Samsung Electronics, recognized for its advancements in memory technology, has unveiled a 4-terabyte (TB) model in its SSD 990 PRO series. This series consists of high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs, utilizing Samsung’s eighth-generation V-NAND (V8) technology and an enhanced proprietary controller.
The 990 PRO series is tailored for handling large data volumes, such as 3D/4K graphics, data analytics, and high-quality gaming. It is suitable for modern PCs, laptops, game consoles, and other computing systems. The series boasts improved total bytes written (TBW) ratings, reaching up to 2,400TB, indicating enhanced SSD reliability and longevity.
Hangu Sohn, Corporate Vice President of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics, stated that the 4TB SSD 990 PRO meets the storage requirements of gamers and creative professionals. He emphasized the growing demand for high-performance NVMe storage due to the increasing need for high-resolution content and rapid data-processing.
Key Features:
- Performance and Capacity: The 4TB 990 PRO, equipped with Samsung’s V8 technology, offers sequential read speeds of up to 7,450 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and write speeds reaching 6,900MB/s. Its expanded 4TB capacity enhances random read and write speeds, making it a top choice for those seeking performance and ample storage.
- Power Efficiency and Thermal Control: Compared to the 980 PRO series, the 990 PRO series showcases up to 50% improved performance. It incorporates a nickel coating on the controller and a heat spreader label, ensuring consistent temperature levels. The 990 PRO with Heatsink model features a slim heatsink, enhancing sustained high-performance computing and gaming.
- Design for Ultra-Slim Laptops: The 4TB 990 PRO utilizes Samsung’s V8 1Tb high-density NAND and memory stacking technology, resulting in a single-sided M.2 form factor. This design is slimmer than double-sided M.2 SSDs, making it suitable for ultra-thin laptops.
- Samsung Magician Software: This software maintains optimal SSD performance by updating firmware, drivers, and other settings. It also offers RGB functionality for the 990 PRO with Heatsink. The upcoming Magician 8.0 version, releasing in September 2023, will be a comprehensive software solution for various storage devices.
The 4TB models of the 990 PRO and 990 PRO with Heatsink are set to be available in early October 2023. The 1TB and 2TB models of the 990 PRO series are currently on sale. For further details, including warranty information, individuals can visit the official Samsung websites.
Specifications Overview:
- Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0, x4, NVMe 2.0
- Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
- Storage Memory: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC
- Controller: Samsung In-house controller
- Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
- Sequential Read/Write Speed: up to 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s
- Random Read/Write Speed: up to 1,600K IOPS and 1,550K IOPS
- Management Software: Samsung Magician Software
- Data Encryption: AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
- Total Bytes Written: 600TB (1TB), 1200TB (2TB), 2400TB (4TB)
- Warranty: Five-year Limited Warranty.