage capacity
• M.2 2280 form factor
• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface
• Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC (TLC) NAND
• Samsung Elpis controller
• 1 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache
• AES 256-bit full disk encryption
• TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support

Specifications

• Sequential read speed: up to 6,900 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 5,000 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB, QD32): up to 1,000,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB, QD32): up to 850,000
• Endurance: 600 TBW
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Idle power consumption: < 50 mW
• Active power consumption: up to 8.5 W
• Backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 x4

Tips

Ensure your system has an available M.2 2280 slot and supports PCIe Gen4 for maximum performance. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe Gen3, but speeds will be limited to Gen3 bandwidth.