Transcend 220S 256GB SATA III 6Gb/s mSATA Internal SSD

The Transcend 220S 256GB mSATA Internal SSD is designed for systems that use the compact mSATA form factor, making it a suitable choice for ultrabooks, mini PCs, and older laptops that support the mSATA slot. Built on 3D NAND flash memory technology, the 220S delivers improved storage density and endurance compared to planar NAND designs, translating into a more reliable everyday storage experience. Reliability is further reinforced through Transcend's Advanced Global Wear-Leveling and Block Management algorithms. These mechanisms distribute write operations evenly across all available NAND blocks, reducing hotspot wear and extending the overall operational lifespan of the drive. Complementing this, the built-in LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) Error Correction Code functionality actively detects and corrects data errors before they can affect stored information, adding an important layer of data integrity protection. On the software management side, the 220S supports Advanced Garbage Collection, which autonomously reclaims space from deleted data blocks to maintain consistent performance over time. The drive also supports the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) function, allowing compatible operating systems and monitoring utilities to track drive health metrics and anticipate potential issues. Security Command support provides an additional layer of access control when required by the host system. For optimised host-drive communication, the 220S supports both TRIM and NCQ (Native Command Queuing) commands. TRIM helps the drive maintain write performance by informing it which data blocks are no longer in use, while NCQ allows the drive to reorder incoming read and write commands for more efficient execution. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 256 GB - Form Factor: mSATA - Interface: SATA III, 6 Gb/s - Flash Type: 3D NAND - Error Correction: LDPC ECC - Supported Commands: TRIM, NCQ, S.M.A.R.T., Security Command, Advanced Garbage Collection - Wear Leveling: Advanced Global Wear-Leveling - SKU: TS256GMSA220S - Brand: Transcend