Transcend TS512GMTS430S 430S 512GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2242 SSD

The Transcend 430S 512GB M.2 2242 Internal SSD (model TS512GMTS430S) is a compact solid-state drive built around the M.2 2242 form factor — a shorter 42 mm length that makes it particularly well suited to small-form-factor laptops, mini-PCs, and embedded computing platforms where a standard 2280 drive would not physically fit. Despite its reduced footprint, it delivers the full bandwidth of the SATA III specification. Running over a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, the drive achieves sequential read speeds of up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 500 MB/s. These figures represent a substantial improvement over traditional mechanical hard drives, translating to noticeably faster operating-system boot times, quicker application launches, and reduced load times in everyday computing tasks. With 512 GB of usable storage capacity, the 430S provides ample room for an operating system installation alongside a healthy library of applications, documents, photos, and other personal files. The SATA interface also ensures broad compatibility: any system equipped with an M.2 slot running the SATA signal — as opposed to PCIe/NVMe — can accept this drive without requiring a driver or firmware update beyond standard OS support. The M.2 2242 standard defines both the connector type (M-key or B+M key, SATA signal) and the physical dimensions (22 mm wide, 42 mm long), and the 430S adheres to these dimensions, making replacement or upgrade straightforward for technicians and end users alike. Verified Specifications: - Model / SKU: TS512GMTS430S - Series: MTS430S (430S) - Capacity: 512 GB - Form Factor: M.2 2242 (22 mm × 42 mm) - Interface: SATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s) - Sequential Read Speed: up to 560 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: up to 500 MB/s - Brand: Transcend - Listed Price (INR): ₹13,999 (as sourced; verify current price at checkout) Note: NAND type, TBW endurance rating, DRAM cache presence, MTBF, and warranty duration are not confirmed in the available source data and have been omitted from this listing