TRANSCEND SSD SSD225s 1TB 2.5in SATA III 6Gb/s 3D Nand Flash

Transcend SSD225S is a 1 TB 2.5" SATA III 3D NAND solid-state drive designed for desktop and laptop upgrades. It delivers faster boot times and improved system responsiveness with a SATA III 6 Gbit/s interface and high-quality 3D NAND flash memory. The drive supports SLC caching to accelerate common workloads and offers up to 1 TB of storage capacity for photos, music and other media.

Advantages

The SSD225S provides high sequential transfer speeds (up to 550 MB/s read and up to 500 MB/s write) and implements SLC caching, RAID engine and LDPC error-correction to reduce transfer errors. It also features garbage collection, wear-leveling and DevSleep power management to improve endurance and energy efficiency. Transcend SSDs are manufactured and tested to ensure consistent reliability and include SSD Scope software for health monitoring and performance optimization.

Suitable for

• Upgrading a laptop or desktop hard drive to faster SSD storage
• Everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, office work and media playback
• Storing large photo, music and media libraries

Key specifications

• Model: SSD225S (MPN: TS1TSSD225S, EAN: 0760557859000)
• Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
• Form factor: 2.5" SATA
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 500 MB/s
• Flash type: 3D NAND
• Features: SLC caching, RAID engine, LDPC, garbage collection, wear-leveling, DevSleep
• Weight: 0.045 kg

How to use

Install the SSD into a 2.5" drive bay in your desktop or use a compatible mounting bracket/adapter for laptops. Connect the drive to a SATA III port and power connector, then enter BIOS/UEFI to confirm the drive is recognized. Initialize and format the SSD in your operating system, then migrate your OS and data using cloning software if needed. Install Transcend SSD Scope to monitor drive health and apply firmware updates when available.

Recommendations

For best results, use a SATA III port for maximum transfer speeds, enable AHCI mode in BIOS/UEFI, keep firmware and SSD Scope software up to date, and avoid filling the drive to full capacity to maintain optimal performance and endurance.